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
If I Can
Sammie Lyrics
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Ooh...if I can baby
Yeah
Girl I want to be I want to be
When I fell
I always knew that we would do well
I never thought of you of a sell out girl
there
But sometimes
You throw me off and get out of line
And I can't take this feeling inside I get
I've been into you girl for sometime just come by
my side
‘Cause all I want
I want to be the one to hold you if I can
I would give you the stars above, you'll know who I am
I want to be the one to show you I'll make you stand
I want to be the one, I want to be the one if I can
I'll never let you feel out of place
‘Cause bein' with you, girl, is an age to me
I hope this life will ever proceed
That's how we should be
There'll be times
When the day when you just won't leave my mind
I'd have to say that it's a different side of me
Better than candy for free, don't believe me when I
say
I want to be the one to hold you if I can
I would give you the stars above, you'll know who I am
I want to be the one to show you I'll make you stand
I want to be the one, I want to be the one if I can
I want to be the one to hold you if I can
I would give you the stars above, you'll know who I am
I want to be the one to show you I'll make you stand
I want to be the one, I want to be the one if I can
My heart is open, girl
If you notice it all
Girl, the time will come when I'll be the one
With you forever more, yeah
I want to be, I-I want to be
I want to be, girl, I want to be
I want to be, I-I want to be
I want to be, girl, I want to be
I want to be, I-I want to be
I want to be, girl, I want to be
want to be, want to be the one, babe
I want to be the one if I can
I want to be the one to hold you if I can
I would give you the stars above, you'll know who I am
I want to be the one to show you I'll make you stand
I want to be the one, I want to be the one if I can
I want to be the one
I would give you the stars
I want to be the one
I want to be the one, I want to be the one if I can
The song "If I Can" by Sammie is a romantic ballad about a man who wants to be the one to hold and love the woman he desires. The song is a declaration of love and loyalty to his significant other, promising to always be there for her through thick and thin. He expresses his unwavering love and devotion towards her, even when she throws him off or gets out of line. He wants to show her that he will make her stand and be the one to hold her if he can. He sounds vulnerable and dedicated to a relationship that he hopes to last forever.
The lyrics of this song are clear and straightforward, displaying the raw emotions and feelings of the singer. He is willing to give the stars above to his loved one and hopes that he would make her feel secure and happy with him. He narrates his promise to always be there for her and never let her feel out of place. He wants to be the one who will stand by her forever.
In essence, If I Can is a ballad of passionate love, loyalty, and the desire for emotional stability that many listeners can relate to on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be the one
The singer has a desire to be the significant other of the person they are addressing
Ooh...if I can baby
The singer acknowledges that this may not be possible, but they still have strong feelings for the person
When I fell
In the past, the singer had feelings for this person and believed that they would do well together
I always knew that we would do well
The artist had confidence in their potential relationship
I never thought of you of a sell out girl
The artist never believed that the person they are addressing would let them down or betray them
I'd give my world to you can't you tell I will be
The singer is willing to do anything for the person and is committed to being there for them
there
The singer wants to be present in the person's life
But sometimes
Occasionally, the person they are addressing behaves in a way that makes the artist doubt their relationship
You throw me off and get out of line
The person they are addressing behaves in a way that makes the artist unsure of their future together
And I can't take this feeling inside I get
The artist has negative emotions about the situation
I've been into you girl for sometime just come by my side
The singer has had feelings for the person for a while and wants them to be together
‘Cause all I want
The only thing the artist desires is to be with the person they are addressing
I want to be the one to hold you if I can
The singer wants to be physically close to the person they are addressing
I would give you the stars above, you'll know who I am
The singer is willing to do anything to show how much they care and be recognized by the person they are addressing
I want to be the one to show you I'll make you stand
The singer wants to support and help the person they are addressing
I'll never let you feel out of place
The artist wants the person they are addressing to feel comfortable and at home in their relationship
‘Cause bein' with you, girl, is an age to me
Being with the person the artist is addressing is something they cherish and value highly
I hope this life will ever proceed
The singer wants to spend their life with the person they are addressing
That's how we should be
The singer believes their relationship should be one of trust and happiness
When the day when you just won't leave my mind
The person they are addressing is on the artist's mind constantly
I'd have to say that it's a different side of me
The artist experiences a change in perspective when thinking about the person they are addressing
Better than candy for free, don't believe me when I say
The artist thinks that being with the person they are addressing is better than anything else they could have
My heart is open, girl
The singer is honest and transparent about their emotions
If you notice it all
The artist hopes that the person they are addressing will recognize their feelings
Girl, the time will come when I'll be the one
The singer is confident that they will be with the person they are addressing in the future
With you forever more, yeah
The singer wants to be with the person they are addressing forever
I want to be, I-I want to be
Repetition emphasizes the singer's desire to be with the person they are addressing
want to be, want to be the one, babe
The artist wants to be the person who is with the person they are addressing
I want to be the one if I can
The artist wants to be the person the person they are addressing chooses to be with, if possible
I want to be, girl, I want to be
The singer emphasizes their desire to be with the person they are addressing, specifically
I would give you the stars
The singer is willing to do anything to please the person they are addressing
Want to be the one
The artist wants to be the one in a relationship with the person they are addressing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN, COLIN FITZROY WOLFE
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