Addiction
Fabolous, Ryan Leslie, Cassie
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R-Les NextSelection, yeah Ayy, its R-Les for pres', baby Just rock with me now And I'm his runnin' mate Loso, in case you ain't know so, yeah You've got fashion and style (uh-huh) I'm lovin' your smile (uh-huh) And the way you get down (you know that, baby) Rock with me now (yeah) I can't see no one else (nah) It's you by yourself, yeah (it's you) In spite of the crowd Baby, no one else matters (let's go) It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (huh) Never expectin' this, uh-huh (huh) And now I'm here copin' with My addiction, addiction (oh) It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah) Never expectin' this, uh-huh (and now) And now I'm here copin' with My addiction While all the girls say I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you You're my addiction (you're my addiction) I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you You're my addiction (you're my addiction) (Break it down) When I'm lookin' in the mirror Honey, you are all I see, hey (yeah) And it could not be no clearer (clearer, yeah) That I need you here with me (yeah) You feel it? (Yeah) Let's go I was hopin' you'd notice The way that I like to (uh-huh) Have you around, around, yeah (c'mon) Listen, and you will find that Your heart beats for me Girl, I hear the sound And it only gets better (ayy) It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah) Never expectin' this, uh-huh (uh-huh) And now I'm here copin' with My addiction, addiction (oh) It started off with a kiss, uh-huh (yeah) (uh-huh) Never expectin' this, uh-huh (and now) (uh-huh) And now I'm here copin' with My addiction While all the girls say I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you (ayy) I'm addicted to you You're my addiction (you're my addiction) I'm addicted to you (ayy) I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you (it's Loso in case you ain't no so) You're my addiction (you're my addiction) (ayy, yeah, yeah) Now lemme find out I got you Amy Wine'd out (yeah) I get 'em hooked like I threw a fishing line out (gotcha) My white girl keep me Federline'd out (uh-huh) I'm too G so I stay Gucci signed out (Gucci) And I get so much attention They sit and talk about me like intervention (yes) They say that white Phantom look so cocaine I hop out the suicides lookin' so Cobain And I just Courtney Love when they know your name They like Loso, we already know so damn (damn) They come back wantin' more grams Right back like Lindsay out the program, yeah I'm addicted to you (addiction) I'm addicted to you I'm addicted to you You're my addiction (you're my addiction) (I got 'em so addicted, baby) I'm addicted to you (she sound like pookie) I'm addicted to you (they just keep calling me, man) I'm addicted to you (I just keep calling 'em) You're my addiction (you're my addiction) Yeah, R-Les for pres', like I said Loso is his runnin mate, man, I'm ridin' with you homie Let's get 'em, yeah What's up, Street Fam?
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Written by: Anthony Ryan Leslie, John Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Susaye Greene
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10 facts about this song
Production"Addiction" was produced by Ryan Leslie, who additionally contributed vocals to the song. He is also known for producing various other songs for Cassie.
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Release Date"Addiction" was released on July 7, 2008, and was featured in the cassette album "Official Girl".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 78 spot on the official UK Singles Chart, displaying the popularity of the song overseas.
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Music Style"Addiction" is a song with powerful R&B influences merging with contemporary pop, a combination that was highly popular during the time of its release.
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Temporary HiatusThe release of "Addiction" ended Cassie's temporary hiatus from the music scene and marked the beginning of her resurgence in pop culture.
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Blending GenresThe song is an interesting blend of R&B, pop, and soul genres, showcasing the artists' versatility and seamless blending of different styles.
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Lyrical Content"Addiction" is about a romantic relationship so intoxicating that it feels like a drug addiction.
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Cassie's VocalsMany critics praised Cassie's sultry, cool vocal style on the track, which they felt added an extra layer of nuance to the song's theme of addictive love.
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Rumors and SpeculationDue to the close collaboration on this track, rumors and speculations were rife that the two of them were dating. However, neither confirmed the speculation.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Addiction" was released in late 2008, a few months after the song's release. It added to the overall appeal and success of the song.
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