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).
Face To Face
Case Lyrics
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When I couldn't prove you wrong
I might've tried to kill the witness
If it didn't leave me all alone
Worse than every act of silence
Were the times I forced your tongue
I wasn't good but close to harmless
I never lost when no one one
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
I'm here for who I am, not what I've done
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
Maybe as a child, you'd see me run
(Come on)
But stand or fall, I'll face it all
I fought my strength with all of my weakness
I never dreamt that I'd dream this far
But somewhere between hope and regret
I tore the scabs to wear the scar
Waiting with my shoes and armor on
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
I'm here for who I am, not what I've done
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
Maybe as a child, you'd see me run
(Come on)
But stand or fall, I'll face it all
Stand or fall
Cut and run
You choose it
Will you face it all
Stand or fall
Cut and run
You choose
Waiting with my shoes and armor on
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
And I'm here for who I am, not what I've done
(Whatever come, I'll face it all)
Maybe as a child, you'd see me run
(Come on)
But stand or fall, I'll face it all
The song Face to Face by Case is a love song that expresses deep gratitude and commitment to a partner who has been there through thick and thin. The lyrics highlight the ups and downs that the singer has experienced in the past, and how his partner has stuck by him despite his shortcomings. The lines "You've been there for me, I know, It ain't been an easy road, I've done things to you, But still, you've been true" express this sentiment.
The singer acknowledges that he has tested his partner in the past by trying to make her break, but she has stayed strong and proved her love for him. The singer declares that he will commit to loving his partner for the rest of his life, as he recognizes that she is the one he has been praying for. "Face to face, I've come to say I love you, Ooh, I can't wait, 'til I'm the one beside you, This is the day I will commit, to love you my whole life through, Yes, it's only you, And I say I do, I do, I do." The song ends with the declaration that the singer does not see anyone else but his partner, and that they will sing this song again, face to face.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of love and gratitude towards a partner who has stayed true and supported the singer through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You been there for me, I know
I appreciate your support
It ain't been an easy road
We have faced challenges together
I've done things to you
I have hurt you in the past
But still you've been true
But you have remained loyal
From here to back then
Since the beginning of our relationship
At times I'm amazed you've stayed
I am surprised you have not given up on me
'Cause I tried to make you break
Because I have tested you
To make sure it's real
To be sure that our relationship is genuine
You feel what I feel
That you understand me
And now we're okay
And now we are doing well
Now my heart is in your trusted hands, 'cause
Now I have given you my heart to care for
(I realize your love)
I understand your love for me
Your were there to give me what I need, when
You supported me when I was struggling
(I had given up)(Oh yeah)
When I had lost hope
Now there's all these things
Now I want to express my love
(I need to say) (loving in my heart
That I have been holding close
'Cause you've been right there
Because you have supported me
To show you care
To demonstrate your love
And now I can never get enough
And now I want to spend every moment with you
[Chorus: ]
The chorus of the song
Face to face
When we are together
I've come to say I love you
I want to express my love for you
Ooh I can't wait
I am excited
'Til I'm the one beside you
To be next to you
This is the day (I will commit)
I am ready to commit to you
To love you my whole life through
To love you forever
Yes it's only you
You are the only one for me
And I say I do, I do, I do
I promise to love and commit to you
I knew from the day we met
I realized early on
That you were the one God sent
That you were meant to be in my life
That you had my heart
That I was in love with you
Although you fought hard
Despite your initial reluctance
You had to give in
You eventually fell in love with me
I've messed up enough in life (life)
I have made many mistakes
To know when something feels this right
To recognize when things are perfect
I've got to hold on
I need to hold onto this love
Keep both of us strong
To keep our relationship going strong
Let nobody leave
To prevent any obstacles from separating us
I was there to give you what you need, for you
I supported you when you needed it
(I have given love)
I have expressed my love to you
Now there's all these things I need to say, that
Now I want to express my gratitude and love
(happen in my heart)
That I have been feeling
That's because I care
Because I love and care for you
You're what I was waiting for
You are my perfect match
Everyday I prayed for
I prayed for your presence in my life
And now I love, I love you
And now I am deeply in love with you
Took some time for me to see
It took me a while to realize
And now you're the best part of me
And now you complete me
And I'm grateful, so grateful
And I am thankful for you
That we've found love (Yes it's only you)
That we have found true love
(And I say I do)
And I commit to you
And I always here for you
And I will always support you
No matter what
Despite any challenges
Baby you're the only girl for me, baby
You are the only woman I want
And you're the only boy for me
You are the only man I want
Nobody else but you
No one else compares to you
You and me baby
Just you and me
Sing this song again
To reaffirm my love for you
It's only you
My heart belongs to you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Moshé BenHerschel, Orian Case
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aliciajones3674
Beautiful ❤️
@AVaffair3
I agree...Beautiful Sensational Song Alicia!!!
@MrBlactye
My Lord what excellent duet this is. And This song is so beautiful and remarkable
@aliciajones3674
Beautiful ❤️ I can’t wait til I get married. 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍
@MrBlactye
@Alicia jones I pray for that day to come for you. Because God Will answer all our questions and answers in this world.
@marguithalocks9874
❤ Love it!
@babykakes6353
Great song.... love ❤️ it!!!!!
@AVaffair4
I agree Kecia...I am building my Wedding Song Library...this one will fit NICELY. Thanks for commenting.
@sybilmcqueen
💜💜💜💜🙏🏾
@keuntaycombest6789
Where the hell was I when they dropped this , this a whole hit !!