There are at least three artists known as Case.

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).

Tell Me
Case Lyrics

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[Lil' Mo]
Damn, I got honey right here
I like to make her go
Recipient of multiple heartbeats
I'll even tell her the true dog
I'll tell her the truth, yeah
Damn, whatever, yo
Just kick it with us

[Chorus, Case]
Tell me what you want from me
Tell me what you like and
I'm gonna give it to you
I'm gonna give it you, baby
Tell me all your secrets
Baby, I'll tell you mine
Love to make your dreams come true

I've been lonely for a long, long time
Don't quite know what love is, so I spread it around
(Get your hopes around)
She was from a distance, didn't know what to say
But I knew you were the one for me (I like that)
The perfect one for Case, you did, too

[Chorus]

When my last love went away
(What you gon do now?)
How was I to know (think of it)
That a love you could play for fool (fool)
More often than you know
Yeah, guess my love wasn't good enough
'Cause she said she couldn't stay (see ya)
And I find it so amazing
(Amazing, I really can't wait)
But it's bright here today

[Chorus]

[Chorus]

Won't you tell me
Now tell me good, oohhh
Tell me that you like it, yeahh
Tell me something good
Tell me that you love me, yeah

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Tell Me" by Case, featuring Lil' Mo, are about romantic love and the desire to please the object of one's affection. Lil' Mo starts off the song stating that she has someone right there with her and she wants to make that person happy. She's willing to be honest with her and tells her the truth. The chorus is Case's perspective, where he asks what his lover wants and likes so he can fulfill her desires and make her happy. He wants to know her secrets and will tell her his own. He promises to make her dreams come true.

The verses explore the background of the love story. Case has been lonely for a long time and doesn't quite understand love, so he spreads it around. He met someone he liked from a distance but didn't know what to say. However, he knew she was the one for him, and she felt the same way. The love feels perfect for him and for her. The second verse explores a past love that didn't work out. He didn't know that he was being played for a fool and is amazed that the sun is shining so bright despite his heartbreak. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the desire to please the lover and make her happy.

Line by Line Meaning

Damn, I got honey right here
I have a girl here with me.

I like to make her go
I enjoy pleasing her sexually.

Recipient of multiple heartbeats
She has multiple admirers or suitors.

I'll even tell her the true dog
I'll tell her the truth, even if it's harsh or unflattering.

I'll tell her the truth, yeah
I won't hide anything from her.

Damn, whatever, yo
I don't really care about anything else right now.

Just kick it with us
Just hang out with us.

Tell me what you want from me
Let me know what you need or desire from me.

Tell me what you like and
Share your preferences with me.

I'm gonna give it to you
I will fulfill your desires or needs.

I'm gonna give it you, baby
I will satisfy you, darling.

Tell me all your secrets
Confide in me and share your intimate thoughts or feelings.

Baby, I'll tell you mine
I will also be open and honest with you.

Love to make your dreams come true
I want to fulfill your aspirations or wishes.

I've been lonely for a long, long time
I have been without a romantic partner for a significant period of time.

Don't quite know what love is, so I spread it around
I am uncertain about the nature of love, so I engage in multiple relationships or flings.

She was from a distance, didn't know what to say
She was far away and I didn't know how to approach her.

But I knew you were the one for me (I like that)
Despite my apprehension, I had a feeling that she was the right person for me.

The perfect one for Case, you did, too
You also recognized that she was a good match for me.

When my last love went away
When my previous romantic partner left me.

(What you gon do now?)
What am I supposed to do now?

How was I to know (think of it)
I had no way of predicting or anticipating this outcome.

That a love you could play for fool (fool)
That I was vulnerable to being deceived or mistreated by a partner.

More often than you know
It happened frequently or repeatedly.

Yeah, guess my love wasn't good enough
She didn't appreciate or value my affection or attention.

'Cause she said she couldn't stay (see ya)
She chose to leave or end the relationship.

And I find it so amazing
I'm surprised or astounded by her decision.

(Amazing, I really can't wait)
It's so interesting or unbelievable that I can't wait to see what happens next.

But it's bright here today
Despite my disappointment or sadness, I feel positive or optimistic.

Won't you tell me
Please let me know.

Now tell me good, oohhh
Be honest or straightforward with me.

Tell me that you like it, yeahh
Let me know if you enjoy it.

Tell me something good
Share something positive or uplifting with me.

Tell me that you love me, yeah
Express your love or affection for me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CASE E WOODARD, STEVIE WONDER, JOSEPH BRIM, KEVIN MC DANIELS

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