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.
Stray
Cassie Lyrics
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I know you can't help but think that im suspect
When i stay out all night
Real talk girl i know it might confuse you, yeah
And Lately
I'm a be honest
Though i know it might be over
I strayed and i can't lie
Cuz i had something they wanted
You can't even blame me girl its hard to
Love you faithfully when they chasing me
Stunting the way that i do so,
Yeah
You aint never gotta worry bout me creeping
Where i am at night secrets ill be keeping
Right up in your bed is the only place ill be sleeping
And this is why
I already did
And it wasn't good
Stripping on my clothes just as fast as i could
Remember all those nights you was missing yo huh
Didn't wanna stray but,
I already did
And it wasn't fun
Got it out my system now baby your the one
Just another night in the club with those chicks
Made me wanna stray but-
Let me tell you baby
If you think you so smooth, I already know bout what you did and what you gon do
You aint hiding shit from me you should know that
If you wanna dip on me baby go head
See, Coming back home to me
Cuz nobody else can put it down like me thats why you,
Hang on to me, hang on to me
Baby hang on
The lyrics of Cassie's song Stray express the struggles and regrets of a man who has cheated on his partner. He acknowledges that he understands why she may suspect him of being suspicious, especially when he stays out all night. He realizes that his behavior has confused her but he wants to be honest and admits that he has strayed. He acknowledges that he knows it's wrong, but he still does not want to lose her as he had something others wanted. He believed that he couldn't love her faithfully when others were chasing him because he liked to show off, and it was hard for him to resist the attention that he was getting. Even so, he assures her that she never has to worry about him creeping around because he learned his lesson and got it out of his system. He admits that what he did was not fun and that he regrets it. Therefore, he pleads with her to hang on to him because no one else can put it down like her.
Line by Line Meaning
Say baby, I know you can't help but think that im suspect
The singer understands why their partner may be suspicious due to their recent behavior.
When i stay out all night
The singer is aware that staying out all night is not normal or acceptable behavior in a committed relationship.
Real talk girl i know it might confuse you, yeah
The singer acknowledges that their actions may be difficult for their partner to understand or accept.
And Lately I'm a be honest
The artist is now admitting to their behavior and intends to be forthcoming with their partner.
Though i know it might be over
The artist recognizes that their relationship may be on the verge of ending due to their actions.
I strayed and i can't lie
The singer admits to straying from their partner and being unfaithful.
I know it's wrong but i still don't wanna lose ya, naw
The singer is aware of the gravity of their actions, but still wants to keep their relationship intact.
Cuz i had something they wanted
The artist acknowledges that they may have been unfaithful due to external temptations.
You can't even blame me girl its hard to
The artist implies that their partner cannot entirely blame them for their actions due to external factors.
Love you faithfully when they chasing me
The artist suggests that external temptations are hindering their ability to love their partner faithfully.
Stunting the way that i do so,
The singer suggests that their lifestyle or behavior may be contributing to their straying.
You aint never gotta worry bout me creeping
The artist promises to not cheat or stray again in the future.
Where i am at night secrets ill be keeping
The singer implies that they will not be out late at night again, and that they will be transparent with their partner moving forward.
Right up in your bed is the only place ill be sleeping
The singer will be faithful and sleep only in their own bed with their partner in the future.
And this is why
The singer provides a reason for their commitment moving forward.
I already did
The artist acknowledges their past infidelity.
And it wasn't good
The artist implies that their past infidelity was not a good decision and that they regret it.
Stripping on my clothes just as fast as i could
The singer implies that their past infidelity was probably with someone else at a club or party.
Remember all those nights you was missing yo huh
The singer reminds their partner that they had been missed during the nights they were out straying.
Didn't wanna stray but,
The artist suggests that they had not intended to stray in the first place.
Got it out my system now baby your the one
The artist suggests that they have learned from their past mistake and want to be faithful to their partner moving forward.
Just another night in the club with those chicks
The artist implies that their past infidelity may have occurred due to temptation in a social setting.
Made me wanna stray but-
The singer acknowledges that temptation may have been a factor in their past infidelity.
Let me tell you baby
The artist is addressing their partner directly and is preparing them for what may come next.
If you think you so smooth, I already know bout what you did and what you gon do
The singer suggests that they suspect their partner of cheating or straying in the future, and will not tolerate it.
You aint hiding shit from me you should know that
The singer implies that they are confident in their ability to uncover any future infidelity on their partner's part.
If you wanna dip on me baby go head
The singer gives their partner permission to leave the relationship if they cannot commit to being faithful.
See, Coming back home to me
The artist asserts their dominance and emphasizes that their partner will come back to them.
Cuz nobody else can put it down like me thats why you
The artist implies that their sexual abilities or connection with their partner is why their partner will ultimately stay faithful.
Hang on to me, hang on to me
The singer is pleading with their partner to stay faithful and committed to the relationship.
Baby hang on
The singer is emphasizing the importance of commitment and is imploring their partner to stay with them.
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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