1. an R&B performer … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists known as Case.
1. an R&B performer from New York, NY, United States.
2. a British punk / ska / oi! band of the early 1980's (reformed in 2011)
3. a rapper, skateboarder and drummer from San Francisco, CA, United States
1. Case Woodard was born in New York City and was signed to Def Soul records. He first started working in the R&B industry as a backup singer, working with big name R&B artists like Usher. In 1996, Case released his self-titled debut album. The album featured "Touch Me Tease Me" with rapper Foxy Brown and R&B singer Mary J. Blige, the hit single from "The Nutty Professor". The single went gold, reaching #4 on the R&B charts and #14 on the Hot 100.
Case's second album,Personal Conversation, was released in 1999 and went gold. The album featured the hit single "Happily Ever After" which reached #3 on the R&B charts and #15 on the Hot 100. The album's other single, "Think Of You" failed to do well on the charts, managing to only reach #50 on the R&B charts.
Open Letter, Case's most well-known album was released in 2001. The album went gold, likely a result of the single "Missing You." "Missing You" is Case's only #1 single to date as it topped the R&B charts and reached #4 on the Hot 100.
After the success of “Open Letter”, Case moved to Atlanta to be closer to his children, and has over the last several years proven to be a real survivor. To say his seven years “away” from music have been interesting would be an understatement. In 2002 his true determination to survive was witnessed when Case accidentally shot himself in the throat. The bullet that went in through his throat and came out of the back of his neck was miraculously less than a centimeter away from paralyzing and killing him. To the shock of everyone around, Case was out of the hospital in four hours with just bandages around his neck.
With no damage done to his vocal chords Case continued to work on completing his fourth album, but due to professional differences Case asked to be released from Def Jam Records in 2004. He has since worked through the challenges of a changing music industry and partnered with manager Blue Williams to create and independent record label, Indigo Blue. Case is now poised to release his much anticipated album, The Rose Experience in Fall 2008.
A great deal of Case's success has been due to his appearance on movie soundtracks. Many of Case's most popular tracks appear on the soundtracks for Nutty Professor, Rush Hour, Nutty Professor II and The Best Man. These singles were "Touch Me Tease Me" (Nutty Professor), "Faded Pictures" (Rush Hour), "Best Man I Can Be" (The Best Man) and "Missing You" (Nutty Professor II).
2. Hailing from South London, United Kingdom, Case were a five-piece punk (sometimes ska-tinged) outfit led by vocalist Matthew Newman. Their best known line-up featured drummer Derwent, sax players Neil Pyzer and Micky Donnelly, guitarist Rob Brooks and bassist Marc Adams. Their only official release was the Wheat From The Chaff EP (1983), until all of their demo recordings were gathered up on the compilation CD, Ain't Gonna Dance (2011).
Crooked Letter
Case Lyrics
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M I crooked letter, crooked letter I
I think I wanna hump that I
M I crooked letter, crooked letter I
I think I wanna hump that I
M I crooked letter, crooked letter I
I think I wanna hump that I
M I crooked letter, crooked letter I
Can I call you on the phone
I don't wanna be alone
I think about you morning, noon and night
I long to hold you tight
I need you here tonight
Cause only I can rock your body right
[Chorus]
Now that I got you here
Lady have no fear
I got no place to go
Let's get down here on the floor
Let's sip a little more Moet
You ain't seen nothing yet
I'm gonna give you something that you won't forget
[Chorus]
This real was in awe by what I saw
So lets bang corners in my Rolex and escape the law
I'm realer then your man
Can plan and understand
You rather kick it with I than he believe in me so
Pay attention bout to rock the spot
Let's take advantage of the time we got
We here for a reason now
So when I close the door
Put yo palms on the floor
[Chorus]
The chorus of Case's song "Crooked Letter" repeats the letters "M-I-crooked letter, crooked letter I" which spells out "Mississippi", a reference to the Southern US state known for its rich musical history. The song is about the singer's desire for a woman and his attempts to win her over. He expresses his longing for her both physically ("I think I wanna hump that") and emotionally ("I don't wanna be alone", "I long to hold you tight"), and promises to provide her with an unforgettable experience.
In the second verse, the singer suggests that he and the woman escape reality and the law ("bang corners in my Rolex and escape the law") and that he is the better choice for her than her current partner ("I'm realer than your man"). The song ends with the singer emphasising that they were brought together for a reason and encourages the woman to trust him and let go of her reservations.
Overall, the song has a strong sexual undertone and is about the singer's desire for physical intimacy with the woman he is pursuing, but he also wants it to be a special and meaningful experience for both of them.
Line by Line Meaning
M I crooked letter, crooked letter I
The singer uses Mississippi's state abbreviation, M.I., which is pronounced 'crooked letter, crooked letter, I', to describe himself as being imperfect and flawed.
I think I wanna hump that I
The singer is expressing his desire for sexual intimacy with someone he is attracted to, using the metaphorical 'I' to refer to himself.
Can I call you on the phone
The singer is asking for permission to call the person he desires, signaling his interest in starting a romantic relationship.
I don't wanna be alone
The singer reveals his fear of being by himself, highlighting his need for companionship.
I think about you morning, noon and night
The singer's thoughts revolve around his romantic interest, emphasizing the degree of his infatuation.
I long to hold you tight
The singer expresses his desire to embrace his lover, indicating his desire for physical affection.
I need you hear tonight
The singer seeks immediate gratification from his lover, yearning for a physical connection at that moment.
Cause only I can rock your body right
The singer portrays himself as the only one who can satisfy his lover, displaying his confident and possessive nature.
[Chorus]
Repetition of the refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the central theme of the singer's desires and emotions.
Now that I got you here
The singer implies that he has achieved his goal of getting his lover to be with him, emphasizing his power and success in the relationship.
Lady have no fear
The singer reassures his lover that she has nothing to worry about, indicating his protective nature.
I got no place to go
The singer suggests that he is fully devoted to his lover, indicating his lack of desire to be anywhere else.
Let's get down here on the floor
The singer suggests a physical activity with his lover, signaling his desire for intimacy and physical connection.
Let's sip a little more Moet
The singer suggests sharing a drink with his lover, creating a relaxed and romantic atmosphere.
You ain't seen nothing yet
The singer brags about his prowess and hints at things to come, building up anticipation and excitement.
I'm gonna give you something that you won't forget
The singer pledges to satisfy his lover in a memorable way, emphasizing his confidence in his abilities.
[Chorus]
Repetition of the refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the central theme of the singer's desires and emotions.
This real was in awe by what I saw
The singer uses slang to indicate a sense of disbelief and amazement at what he witnessed, emphasizing its significance.
So lets bang corners in my Rolex and escape the law
The singer suggests evading the law with his lover in his luxury car, exhibiting a carefree and rebellious attitude.
I'm realer then your man
The singer asserts his authenticity and superiority over his lover's other partner, indicating his competitive and possessive nature.
Can plan and understand
The singer implies that he is more mature and reliable than his lover's other partner, emphasizing his confidence in his own abilities.
You rather kick it with I than he believe in me so
The singer asserts his superiority and suggests that his lover prefers him over her other partner, creating a sense of competition and jealousy.
Pay attention bout to rock the spot
The singer warns his listeners to pay attention because he is about to put on a great performance, intensifying the excitement and anticipation.
Let's take advantage of the time we got
The singer suggests seizing the moment and enjoying their time together, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the opportunity.
We here for a reason now
The singer suggests that their encounter has a deeper purpose or meaning, highlighting the significance of their connection.
So when I close the door
The singer implies that he will make his move when they are alone and have privacy, emphasizing the intimacy of their relationship.
Put yo palms on the floor
The singer suggests a physical activity with his lover, indicating his desire for intimacy and physical connection.
[Chorus]
Repetition of the refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the central theme of the singer's desires and emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARLYTON CLANTON, TONEE MC CLINTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@44wish
House partys allnite 90s maad memos and still rockin 2020 whos with me!!
@juliecollins7404
Haven't heard this song since 2002..... Yes im that old lol #Dirty30
@NoJusticeNoPeace87
i was searching this song for so long now...finaly found it ♥
@manuelivaletini8723
Tru finally found it.
@staceydethierry8071
Same haha i found it might typin in I crooked 🤣
@NoJusticeNoPeace87
@Stacey Dethierry I don't know when this song got published but it was really long time ago. I would guess 15 years or more. I was searching for it since then. And yes I typed the dame bullshit. I crooked I, If I crooked, Crooked let her I, If I crooked her, I just couldn't remember what he exactly said. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@anielsardjoe595
This is that K-Ci / Jodeci vibe!!!!