It received positive reviews from critics who deemed it a stand-out on the album and also praised for its cool and playful nature. “Long Way 2 Go” was not as successful as her debut single, “Me & U”, in the US but went on to peak within the top forty of various other countries. The social networking-themed music video was directed by Erik White.
Long Way 2 Go
Cassie Lyrics
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Even though they know I really ain't into it
(You're not into it?) I'm not into it
I already know the game and I've been through it
See I buy my own bags, my boots, my jeans
Wear LaRok with my Rebel Yell underneath
You wanna step to me? (Said you got a long way to go)
Rock with me now
You claim that you're so hot
And you say you got skills in the bedroom
You try to front when you're so not
Had a chance you still never come through
You say you wanna come see me
'Cause you know your girlfriend wanna be me
(Uh, I'ma tell you why you can't)
Said you got a long way to go
(Say you wanna love me?)
Wanna love me, wanna touch me
Think twice 'cause you got a long way to go (got a long way to go)
Don't know how to act, better fall back (uh, better fall back)
It's like that 'cause you got a long way to go (uh)
It's not that deep, take it easy
You wanna please me? You got a long way to go (got a long way to go)
I'ma bad girl, you wanna get close
Ease up 'cause you got a long way
I love it when they try to get scandalous
Even though they know they really can't handle it
(They can't handle it?) They can't handle it
Tryna take me out to dinner, I'll cancel it
If you really wanna know me first of all
You should never try to get too personal
'Cause I meant it when I said
(That you got a long way to go)
Yeah, uh
You claim that you're so hot
And you say you got skills in the bedroom
You try to front when you're so not
Had a chance you still never come through
You say you wanna come see me
'Cause you know your girlfriend wanna be me
(Uh, I'ma tell you why you can't)
Said you got a long way to go
(Say you wanna love me?)
Wanna love me, wanna touch me
Think twice 'cause you got a long way to go (got a long way to go)
Don't know how to act, better fall back (uh)
It's like that 'cause you got a long way to go (uh)
It's not that deep, take it easy
You wanna please me? You got a long way to go (got a long way to go)
I'ma bad girl, you wanna get close
Ease up 'cause you got a long way
You claim that you're so hot
And you say you got skills in the bedroom
You try to front when you're so not
Had a chance you still never come through
You say you wanna come see me
'Cause you know your girlfriend wanna be me (uh, yeah)
Said you got a long way to go
(Say you wanna love me?)
Wanna love me, wanna touch me
Think twice 'cause you got a long way to go (way to go)
Don't know how to act, better fall back
It's like that 'cause you got a long way to go (ooh, you got a long way)
It's not that deep, take it easy
You wanna please me? You got a long way to go
I'ma bad girl, you wanna get close (I'ma bad girl)
Ease up 'cause you got a long way to go
Wanna love me, wanna touch me
Think twice 'cause you got a long way to go
Don't know how to act, better fall back
It's like that 'cause you got a long way to go
It's not that deep, take it easy (ooh, you got a long way)
You wanna please me? You got a long way to go (yeah)
Said you got a long way to go
Rock with me now
Got a long way to go, uh
Yeah, uh
Better fall back
Said you got a long way to go
The song "Long Way 2 Go" by Cassie is an empowerment anthem directed towards men who try to pursue her romantically. The overall message of the lyrics seems to emphasize the fact that Cassie doesn't require anyone to pay for her possessions; rather, she can purchase her own bags, boots, and jeans. She doesn't fall for any trickery, and has already been through men who have attempted to seduce her into a relationship. The lyrics mention that she appreciates it when men attempt to become intimate with her but make it clear she is not interested in anything serious with them. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the idea that men have a long way to go if they want to impress Cassie and pursue a legitimate relationship with her.
The lyrics of the song also directly touch on the fact that some men claim to be hot and claim to have impeccable skills in the bedroom, but they are fronting or pretending to be something they are not. The song's message is about women having the power in a relationship and that men need to slow down and take it easy if they want to be with a girl like her. The lines, "You wanna please me? You got a long way to go," suggest that some men have a lot of work to do before they can satisfy her.
Line by Line Meaning
I love it when they try to get intimate
I enjoy it when people try to get closer to me.
Even though they know I really ain't into it
Even though they know I am not interested in them, they still try to get closer.
I'm not into it
I am not interested in them.
I already know the game and I've been through it
I know all the tricks people use to try and get close to me because I have experienced it before.
See I buy my own bags, my boots, my jeans
I am an independent woman and I buy my own things like bags, boots, and jeans.
Wear LaRok with my Rebel Yell underneath
I wear fashionable clothes like LaRok and Rebel Yell.
You wanna step to me? (Said you got a long way to go)
If you want to approach me or get closer to me, you still have a lot to learn and understand about me.
You claim that you're so hot
You think that you are great or attractive.
And you say you got skills in the bedroom
You claim to have abilities or experience in the bedroom.
You try to front when you're so not
You are pretending to be something that you are not.
Had a chance you still never come through
Even when you were given the opportunity, you did not follow through.
You say you wanna come see me
You claim that you want to meet me in person.
'Cause you know your girlfriend wanna be me
You want to meet me because you know your girlfriend is jealous and wants to be like me.
Said you got a long way to go
I am telling you that you are not ready or suitable to be close to me.
Wanna love me, wanna touch me
You want to be romantically involved with me or physically touch me.
Think twice 'cause you got a long way to go
You should reconsider because you are not ready or suitable to be close to me.
Don't know how to act, better fall back
You do not know how to behave, so you should step back.
It's like that 'cause you got a long way to go
This is the situation because you are not ready or suitable to be close to me.
It's not that deep, take it easy
It is not that serious, relax and slow down.
You wanna please me? You got a long way to go
If you want to satisfy me, you need to improve and learn more.
I'ma bad girl, you wanna get close
I am a difficult or challenging woman, but you still want to be near me.
Ease up 'cause you got a long way
You need to take things slow because you still have a lot to learn and understand about me.
I love it when they try to get scandalous
I enjoy it when people try to be provocative or inappropriate.
Even though they know they really can't handle it
Even though they know they cannot handle it, they still try to be scandalous.
They can't handle it
They are unable to manage or handle inappropriate or provocative situations.
Try and take me out to dinner, I'll cancel it
Even if you try to take me out to dinner, I will cancel it because I am not interested.
If you really wanna know me first of all
If you truly want to understand or get to know me, then you need to change your approach.
You should never try to get too personal
You should not try to be too close or personal with me too quickly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cassandra Ventura, Ryan Leslie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 anybody?!?!?🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@JaeTheGem
we still love her
@suyashshandil9854
Mee
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Yesss
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Mhm
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@Itzduncan.
I still love this song. It’s sad that this type of music isn’t made anymore.
@ridgefrost
U ever listen to a song that gives u emotion? Like it makes u feel something and a strong something at that, we don't get this kind of music anymore
@user-ly4wt9xp4i
They used to sample a lot of Arab and Indian music and other cultures too back then. I want them to bring it back but with credit this time lol
@Mrs__G
Ikr it send me back to my high school days I can't stop listening to it.