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
What About Your Friend
Sammie Lyrics
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But I gotta play my cards right
And tell you the truth about what I like
It's the simplest things
The way you walk, the way you talk
Girl you're so fly
But your girls got my eye
Baby, you're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in
Girl I know you don't hear this often
Shorty, you're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in through the door
She's what I'm looking for
Baby, look on the bright side
Though you won't be with me
You can still go with the team
Girl, as long as your friend is coming
I won't rush that I know, I gotta know
What's up with this hook up girl
Her beauty's a crime
And she needs to be handcuffed, ohh
I've been feeling this feeling
For too long and I can't go on
Unless she give me her digits
For that call and we finally talk
Ooh, she's sexy
And I'd be completely satisfied
If she would only touch me
When she's ready to leave, ooh girl
You're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in
Girl, I know you don't hear this often, ohh, baby
Shorty, you're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in through the door
She's what I'm looking for
Ohh, baby, looking good but your girl look better
Ohh, no, no, no, no, no, no
She's so fine girl
I really dig your girlfriend, she's so fine girl, ooh
You're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in
I know you don't hear this often
Shorty, you're so fine
What about your friend?
The one that was with you when you walked in through the door
She's what I'm looking for
Hey, ooh, she's so fine girl
I really dig her sexy style
'Cause she so fine, yeah, ooh no, no
Please don't be mad at me but she's so sexy
Ah, nah, nah, ah, nah, nah, let it play, let it play, ah, nah, nah
In "What About Your Friend," Sammie expresses his attraction for a girl who walked in with her friend. He admits that he doesn't want to come off as a player, but he is interested in the girl's friend because he finds her more attractive. He goes on to describe the qualities he likes in the girl, such as the way she talks and walks. Sammie acknowledges that it is rare to hear someone express their interest in someone's friend, but he cannot help it. He hopes that even if the girl chooses not to be with him, she will consider bringing her friend along to hang out with their team.
The lyrics of "What About Your Friend" can be interpreted as controversial and potentially disrespectful to women. Sammie is essentially trying to hit on one girl's friend while showing little interest in her. However, the song highlights the superficial nature of attraction and how it is not always in our control. It also touches on the idea of branching out and meeting new people through existing connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, no, oh, no, I don't wanna seem like a player girl
I don't want to come off as someone who's trying to play you
But I gotta play my cards right
I have to be strategic in how I pursue you
And tell you the truth about what I like
I need to be honest about what I'm interested in
It's the simplest things
Simple qualities about you that I find attractive
The way you walk, the way you talk
Your physical and verbal demeanor
Girl you're so fly
You're really cool and attractive
But your girls got my eye
But I'm also interested in your friend who's with you
I think you should know that
I want to be upfront with you about my feelings
Baby, you're so fine
You're really good-looking
What about your friend?
What about the girl you came with?
The one that was with you when you walked in
The girl who was with you when you entered the room
Girl I know you don't hear this often
I know this might be surprising to you
Shorty, you're so fine
You're really attractive
What about your friend?
What about the girl you came with?
The one that was with you when you walked in through the door
The girl who entered with you
She's what I'm looking for
I'm interested in her
Baby, look on the bright side
Try to see the positive in this situation
Though you won't be with me
Even if you're not interested in me
You can still go with the team
You can still hang out with us
Girl, as long as your friend is coming
As long as your friend comes too
I won't rush that I know, I gotta know
I won't try to force anything, but I want to find out
What's up with this hook up girl
What's going on with you and your friend?
Her beauty's a crime
She's so attractive it should be illegal
And she needs to be handcuffed, ohh
She's irresistible
I've been feeling this feeling
I've been experiencing this attraction
For too long and I can't go on
It's been bothering me for a while
Unless she give me her digits
Unless she gives me her phone number
For that call and we finally talk
So we can talk and get to know each other
Ooh, she's sexy
She's really attractive
And I'd be completely satisfied
I'd be really happy
If she would only touch me
If she showed physical interest in me
When she's ready to leave, ooh girl
When she's ready to go home or leave the party
Ohh, baby, looking good but your girl look better
You look good, but your friend looks better
Ohh, no, no, no, no, no, no
Expressing hesitation or resistance
She's so fine girl
Your friend is very attractive
I really dig your girlfriend, she's so fine girl, ooh
I really like your friend, she's so attractive
Please don't be mad at me but she's so sexy
I hope you're not upset with me, but your friend is really attractive
Ah, nah, nah, ah, nah, nah, let it play, let it play, ah, nah, nah
A vocalization of the music continuing to play
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TOBY, SAMMIE BUSH, VIDAL DAVIS, ANDRE HARRIS, J HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katelyn Williams
Thank you for this! I love this song so much.
Sheryl Smiley
This song was a bop back in the day! Still is!
Byron Myers
cool song
Tàilēi Elizabeth
I’m so mad I can’t find this album no where
LaTeasha Hughes
SAME!!! I’ve literally said this for years and the just again today while watching him on the VERSUZ and landed me here after searching for it on YT 🥲🤣
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