As hard rock and funk fans, Zdar (Philippe) and Boom-Bass (Hubert) first made their mark producing and engineering the sound sought by hip-hop artists - their great passion of the early â90s. But the raves Zdar attended converted him to house music and, with Etienne de CrĂ©cy, he founded Motorbass. British media opinion surveys chose Motorbassâs âPansoulâ as one of the yearâs best albums, all styles combined.
BoomBass was soon infected by the techno speed-up, and hooked up with Zdar for a new project, called Cassius. The duoâs first album, 1999, is a collection of instrumental tracks recorded over the two previous years.
Their first single was Foxxy, a self-published track, in 1996. In January 1999, they released their first hit single Cassius 1999 on Virgin Records, entering the UK Top 40 chart at number seven. This was soon followed by their debut album, 1999, which had two more single released from it, Feeling For You and La Mouche.
2002 saw their second album release, Au RĂȘve. This featured the feverish "empowered female disco" track I'm A Woman, with Jocelyn Brown on vocals, as well as the hit single The Sound Of Violence, featuring Steve Edwards on vocals. This album also had collaborations with Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and Leroy Burgess.
Cassius returned to the studio in 2006, for the more experimental single Toop Toop, but the next album, titled 15 Again, featured more vocal collaborations than the duo had done with Au RĂȘve.
While rehearsing their 15 Again album tour, Cassius provided the community with the a cappella track of their single Toop Toop and encouraged fans and friends to start remixing the song. It became an immediate success: the band started the Cassius Workshop project and released more a cappellas for remixing purposes. They claim to have received more than 400 remixes.
On 19 June 2019, two days before the release of Cassius's fifth album Dreems, Zdar died after falling from a building in Paris. He was 52 years old. On the release day of Dreems, the band announced that the album was the final album from Cassius.
(2) Cassius formed in the winter of 2003 in Richmond, Virginia. Drawing members from previous local bands, the band began writing new material and playing regional shows. After many setbacks and line up changes, Cassius decided it was time to buckle down and get serious. After recording their debut full length I Am Jim Jones with Chris Dowhan from Red Planet Studios (Scarlet / Twelve Tribes / Black Dahlia Murder), Cassius cancelled the lease on their apartment, bought a van and trailer and began booking whatever tours they could. Hard work and strong friendships brought them to their current position and with focus and determination, Cassius are hell bent on making themselves a house hold name within the metal and hardcore community. Despite not having a record to tour on previously, Cassius has already completed successful tours with bands like Ed Gein, Misery Signals, Ion Dissonance, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, and Despised Icon to name a few.
They signed to Lifeforce Records, and released I Am Jim Jones in January 2007.
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Cassius Lyrics
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(Sometime)
(Sometime)
(Sometime) Cassius in the house
(Sometime)
(Sometime)
(Sometime)
(Sometime) Cassius in the house
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') Cassius in the house
(Earphunk)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar (earphunk)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it) Cassius in the house
(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
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(Oh, c'mon)
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(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
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(Oh, c'mon)
C'mon baby
C'mon baby
C'mon baby
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') (sometimes it)
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') (sometimes it) Cassius in the house
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') (sometimes it)
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') (sometimes it) Cassius in the house
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') Cassius in the house
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') Cassius in the house
(Sometime)
(Sometime)
(Sometime)
The lyrics to "Cassius" by Cassius are repetitive and simple, featuring mostly variations on the phrase "C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin')" with occasional interjections of "Sometime" and "Cassius in the house." The use of repetition and minimalistic lyrics is common in dance and electronic music and serves to create a hypnotic and energetic effect. The repeated invitations to dance and move convey a sense of joy and celebration, inviting the listener to let go and enjoy the moment. The song's use of a minimalistic structure and repetitive lyrics allows the music to take center stage, emphasizing the rhythmic beats and electronic sounds.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cassius" are not particularly deep or insightful, but they serve their purpose in creating a fun, danceable track that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
(Sometime)
Occasionally, Cassius makes an appearance
(Sometime)
It's not a regular occurrence for Cassius to show up
(Sometime)
There is no set schedule for Cassius, he just shows up when he feels like it
(Sometime) Cassius in the house
Cassius has arrived, but it's not unexpected
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's have a good time together, but it doesn't happen all the time
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
We can enjoy each other's company, but not on a consistent basis
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
We can party together, but it's not a regular occurrence
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') Cassius in the house
Cassius is here, and it's time to have a good time together
(Earphunk)
A shoutout to the band Earphunk
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar (earphunk)
Let's have fun and enjoy the music provided by Earphunk
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
I want you to come and have a good time with me
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar
Let's dance and enjoy each other's company
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's party together, but it doesn't happen all the time
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it) Cassius in the house
Cassius is here, and it's time to have a good time together even if it's not a regular occurrence
(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
Encouraging someone to join in the fun
(Oh, c'mon)
Come on, let's have a good time
(Oh, c'mon, c'mon)
Inviting someone to enjoy the party with us
C'mon baby
I want you to come and have a good time with me
C'mon baby
Let's dance and enjoy the music
C'mon baby
Let's party together
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's have fun together, even if it's not a regular thing
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it) Cassius in the house
Cassius is here, so it's time to have a good time together even if it's not a regular occurrence
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's party and have a good time, but it doesn't happen all the time
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's enjoy each other's company, but not on a consistent basis
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
We can have fun together, but it's not a regular occurrence
(C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey) (darlin') Cassius in the house
Cassius has arrived and we're ready to have a good time together
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
We can party together, but it's not always guaranteed
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
Let's have a good time, but only occasionally
C'mon baby, c'mon sugar, c'mon honey (darlin') (sometimes it)
We can dance and enjoy each other's company, but not on a consistent basis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Danny Sembello, Rodney Lynn Temperton, Michael Sembello, Donna Summer, David W. Foster, David Hurst Batteau
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oscarestivencarabalyherrer1279
I'll never forget about you! From France đ«đ· R.I.P. Philippe Zdar đđżâ
@gregsmith451
I would do anything to go back to '99.
I was 24 years old and life was awesome!!!
This was an anthem!
@blackou6018
i'm 19 et honestly i understand a lot what you mean
@damomoto
I was 19 and living away from home and it was the best time in my life - ah memories
@motan7864
I was 14 back then, they were the best days in my life as well, from a music perspective it was the golden age of the french house, with them, daft punk, air, modjo, good french rap, and crazy british bands like prodigy, chemical brothers, basement jaxx, fat boy slim... back then school was easy, good marks, good girlfriends, racking up headshots in counter strike with the boys at the internet cafĂ© ... I wanna go back in time đ
@whipper4
It's a belter
@putsomehotsauceonmyburrito3407
i was 19 in '99, and yes i would love to go back
@sveta7040
I'm really surprised this song isn't as popular as some other songs from this period. I have always loved it and thought it was a top track from the Golden Age of House
@doblueangel
That's true... in France, this song was very often broadcast on some radio stations đ
@neyney1363
Crazy Blue Angel top des sons đȘ