Ryan Leslie created the beat first and wrote the lyrics around it, eventually mixing the track on his laptop in a hotel room.
Cassie stated the song was inspired by a real-life experience where she felt infatuated with a new person shortly after a breakup.
"Me & U" was a massive commercial success, peaking at and remaining in the top 40 for nearly five months.
Lyrics like "You've been waiting so long, I'm here to answer your call" emphasize a mutual buildup of desire between two people finally coming together. Cultural Impact and Legacy