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 ‘90s. But the raves Zdar attended converted him to house music and, with Etienne de Crécy, he founded Motorbass. British media opinion surveys chose Motorbass’s “Pansoul” as one of the year’s 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 duo’s 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 Rêve. 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 Rêve.
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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Let me into your mind
Let me control that body
Let me help you, unwind
I got nothing to lose
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
Oi, Oi
Said she wanna be my ride or die
Said she wanna creep with me tonight
Yes she wanna sleep with me no lie, oi, oi
DreamWalker this a marathon
I Told Her Bust it open for a realer one
I told her bring a friend along
This the type of love you base a wedding on
I dont fuck with no dead ting
"TLC" use "sex as a weapon"
Thats a "house party" reference
Gal a call kid for the sexing
Cassius man i'm jet fly
Use to sell work just get buy
Smart girl, she don't stress I
Pretty like "chilli", give her bone, then she "left eye"
Let me control that body
Let me into your mind
Let me control that body
Let me help you, unwind
I got nothing to lose
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
I got nothing to lose
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
Oi, Oi
Said she wanna be my ride or die
Said she wanna creep with me tonight
Yes she wanna sleep with me no lie, oi, oi,
Nothing to lose, like "Nick Beam"
"Martin Lawrence", a "bad boy" chasing "big" dreams
"What about your friends”, man they “switch” teams
Wavy nigga, swim teams
"Silly Ho" want "No Scrubs"
"Passenger's side", Sitting with the plug
"Crazy Sexy Cool", with no flaws
I get her wet, wet, she chasing "waterfalls"
DMs like "fanmail"
I told her "3D", but this aint dam jail
She "on that tlc tip" now
"You know whats up", she getting dick down
Let me control that body
Let me into your mind
Let me control that body
Let me help you, unwind
I got nothing to lose
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
I got nothing to lose
Thats why I am out here making these moves
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
Oi, Oi
Said she wanna be my ride or die
Said she wanna creep with me tonight
Yes she wanna sleep with me no lie, oi, oi
The song "Nothing" by Cassius centers around themes of control, power, and seduction in the context of a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest a desire to take charge of the partner's body and mind, promising to help them unwind and be the reason they feel confused or panicked. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got nothing to lose" as a boastful declaration of being a risk-taker in pursuit of pleasure and desires.
The verses are filled with references from pop culture, including the 90s R&B group TLC, movies like "Bad Boys" and "Martin Lawrence," and popular catchphrases like "waterfalls" and "No Scrubs." These references add layers of meaning to the lyrics and create connections between different areas of art and culture. The lyrics also showcase the artist's confidence and sense of humor, with lines like "I get her wet, wet, she chasing 'waterfalls'" and "DMs like fanmail."
Overall, "Nothing" is a song that is both playful and provocative, exploring the dynamics of power and control in romantic relationships through pop culture references and confident lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me control that body
I want to take charge of your physical actions
Let me into your mind
I want to manipulate your thoughts and decisions
Let me help you, unwind
Let me assist you in relaxing and letting go of inhibitions
I got nothing to lose
I am not afraid of the consequences of my actions
Thats why I am out here making these moves
I am taking risks and actively pursuing my desires
Dem boy deh a make excuse
Other people are avoiding taking action by making excuses
Mi a de reason, why dem panic, confused
I am the catalyst for their insecurity and confusion
Said she wanna be my ride or die
She wants to be my loyal companion no matter what
Said she wanna creep with me tonight
She wants to sneak away and spend time with me in secret
Yes she wanna sleep with me no lie, oi, oi
She wants to have sex with me and is being truthful about it
DreamWalker this a marathon
I am on a journey towards my dreams and it will take time and effort
I Told Her Bust it open for a realer one
I encouraged her to be more open and vulnerable with me
This the type of love you base a wedding on
This connection is so strong and pure that it could lead to marriage
I dont fuck with no dead ting
I am not interested in someone who is boring or lacks energy
"TLC" use "sex as a weapon"
The band TLC uses sex to gain power in their relationships
Thats a "house party" reference
This is a nod to the movie 'House Party'
Gal a call kid for the sexing
Women are reaching out to me for sexual encounters
Cassius man i'm jet fly
I am high-flying and successful
Use to sell work just get by
I used to sell drugs to make ends meet
Smart girl, she don't stress I
The intelligent girl does not worry about my past actions or mistakes
Pretty like "chilli", give her bone, then she "left eye"
She is attractive like the singer Chilli and I gave her pleasure before she left
Nothing to lose, like "Nick Beam"
I have no attachments or obligations, similar to the character Nick Beam
"Martin Lawrence", a "bad boy" chasing "big" dreams
I am like Martin Lawrence's character in the movie 'Bad Boys', chasing ambitious goals
"What about your friends”, man they “switch” teams
Your friends are changing sides and not being loyal
Wavy nigga, swim teams
I have a unique and cool personality, like a swimmer in a wavering pool
"Silly Ho" want "No Scrubs"
Women who act foolishly do not want to be with a man who has nothing, similar to the song 'No Scrubs'
"Passenger's side", Sitting with the plug
I am riding in the passenger's seat with the person who has the connections
"Crazy Sexy Cool", with no flaws
I am alluring and attractive without any imperfections
I get her wet, wet, she chasing "waterfalls"
I am sexually satisfying her and she is seeking me out
DMs like "fanmail"
I am receiving direct messages from fans
I told her "3D", but this aint dam jail
I encouraged her to be open-minded and explore new things, but this is not a strict environment
She "on that tlc tip" now
She is now interested in using sex to gain power, like the band TLC
"You know whats up", she getting dick down
She knows what is happening and is receiving sexual pleasure
Lyrics © DistroKid, TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Arnoldo Williamson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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