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).
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Case Lyrics
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And the high risers
On the mansions with the maids
We gotta come together y'all come on
Case, Ginuwine, Tyrese and me R.L.
Help me sing it fellas, yeah
I'm standing here alone
Gotta stay strong, hmm
To endure this pain
I'm dealing with right now
It flipped my whole life upside down
I don't want your help
I don't need your sympathy, no
What can a brother do for me?
(See he can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
(Oh I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best man I can be
(Oh yeah, yeah, yeah) (Be the best man)
I made a big mistake
And I'm feeling so ashamed
And I don't want to lose
My friendship over it
I've gotta keep the faith, yes I do
'Cause I'm still your boy
I've got your back
That'll never, never, never never gonna change
So I can just cite the truth
And keep smiling in your face
What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
(I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
He can help me be, the best man I can be
I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
I got some issues with my own confidence
Lord help me to forgive and forget
Can you please help me to be a better man?
For the rest of the darkest nights
Shines the brightest sun
I hate the man I used to be
I'm better than before
What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can know the wrong to make it right)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
He can help me be the best man I can be
(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best man I can be
(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
Help me be he best man I can be
(I can be, whoa I can be oh I can be, oh I can be)
Help me be the best man I can
'Cause he's my brother brother, brother, brother
Yes he is my brother brother, brother, brother
See when I'm down on my luck and I'm
Crying 'cause a woman done left me I ain't got nothing
And it's cold outside
He'll give me a ride when it's late at night
'Cause he's my brother, brother brother, brother
See sometimes I may go astray
But he'll lead me back the right way
And tell me everything's okay
'Cause he's my brother, brother brother, brother
Brother, brother, brother, brother, brother
Oh I know sometimes you'll need me and I got your back
Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
And I love you, love you, love you
You can count on me, sing it
Case, Tyrese and G, you are my
Brother, brother, brother, brother
R.L oh my brother, brother, brother
Late up at night
If you need a helping hand
Just call on me
Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
All across the world
My brothers yeah, I love you
The song "The Best Man I Can Be" by Case, Ginuwine, R.L., and Tyrese is a powerful ode to male friendship and support. The lyrics speak about the struggles of life and the importance of having other men, especially friends, to lean on and help you through those difficult times. The song starts with an acknowledgment that these feelings are not limited to any specific social class or economic status, but rather they are universal.
The theme of the song is best captured in the chorus, which repeatedly asks the question "What can a brother do for me?" and answers it with various examples like "help you up when you are down," "be your eyes when you can't see," and "help me be the best man I can be." The song also touches upon the idea of forgiveness and growth, with the lyrics suggesting that through the support of friends or "brothers," a man can become a better version of himself.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the power and importance of male friendship and the role it can play in helping men to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here alone
I'm facing a difficult situation
Trying to face another day
Trying to stay positive
Gotta stay strong, hmm
I need to be resilient
To endure this pain
I'm going through a tough time
It flipped my whole life upside down
The situation has drastically affected my life
I don't want your help
I don't want pity or sympathy
I don't need your sympathy, no
I don't want your pity
What can a brother do for me?
How can you help me?
(See he can you help you up when you are down)
He can support me when I'm low
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
He can guide me when I'm lost
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
He can help me improve myself
(Oh I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
I can become a better person
He can help me be the best man I can be
He can assist me in becoming the best version of myself
I made a big mistake
I've done something wrong
And I'm feeling so ashamed
I feel guilty about it
And I don't want to lose
I don't want our relationship to suffer
My friendship over it
Because of my mistake
I've gotta keep the faith, yes I do
I need to stay optimistic
'Cause I'm still your boy
I'm still your friend
I've got your back
I'll support you
That'll never, never, never never gonna change
My loyalty is unwavering
So I can just cite the truth
I'll be honest with you
And keep smiling in your face
But I'll remain friendly
(He can know the wrong to make it right)
He can help me avoid mistakes
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
He can guide me to be a better version of myself
(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
I can improve myself
Oh I know sometimes you'll need me and I got your back
I'll be there for you too
Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
I trust you too
And I love you, love you, love you
I care about you
You can count on me, sing it
You can rely on me
Case, Tyrese and G, you are my
My fellow artists are like brothers to me
Late up at night
When it's dark outside
If you need a helping hand
If you need help
Just call on me
Let me know and I'll be there
Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
We're all brothers, united by music
All across the world
Everywhere on this planet
My brothers yeah, I love you
I care about you all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
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I'm Missing you