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.
IV
Cassie Lyrics
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Without so much as goodbye
Left for the city
With stars in your eyes
And hope in your heart
No regrets in your mind
Now you're falling apart, yeah
Now you hurt inside
Someone I can relate to personally
I think it's hard for you to see
How much you truly mean
Tell me what you said, yeah we're losing time
Falling out of body and out of mind
Yeah, you take that poison, you make me cry
Now I'll just keep watch on the sunset
I am alone
But I am alive
Now I'm stuck in your wake
I can't escape
And it pains me to say
That you're losing my faith
I can't hold on
No I won't anymore
Seems I'm just a memory
That you left at the door
You were something special
The first and now the last
Go ahead, you said, we're all out of time
It's a mad world now, just a wretched hive
And you make me hurt, yeah you make me cry
But I still keep watch on the sunset
I am alone
But I am alive
The lyrics of Cassie's song IV depict the emotions of someone left behind by a loved one who left without saying goodbye. The singer is in pain, struggling to come to terms with the abandonment and trying to hold onto the memories of the person they once knew. The person they once thought invincible has now been reduced to someone falling apart and hurting inside. The singer is still holding onto hope, that the person they love will return and that the memories they shared still mean something to them. However, the reality is that they are losing faith and can't hold on anymore. They are just a memory left behind, while the one they love has moved on to bigger and better things.
The song explores the themes of loss, heartbreak, and the bitter realization that sometimes the people we love leave us without a second glance. It speaks to the fear and pain of being left behind and the struggle to come to terms with the loss. The lyrics also highlight the importance of cherishing the people we love and the memories we share before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
You took the 4:15
You left at 4:15, indicating a specific and abrupt departure time.
Without so much as goodbye
You left without a farewell, illustrating a lack of courtesy or compassion.
Left for the city
You departed for an urban area, possibly for a chance at a new life or fresh start.
With stars in your eyes
You had high hopes and aspirations, possibly for a better future or new experiences.
And hope in your heart
You had an optimistic attitude and outlook for your new path.
No regrets in your mind
You had no remorse for leaving or for the decision you made.
Now you're falling apart, yeah
You're experiencing emotional turmoil or personal disarray.
Now you hurt inside
You're feeling significant emotional pain or distress.
You're something good to me
You hold a positive value or significance to me.
Someone I can relate to personally
You have traits or qualities that I understand and connect with on a personal level.
I think it's hard for you to see
I believe you struggle with comprehending or acknowledging your personal worth or the depth of my appreciation.
How much you truly mean
You have significant value or importance to me beyond what you may realize.
Tell me what you said, yeah we're losing time
You may have said something significant, but time is running out for us to discuss or clarify it.
Falling out of body and out of mind
We're losing touch or connection both physically and mentally.
Yeah, you take that poison, you make me cry
Your actions or behavior may be harmful or upsetting to me.
Now I'll just keep watch on the sunset
I will continue to observe or witness the natural beauty or peacefulness of the world around me despite any personal turmoil.
I am alone
I am currently without company or companionship.
But I am alive
I am still able to experience life and all its ups and downs.
Now I'm stuck in your wake
I am impacted and affected by the choices or actions you have made.
I can't escape
I am unable to break away or separate myself from the consequences or impact of your actions.
And it pains me to say
It is difficult and causes emotional distress for me to articulate or admit what is happening.
That you're losing my faith
Your behavior or actions are causing me to question or lose trust in you or our relationship.
I can't hold on
I am unable or unwilling to maintain the current situation or relationship.
No I won't anymore
I have made a decision to let go or move on from the current situation or relationship.
Seems I'm just a memory
I may only hold a fleeting or temporary place in your thoughts or life.
That you left at the door
You have left me behind or disregarded me in favor of other pursuits or interests.
You were something special
You held a unique or important place in my life or experiences.
The first and now the last
You were the first to hold such significance but may now be the final or ending element of our connection or relationship.
It's a mad world now, just a wretched hive
The current state of the world or life in general is chaotic or bleak.
And you make me hurt, yeah you make me cry
You may have caused me significant emotional pain or anguish.
But I still keep watch on the sunset
Despite the emotional turmoil or distress caused by your actions, I will continue to focus on and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life around me.
I am alone
I remain without company or companionship.
But I am alive
Even in the midst of difficult or challenging times, I continue to experience life and everything it entails.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cassie's Crutch
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Losing my focus with everything
First was my eye sight then my heart and beat
I wish he was perfect but with him this can't be
Because he is my poison, poison IV
This love is dangerous, dangerous
Got my head spinning, spinning out of control
Going everywhere, everywhere
This love is dangerous, dangerous
Now I’m sorry I had to let him go
I admitted I was in love, in love with ya, with ya
Never been sicker, sicker from the crazy things you do
Oh woh oh, oh woh oh
Never thought you'd do this to me, poison IV
I was in love, in love with ya, with ya
Now I get the picture, picture and I'm over you
Oh woh oh, oh woh oh
Never thought you'd do this to me, poison IV
@OfficialLov3
Still listening to it in 2021, her sound is so timeless, so beautiful 😍
@mirandag3136
Cassie is insanely beautiful, and talented. Love her songs she is the best! She is honestly the definition of perfection she is so amazing.
@sarshatibble4806
Love this girl. Better than a lot of famous people nowadays.
@lincolnoliveira3041
S a r s c o v
@WonderIndigo
Always seems so sad, so fragile - so beautiful
@madalenarosas2708
cassie is soo pretty
@alishabalbul9484
Damn! Like literally the most beautiful human being to walk this earth!!! Marry me Cassie ❤️❤️❤️
@Cori786
Damn I really wanna see my girl Cassie make it huge in the music industry.All she needs is better promo but this song tight IMO.But as far as her modeling is concern,she's been on point with that for years so she's MORE than good when it comes to her modeling.
@420diesel
all the songs cassie has released this year were hits she needs new management obviosly
@remymwah1
I love everything abt her .. Her voice her concept of words her style