Cassie was born in New London, Connecticut, United States and moved to New York City and continued modeling; she attended classes at the Broadway Dance Center. Meanwhile, music producer Ryan Leslie spotted her at clubs and parties in late 2004.
Shortly after a formal introduction to Ryan Leslie, Cassie became the focus of Next Selection. The two wrote a duet called "Kiss Me" and after recording the track, Next Selection made a management move to play the song for music executive Tommy Mottola. Leslie also co-wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U". Cassie was introduced to Sean "Diddy" Combs by a make-up artist from one of her modeling assignments, which also helped her to get a shot at a music career.
Before signing with the Bad Boy label, Cassie's first single "Me & U" had already hit the airwaves and was a major hit in clubs. On its official release, "Me & U" proved to be a hit song. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Pop 100.
Her follow up single, "Long Way 2 Go" was far less successful, peaking at ninety-seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Cassie's debut album, Cassie, which was released on August 8, 2006 and sold 321,000 copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen Sound Scan. In contrast to her album sales, Cassie's hit single, "Me & U", sold over 1 million digital downloads.
Ditto
Cassie Lyrics
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He said he had fallen so in love with me
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto"
He told me I'm the only one that he could see
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto."
It's been a while my baby
I told you we could love in spite of all the things that they see
I knew back then you were the only one you're all that I need
Oh, knew that you were all that I need
Baby, now I gotta be
Part of you you're part of me
All my heart
Everything
All this time you've been waiting
[Chorus]
I've looked far to find somebody that was there for me
That sees part of me nobody else could ever see
And I said
Aww baby
I need your lovin'
All I wanted was you
You're all that I wanted
Yeah, baby, now I gotta be
Part of you, you're part of me
All my heart
Everything
All this time you've been waiting
I've thought about it oh so long
How much I need you more and more
I said baby if you want it from me
Boy you know that I will agree
[Chorus]
Ain't it so funny how real love can be simple, baby
When you find someone to share it with who feels the same
I can see it in your eyes the words you mean to say
Baby you can rest assured I, that I feel the same
[Chorus: x 2]
Cassie's song "Ditto" is a love song about finding someone who truly understands and accepts you for who you are. The song's lyrical content is centered around a conversation between two people who have fallen in love; the other person expresses their feelings to Cassie, and she reciprocates the sentiment with "ditto." Cassie believes that true love is simple, and when you find someone who feels the same, everything else falls into place. The song's theme is as simple as "I love you, too."
The lyrics are straightforward, and the message is clear: Cassie loves the other person, and they love her back. She acknowledges the difficulty of finding someone who truly understands her but remains hopeful that true love exists. The song is mellow and heartfelt, with Cassie's soft vocals matching the track's low-key production. The repetition of the word "ditto" creates a catchy, memorable hook, and the song's laid-back energy makes it feel like an intimate conversation between two people in love.
Line by Line Meaning
He said he had fallen so in love with me
He expressed his deep love for me
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto"
I reciprocated his feelings by saying 'I love you too'
He told me I'm the only one that he could see
He revealed that I was the only one he could imagine a future with
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto."
I agreed with him that we were meant to be together
It's been a while, my baby
It has been a long time since we started our relationship
I told you we could love in spite of all the things that they see
I reassured my partner that we can overcome any obstacles that may come our way
I said I wouldn't want no one if all you wanted was me
I promised to choose my partner over anyone else if he chose to be with me
I knew back then you were the only one, you're all that I need
From the beginning, I knew my partner was the only one I needed in my life
Oh, knew that you were all that I need
I always knew my partner was my soulmate
Baby, now I gotta be
My heart is filled with love for you
Part of you, you're part of me
We are connected in heart and soul
All my heart
I am giving you all my love
Everything
I am devoted to you in every way possible
All this time you've been waiting
My partner has been patient and loving towards me throughout our relationship
I've looked far to find somebody that was there for me
I searched for a long time to find someone who would support and care for me
That sees part of me nobody else could ever see
My partner understands me in ways that no one else can
And I said
I expressed my feelings
Aww baby
My affectionate way of addressing my partner
I need your lovin'
I crave for your love and affection
All I wanted was you
My desire was always to have you in my life
Yeah, baby, now I gotta be
My love for you is unwavering
I've thought about it oh so long
I have spent much time considering my feelings for my partner
How much I need you more and more
My love for you continues to grow with each passing day
I said baby if you want it from me
I expressed my willingness to fulfill my partner's wishes
Boy you know that I will agree
I will always say yes to you
Ain't it so funny how real love can be simple, baby
Isn't it ironic how love can be uncomplicated and easy when it is real?
When you find someone to share it with who feels the same
When you have someone who reciprocates your feelings, love becomes effortless
I can see it in your eyes the words you mean to say
Looking into your eyes, I can feel the love that you have for me
Baby you can rest assured I, that I feel the same
My partner can be assured that my love for him is just as strong
He said he had fallen so in love with me
He expressed his deep love for me
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto"
I reciprocated his feelings by saying 'I love you too'
He told me I'm the only one that he could see
He revealed that I was the only one he could imagine a future with
And I said "ditto, ditto, ditto."
I agreed with him that we were meant to be together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: A RYAN LESLIE, COREY LATIF WILLIAMS
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