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.
What Do U Want
Cassie Lyrics
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I know what you want
I know what you want, I know what you want
I know what you want, I know what you want
I know what you want, I know what you want
You want everything, so let's do everything, hey
I'm in a two-door
I'm counting new money
I need a new name
I know what you want, I know what you want
I know what you want, I know what you want
You want everything, so let's do everything, hey
They moving too slow
We on a new plane
So high it ain't funny
Your love is insane
I know what you want, I know what you want
I know what you want, I know what you want
You want everything, so let's do everything, hey
Man down, where you from, nigga?
Fuck who you know, where you from, my nigga?
Where your grandma stay, huh, my nigga?
This RockaBye, I run, my nigga
In Cassie's song "What Do U Want," the artist sings about being confronted by someone who has caused her a lot of trouble and who wants something from her. The lyrics suggest that Cassie has a group of friends from all around the world who are willing to support and back her up in this situation. She is frustrated and upset with the person who has caused her problems and is asking them what they want from her directly. She wants to understand what they need from her so that she can try to meet their demands.
Throughout the song, Cassie is also expressing her desire for revenge against this person. The lyrics suggest that she wants to make them cry and pay for the problems that they caused. She feels like this person owes her time, money, and her body and wants to know why she should give them anything in return. The repetition of the phrase "Let's Go!" throughout the song reinforces the idea that Cassie is ready to take action and confront this person.
In summary, "What Do U Want" is a song about a woman who is frustrated with someone who has caused her problems and wants to understand what they want from her. The lyrics also suggest that Cassie is ready to seek revenge and wants to make the person who caused her trouble pay for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a crew in every single nation
I have a group of friends from all over the world.
You didn't know when you started altercation
You didn't expect any conflict when you started something with me.
Boy you caused me to much agrivation
You caused me a lot of frustration, boy.
My hommies want to sit down and have a conversation
My friends want to talk to you.
What do you want from me
What is it that you want from me?
How can I give it to you
In what way can I give it to you?
What do you want me to do
What action do you want me to take?
The devil gave this sweet little cupcake
The devil tricked me into giving you something sweet.
We got Brooklyn and Harlem, Time to educate
It's time to teach you a lesson, we have allies from Brooklyn and Harlem.
We gotta little pretty, cute, Foreign missy
We have an attractive foreign girl in our group.
Boy it's your turn to Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake
Now it's your turn to be nervous or afraid.
I'm gonna make you cry
I'm going to make you feel emotional pain.
I'ma make sure you get it good
I'm going to make sure you receive punishment.
Because you had this thing coming Like you knew you would
You deserved this punishment, and you knew it.
You were my time, my money, and My body to
You wasted my time, money, and even used my body.
Give me one good reason I should give it to
Tell me one convincing reason why I should do what you want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Edward Fauntleroy, Casandra Ventura
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