He released a debut album in 2000 titled "From the Bottom To the Top" which was originally through Austin's Freeworld Entertainment label. At the age of 13, the album was released and included the singles "I Like It" (1999) and "Crazy Things I Do". The singles had a generous amount of radio/video play and the former quickly topped the Billboard Singles Charts.
In 2005 Sammie returned to music after appearing in "The ATL Anthem" with Jagged Edge, 112, Monica and T-Boz of TLC. The anthem was played during many Falcons and Hawks games. In 2005, Sammie graduated from high school and was signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records in Atlanta, Georgia. The same year, his label announced his return and a new album. In 2006, Sammie released a new single titled You Should Be My Girl produced by Jazze Pha which features Sean P.
He can be found on Twitter.com @PrinceSammie
Expiration Date
Sammie Lyrics
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You cut all your hair off, yeah these days you're lookin' different
You switched up your number 'cause I had to use the DM
I was dialin' the old one from AM, noon, to PM, shit
So your mama know we broke up
I see you blocked me, baby, grow up
Don't shut me out, baby girl, hold up
I never thought I'd see the day when you ignore me
But every woman has a day when she gets tired of the games
And she gets tired of being played like she's a toy
She finds the strength to up and leave
And she wakes up and finally sees
That you ain't nothin' like a king, you're just a boy
You've reached your expiration date, yeah
You've reached your expiration date
Let me guess, I bet you're all in your group text
Textin' your girls how I'm a dog now
And I bet they're goin' in
You keep on listenin' to your friends
Although they're single and they're played out
You're prolly goin' out tonight
You're prolly gettin' dressed up right now
You're prolly gettin' drunk tonight
You're plottin' how you're gon' get me back somehow
Oh, baby, I know
How tables turn, yeah, I know
You live and learn, yeah, I know
I know
But every woman has a day when she gets tired of the games
And she gets tired of being played like she's a toy
She finds the strength to up and leave
And she wakes up and finally sees
That you ain't nothin' like a king, you're just a boy
You've reached your expiration date, yeah
You've reached your expiration date
I've reached my expiration date, oh, oh
I've reached my expiration date, oh
I'm sorry
The lyrics of Sammie's song Expiration Date seems to be talking about a failed relationship that has come to an untimely end. The song is an attempt by Sammie to communicate with his former lover, who seems to have moved on with her life. He notices that she has cut off her hair and changed her number, probably to avoid any contact with him. Sammie's frustration is amplified when he realizes that she has completely shut him out of her life, and he is unable to get in touch with her. Despite his attempts to reach out to her, she has decided to block him out.
The song seems to be an introspection of past mistakes that were made by both parties in the relationship. Sammie reflects on how he must have taken her for granted and not given her the respect she deserves. He also seems to acknowledge the fact that his former lover has reached a point where she's had enough of the games and is tired of being treated like a toy. She has finally realized that he is no king, but merely a boy, who has reached his expiration date in the relationship. Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea from Sammie to his ex-girlfriend, hoping for reconciliation and a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you're so far gone, I know you meant it
You have distanced yourself so much from me that I believe you have moved on.
You cut all your hair off, yeah these days you're lookin' different
You have changed your appearance, possibly as a symbol of starting fresh or moving on from our past.
You switched up your number 'cause I had to use the DM
You changed your phone number to avoid me trying to contact you through direct messaging on social media.
I was dialin' the old one from AM, noon, to PM, shit
I have been trying to call your old number non-stop at all hours of the day.
So your mama know we broke up
Your mother is aware that we have broken up.
I see you blocked me, baby, grow up
I noticed that you blocked me, and I think it's time for you to mature and handle the situation without personal attacks.
Don't shut me out, baby girl, hold up
Please don't completely cut me out of your life, give me a chance to talk things out.
I know that you heard all this before
I understand that you may feel like you have heard it all before, but hear me out one last time.
I never thought I'd see the day when you ignore me
I never expected to be ignored by you, it hurts and is unexpected.
But every woman has a day when she gets tired of the games
Women have a breaking point where they are tired of being led on or played with.
And she gets tired of being played like she's a toy
Females get tired of being manipulated and toyed with in a relationship.
She finds the strength to up and leave
The woman finds the courage to leave the unhealthy relationship and move on with her life.
And she wakes up and finally sees
After leaving, the woman realizes and sees things that she was not able to see while in the relationship.
That you ain't nothin' like a king, you're just a boy
The man is not as high and mighty as he made himself out to be, and she realizes he is more immature and child-like than she thought.
You've reached your expiration date, yeah
You've reached your expiration date
The relationship has come to an end and it's time to move on from each other.
Let me guess, I bet you're all in your group text
Textin' your girls how I'm a dog now
And I bet they're goin' in
I imagine that you are talking to your friends about our break-up and how I am the bad guy in the situation.
You keep on listenin' to your friends
Although they're single and they're played out
Despite the fact that her friends are also experiencing issues in their own relationships, she still takes guidance and advice from them.
You're prolly goin' out tonight
You're prolly gettin' dressed up right now
You're prolly gettin' drunk tonight
You're plottin' how you're gon' get me back somehow
She is probably going out for the night, dressing up, getting drunk, and plotting ways to get revenge for the break-up.
Oh, baby, I know
How tables turn, yeah, I know
You live and learn, yeah, I know
I know
I understand that things can reverse quickly and that you live and learn from situations.
I've reached my expiration date, oh, oh
I've reached my expiration date, oh
I'm sorry
I also feel that our relationship has run its course and it's time for me to move on. I am sorry for any pain this may have caused.
Writer(s): Sammie Lee Bush, Xeryus Gittens
Contributed by Alex F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Girl, you're so far gone, I know you meant it
You cut all your hair off, yeah these days you're lookin' different
You switched up your number 'cause I had to use the DM
I was dialin' the old one from AM, noon, to PM, shit
So your mama know we broke up
I see you blocked me, baby, grow up
Don't shut me out, baby girl, hold up
I know that you heard all this before
I never thought I'd see the day when you ignore me
[Pre-Chorus]
But every woman has a day when she gets tired of the games
And she gets tired of being played like she's a toy
She finds the strength to up and leave
And she wakes up and finally sees
That you ain't nothin' like a king, you're just a boy
[Chorus]
You've reached your expiration date, yeah
You've reached your expiration date
[Verse 2]
Let me guess, I bet you're all in your group text
Textin' your girls how I'm a dog now
And I bet they're goin' in
You keep on listenin' to your friends
Although they're single and they're played out
You're prolly goin' out tonight
You're prolly gettin' dressed up right now
You're prolly gettin' drunk tonight
You're plottin' how you're gon' get me back somehow
Oh, baby, I know
How tables turn, yeah, I know
You live and learn, yeah, I know
I know
[Pre-Chorus]
But every woman has a day when she gets tired of the games
And she gets tired of being played like she's a toy
She finds the strength to up and leave
And she wakes up and finally sees
That you ain't nothin' like a king, you're just a boy
[Chorus]
You've reached your expiration date, yeah
You've reached your expiration date
I've reached my expiration date, oh, oh
I've reached my expiration date, oh
I'm sorry
@TimeisUp22
I really hope Sammie keeps going. He is the only 90 kid who still cater to us R&B lovers.
@elijahkirkland2946
So we just going to forget about Lloyd huh yeah cool 😂😂
@SassyPinkBeauty
Girl Mario too he coming back
@jaleezie
That's plain facts
@Zhaturianvisionz
Yall have to support him. How he dont have the same clout as ty dollar or Jacques? Yall dont support the brother as much
@alizedadiva11343
Facts
@TheBostonButterfly
Sammie I listen to this song everyday. My bf dumped me on Christmas Day and I moved back home . Fast forward 3 years later I’m a homeowner a nurse and happily married. This song helped me get through it. There is no turning back. Thank you Sammie for writing great music. Keep up the great work. xoxo Mariah
@Tez89f
Congratulations on all of those things!
@TheBostonButterfly
@@Tez89f thank you buddy. Happy Holidays to you and your family 😊
@destinygordon9659
Girl I feel you I’m so proud of you I’m your 3 years rewinded 😏🥰☺️ 💪🏾💪🏾