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
Stuff Like This
Sammie Lyrics
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Last Valentine I gave you candy
And you smiled so big that day
We walked the park I picked you flowers
And we never chilled that way
You know what happened bout a week ago
You said you loved me too and
And what am I to do when it's...
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Stuff like that will make me runaway
Last Christmas I was there beside you
When you didn't feel ok
You told me I was the best friend that
A friend could ever make
You know what happened bout a week ago
You said you loved me too and
Now you tell me that you just don't know
And what am I to do when it's...
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Stuff like that will make me runaway
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Stuff like that will make me runaway
Oh, oh, stuff like this baby
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, yeah
Girl it's stuff like this yeah, yeah
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Stuff like that will make me runaway
(Stuff like this)
You know when we're in school
It makes me feel this way
(Stuff like that)
But it's ok because
It makes it all go away
(I get the feeling that)
Sometimes you don't know what to say but
(Stuff like that will make me run away)
Girl it'll make me runaway
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Stuff like that will make me runaway
The lyrics of Sammie's song "Stuff Like This" talk about the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse describes a Valentine's Day where the singer gave his love interest candy, picked her flowers and went for a walk in the park. However, later in the song, he talks about a recent confession of love from his love interest only to be followed by confusion and mixed signals, leaving him with doubts and insecurities. These mixed signals are driving him away and making him fear that hearing any more "stuff like that" will make him "runaway."
The second verse talks about how "last Christmas" the singer was there for his love interest when she wasn't feeling well and was told that he was the best friend anyone could have, deepening their emotional connection. However, now that she's sending mixed signals, he is feeling heartbroken and discouraged. The lines "I get the feeling that you don't want to say, Stuff like that will make me runaway" show the love interest's hesitation to commit to the relationship, leading to confusion and anxiety for the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stuff Like This" explain the complexity of emotions one feels when in a relationship, particularly when it has its own share of ups and downs. It highlights the importance of communication and clarity, and how mixed signals can make one feel insecure and doubtful, leading them to "runaway."
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah ooh yeah
Opening line conveying a positive and enthusiastic mood.
Last Valentine I gave you candy
Recalling a past Valentine's day where the singer gave candy to their lover.
And you smiled so big that day
The singer's lover was visibly happy on receiving the candy.
We walked the park I picked you flowers
The two lovers spent time together in the park and the singer picked some flowers for their partner.
And we never chilled that way
This behavior was not common between the two lovers, it was a special day.
You know what happened bout a week ago
The singer is referring to an event from last week.
You said you loved me too and
The singer's partner told them that they loved them too.
Now you tell me that you just don't know
The singer's partner has now given mixed signals about their feelings.
And what am I to do when it's...
The singer feels confused and unsure of how to act.
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
The singer is talking about this mixed messaging causing them emotional pain.
Stuff like that that makes it all go away
The singer longs for the love and affection they once shared with their partner, but now that has gone away.
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
The singer believes that their partner is holding something back from them.
Stuff like that will make me runaway
If the partner continues to act confusingly, it will make the singer want to leave the relationship.
Last Christmas I was there beside you
The singer is now recalling a memory from last Christmas where they supported their partner.
When you didn't feel ok
Their partner was not feeling good emotionally or physically.
You told me I was the best friend that
The partner called the singer their best friend.
A friend could ever make
Their partner emphasized how important the singer was to them.
Oh, oh, stuff like this baby
Repeating the chorus with more emphasis.
Girl it's stuff like this yeah, yeah
The singer addresses their partner, stating that it's their behavior that is causing this emotional turmoil.
(Stuff like this)
Repeating the first part of the chorus.
You know when we're in school
The singer is now recalling events that happened in school.
It makes me feel this way
The singer is saying that something in school made them feel a certain way.
(Stuff like that)
Repeating the second part of the chorus.
But it's ok because
Despite feeling a certain way in school, it's okay because it eventually went away.
Sometimes you don't know what to say but
The singer is telling their partner that it's okay if they don't always know what to say.
(Stuff like that will make me run away)
However, if the partner's confusing behavior continues, it will eventually cause the singer to leave the relationship.
Stuff like this that makes me feel this way
Final repetition of the chorus, highlighting the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through.
I get the feeling that you don't want to say
Reemphasizing that the singer feels their partner is hiding something.
Stuff like that will make me runaway
Final warning to their partner that if their behavior continues, it will drive the singer away for good.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN
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