Cassanova Brown

Teena Marie · Love Songs [2000]

My baby's fine, he always keeps me guessing

But never keeps me guessing about his love

He's had more girls than Howard Hughes had money

And you may think it funny when I say he loves me only

But who are you to say what he does when I'm not around

Just because I fell in love with Casanova Brown



Act 2, scene 5 is my command performance

My name is Clairvoyance and it's all too dear

I was the one who said tune in tomorrow

I love to do bone marrow even when I am sleeping

Who are you to say what I did when you weren't around

Just because I fell in love with you Casanova Brown



Standing room only, the concerts so loud

Everyone's there for the party, the hush turns to a shout

Everyone's got a piece of the pie of you and I

But nobody knows when the lights go down

That the tears fall harder than the whole dam crowd



Throw it down my love, is just about all I can do

Wasn't I the one who said, "I'll have my cake and eat it too"?

Just couldn't wait any longer, you pushed till I was through

I love you so, it hurt me but I had to let, let you go

Did you hear me crying, baby? It sounded little bit like this



You didn't have to make me cry

Tell me did I ask you why

It's over, over, it's over, it's over, it's over, over

Over before the love turns to hate

Let it end and let's still be friends

Ooh, ooh, ooh, baby

Cassanova Brown

Teena Marie's "Cassanova Brown" stands as a vibrant testament to her mastery of R&B and funk. Recorded during a prolific period in her career, the track showcases her signature blend of smooth vocals and rhythmic grooves that defined her sound in the late 1980s. As a standout song on her 2000 compilation, the song highlights her ability to craft infectious melodies that bridge soulful storytelling with dance-floor energy. Marie, often celebrated for her gender-bending style and musical versatility, delivers a performance that captures the playful yet passionate essence of her discography. This recording remains a cherished example of her contribution to the genre, reflecting the enduring appeal of her work across decades of listeners.