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).
Don't be Afraid
Case Lyrics
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Don't be afraid
Sitting here just thinking about you
Wonder what I'd do without you
You're all I need
Thinking about you all the time
Always have you on my mind
Don't be afraid of loving me, baby
(Don't be afraid, baby)
'Cause I won't be afraid of love, we can work it out
(Girl, I know without a doubt)
Baby if you ever leave
You would take a part of me
You're all I need
Wondering if you wanna stay
Baby I just got to say
That girl you know that I need you, babe
Baby you know that I need you here
Lying next to me
'Cause that's where you should be
And you know that I'd do anything
To have you in my life again, girl
Don't be afraid of loving me, baby
(Oh lady, don't be afraid of loving me baby)
'Cause I won't afraid of love we can work it out
(Girl, I know without a doubt)
Don't afraid of loving me, baby
(Don't be afraid of loving me my little baby
Oh I know you care so believe in me)
'Cause I won't be afraid of love we can work it out
(I'll never you baby, I'll never hurt you baby
I'll never break your pretty heart)
You're all I need my everything
(You ain't gotta worry, you can trust me baby)
Baby don't you be afraid
(I'll always love you baby)
You're all I need my everything
Baby don't you be afraid
(I'm not afraid to go all the way baby)
Don't be afraid of loving me baby
(You're my everything, you can count on me, count on me baby)
'Cause I won't be afraid of love, we can work it out
(I ain't afraid, no no no no no no no no no no no no no, oh no)
The song "Don't Be Afraid" by Case is a gentle and reassuring love song that encourages his partner to trust him and not be fearful of loving him. The song begins with Case expressing his thoughts and feelings about his loved one, how he needs her, and how she sets him free. It's clear that she means everything to him, and he can't imagine his life without her. The chorus is a plea for her not to be afraid of loving him because he won't be afraid of their love. He tells her that they can work it out and that he knows without a doubt that they can make it.
The second verse continues along the same lines as the first, with Case expressing his longing for his partner to stay with him. He reassures her that she's all he needs and that he would do anything to have her back in his life. He wants her lying next to him because that's where she belongs, and he promises that he won't hurt her or break her heart. The final chorus is a repetition of the first, with an emphasis on Case being willing to go all the way with their love.
Overall, "Don't Be Afraid" is a simple and heartfelt love song that emphasizes reassurance and trust between two partners. It encourages the listener to trust their partner and not be afraid of loving them despite the fears that may be present.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, baby
The singer addresses his lover and tells her to not be afraid.
Don't be afraid
The singer repeats his message, saying that his lover has nothing to fear.
Sitting here just thinking about you
The singer describes thinking about his lover's impact on his life.
Wonder what I'd do without you
The singer reveals that he cannot imagine his life without his lover.
You're all I need
The singer declares that his lover is his everything.
Thinking about you all the time
The singer emphasizes that his lover is always on his mind.
Always have you on my mind
The singer repeats that his lover is constantly on his mind.
You set me free, baby
The singer acknowledges that being with his lover makes him feel free.
Don't be afraid of loving me, baby
The singer tells his lover not to be scared of loving him.
(Don't be afraid, baby)
The singer repeats his message, encouraging his lover to trust him.
'Cause I won't be afraid of love, we can work it out
The singer promises to not let his own fears get in the way and says that he is willing to work through any issues that may arise.
(Girl, I know without a doubt)
The singer affirms that he is confident in his feelings and commitment to his lover.
Baby if you ever leave
The singer imagines the possibility of his lover leaving him.
You would take a part of me
The singer believes that losing his lover would cause him to lose a part of himself.
Wondering if you wanna stay
The singer expresses his anxieties about his relationship and whether or not his lover wants to remain with him.
Baby I just got to say
The singer announces that he needs to tell his lover something.
That girl you know that I need you, babe
The singer declares that his lover is indispensable to him.
Baby you know that I need you here
The singer reminds his lover of how important she is to him.
Lying next to me
The singer imagines his lover laying beside him.
'Cause that's where you should be
The singer says that his lover belongs beside him.
And you know that I'd do anything
The singer makes a commitment to do anything for his lover.
To have you in my life again, girl
The singer acknowledges a past time where he was without his lover, and how he has learned how important she is to him.
Don't be afraid of loving me, baby
The singer repeats his plea for his lover to not be scared of loving him.
(Oh lady, don't be afraid of loving me baby)
The singer switches up his phrasing but continues to encourage his lover.
'Cause I won't afraid of love we can work it out
The singer underscores his commitment and willingness to work through any issues.
(Girl, I know without a doubt)
The singer repeats his previous affirmation of his confidence in his relationship.
Don't afraid of loving me, baby
The singer repeats the same message with slightly different wording.
(Don't be afraid of loving me my little baby
The singer speaks softly to his lover, using an endearing nickname.
Oh I know you care so believe in me)
The singer expresses his knowledge that his lover has feelings for him and wants her to trust him.
'Cause I won't be afraid of love we can work it out
The singer repeats his promises of commitment and working through any problems.
(I'll never you baby, I'll never hurt you baby
The singer makes a vow to never hurt his lover.
I'll never break your pretty heart)
The singer continues his vow to take care of his lover's emotions.
You're all I need my everything
The singer repeats again how much his lover means to him.
(You ain't gotta worry, you can trust me baby)
The singer reassures his lover that she can trust him.
Baby don't you be afraid
The singer continues to plead with his lover to not be scared of loving him.
(I'll always love you baby)
The singer makes a promise that he will always love his lover.
You're all I need my everything
The singer repeats his sentiment once again.
Baby don't you be afraid
The singer concludes by repeating his main message throughout the song.
(I'm not afraid to go all the way baby)
The singer emphasizes his dedication to his lover and possible desire to take the relationship to the next level.
Don't be afraid of loving me baby
The song ends with a final repetition of the main message.
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Written by: Case Woodard
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Antoinette Alvarez
on Touch Me Tease Me
Touch me tease me
Antoinette Alvarez
on Missing You
I'm Missing you