Me & U

Cassie

About Me & U

"Me & U" is the debut single by American singer Cassie. It was released on April 25, 2006, as the lead single from her eponymous debut album, Cassie (2006). It was written and produced by Ryan Leslie. The song reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. It remained in the top forty for nearly five months. The song's "Bad Boy" remix features Diddy and Yung Joc and the song's "The Inc" remix features Ja Rule and Harry-O. The single has been a successful debut as a top three single in the U. S., a top five single in New Zealand, a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, and a top twenty song in Australia. The song is featured on DANCE! Online, a multiplayer online casual video game, Saints Row 2 (2008), and in the PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows and Xbox One versions of Grand Theft Auto V (2014). It was meant to be featured in Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) and the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Grand Theft Auto V (2013), but was removed for unknown reasons. "Me & U" is also heavily sampled in the 2013 song "Cool" by Le Youth. 


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NextSelection

You've been waiting so long
I'm here to answer your call
I know that I shouldn't have had you waiting at all
I've been so busy, but I've been thinking 'bout what I wanna do with you

I know them other guys, they been talking 'bout the way I do what I do
They heard I was good, they wanna see if it's true
They know you're the one I wanna give it to
I can see you want me too
Now, it's me and you

It's me and you, now
I've been waiting (waiting)
Think I wanna make that move, now
Baby, tell me if you like it (tell me if you like it)
It's me and you, now
I've been waiting
Think I wanna make that move, now
Baby, tell me how you like it

I was waiting for you to tell me you were ready
I know what to do, if only you would let me
As long as you're cool with it, I'll treat you right
Here is where you wanna be

I know them other guys, they been talking 'bout the way I do what I do
They heard I was good, they wanna see if it's true
They know you're the one I wanna give it to
I can see you want me too
And now, it's me and you

It's me and you, now (baby, it's me and you)
I've been waiting
Think I wanna make that move, now (thinking 'bout making that move)
Baby, tell me if you like it (tell me if you like it)
It's me and you, now (uh-huh)
I've been waiting (hey)
Think I wanna make that move, now (wanna make a move)
Baby, tell me how you like it (yeah)

Baby, I'll love you all the way down
Get you right where you like it, I promise you'll like it (I swear)
Just relax and let me make that move (it's our secret thang)
We'll keep it between me and you

It's me and you, now (oh, yeah-yeah)
I've been waiting
Think I wanna make that move, now (move now)
Baby, tell me if you like (tell me if you like it)
It's me and you, now (yeah)
I've been waiting
Think I wanna make that move, now (gonna make a move now)
Baby, tell me how you like it
It's me and you, now (me and you)

I've been waiting (it's just me and you)
Think I wanna make that move, now (uh, it's just us two)
Baby, tell me if you like (it's just me and you, now)
It's me and you, now (I've been waiting)
I've been waiting (for your love, I've been waiting)
Think I wanna make that move, now (gonna make a move now)
Baby, tell me how you like it

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Cassie

Cassie is a feminine given name and a short form of various other given names mostly used in English-speaking countries. It is more rarely a surname. People and fictional characters named Cassie include: more »

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Written by: Anthony Ryan Leslie

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Me & U" was released on April 25, 2006, as the lead single from Cassie's self-titled debut studio album.
Chart Performance
It topped the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for seven weeks and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song's Record Label
The song was released by Ryan Leslie's NextSelection, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records.
Cassie's Breakthrough
This song was her first major hit and made her a known figure in the music industry. The lyrics, beats, and Cassie's soothing voice helped it stand out in the clutter.
Song's Production
The song was produced by Ryan Leslie who also wrote the lyrics of the song.
Platinum Certification
On October 5, 2006, the song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 digital downloads.
Influential Song
The song was credited for being influential on the minimal, synthesizer-heavy production of 2010’s pop music, especially on The-Dream, a famous American record producer.
Controversial Video
The official video caused some controversy due to its sensual nature. It features scenes of Cassie alone in a room, provocatively dancing and touching herself.
Parodies
This song was parodied in the SNL Digital Short "Body Fuzion" on Saturday Night Live.
Music in Popular Culture
"Me & U" has also been used in popular culture. It was featured in the dance video game Dance Central 3 and in the film "Step Up 2: The Streets".
Cover Versions
"Me & U" has been covered by various artists, including Dannii Minogue on her album Club Disco and by Drake in the song "Side Pieces" for the 2014 ESPY Awards.
International Success
It also achieved success internationally, topping the charts in Denmark and Turkey, and reaching the top five in other countries such as New Zealand and the UK.
Longevity on Charts
Despite being released in 2006, the song made a resurgence on the UK Singles Chart in 2016, reaching number 32. It spent a total of 36 weeks on the chart.
Impact on Cassie's Career
The success of "Me & U" helped solidify Cassie's place in the music industry, although she was unable to replicate its success with subsequent singles and albums.
Claims of Sampling
Portuguese artist Portugal-The Man claimed that "Feel It Still," their hit song, sampled "Me & U." However, no official recognition or credits were provided for the same.

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