In 2004, Ciara released her debut studio album, Goodies. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and garnered two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2006, Ciara released her second studio album, The Evolution, which reached number one in the U.S. and was certified platinum.
Ciara's third studio album, Fantasy Ride (2009) was less successful than her first two albums. However, it produced the international top-ten single "Love Sex Magic (feat. Justin Timberlake)", which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The following year, Ciara released her fourth studio album, Basic Instinct, which included the R&B top-five single "Ride (feat. Ludacris)", but was met with low sales, continuing a downward trend in her commercial performance. Ciara signed a new record deal with Epic Records in 2011. In 2013, she released her fifth studio album, Ciara, which spawned the R&B top-ten single "Body Party". Her sixth album, Jackie (2015), included the singles "I Bet" and "Dance like We're Making Love". Her seventh album, Beauty Marks (2019), included the hit single "Level Up". Ciara's awards include three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara's worldwide sales total over 45 million.
In 2006, Ciara made her film debut in All You've Got, and later appeared in the films Mama, I Want to Sing! (2012) and That's My Boy (2012). In 2013, she had a recurring role in the US TV series, The Game. In 2016, Ciara signed a signed a modeling contract with IMG. That year, she became a Global Brand Ambassador for the cosmetics giant Revlon and she married quarterback Russell Wilson.
And I
Ciara Lyrics
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All I need is somebody that's down for me
And he don't have to have money
His love is just like honey, it's so sweet to me
He can have anything in this world
But he'll sacrifice it all for me
And I made up my mind, I'm in love this time
And it feels so real
And I
Know that he won't break my heart
And I
Know that we won't never part
It's time
Time for us to settle down
And I
Wanna be with him forever
They can say that I am crazy
For making him my baby
But that's how it's gon' be
See, I done been through many changes
But this one I ain't changing
It's gon' stay the same
I can have everything in this world
But I'll sacrifice it all for him
And I made up my mind I'm in love this time
And it feels so real
And I
Know that he won't break my heart (break my heart no)
And I (I know)
Know that we won't never part (that he won't he won't ever)
And it's time
Time for us to settle down (time to settle down)
And I (and I)
Wanna be with him forever (wanna be with him)
I love you (and all of the things that)
You do (oh baby please)
I need you (I need you so believe me)
I do (I do, ooh)
I love you (and every little thing, baby)
You do (no)
They don't know how I feel
'Cause I know this is real
And I (he won't break my)
Know that he won't break my heart
(No, he won't break my, he won't break my heart)
And I
Know that we won't never part (we won't ever, no we won't ever part)
It's time
Time for us to settle down (time to settle down)
And I (and I)
Wanna be with him forever
And I (he won't break my)
Know that he won't break my heart
(No, he won't break my, he won't break my heart)
And I
Know that we won't never part (we won't ever, no we won't ever part)
It's time
Time for us to settle down
And I
Wanna be with him
In the song "And I" by Ciara, we see a woman who has finally found love and is ready to settle down. She explains that she doesn't need a basketball player or a man with money, she just wants someone who is down for her and loves her like honey. She's willing to sacrifice everything for his love and is confident that he won't break her heart.
Throughout the song, Ciara expresses her unwavering dedication to her man and her desire to be with him forever. She acknowledges that some people might think she's crazy for making him her baby, but she's been through many changes and knows that this love is the real deal. The repetition of "And I" emphasizes her confidence and certainty in her love for him. She knows that they won't ever part and it's time to settle down with the man she loves.
Overall, the song is a hopeful and optimistic ode to love and commitment. It portrays a woman who has finally found what she's been looking for and is ready to live the rest of her life with her man.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need me a basketball player
I'm not interested in dating a rich and famous basketball player.
All I need is somebody that's down for me
What I really need is someone who loves me for who I am.
And he don't have to have money
Money isn't everything when it comes to love.
His love is just like honey, it's so sweet to me
The love he gives me is so pure and delightful, just like honey.
He can have anything in this world
He has everything anyone could ever want or need.
But he'll sacrifice it all for me
But he is willing to give it all up for me and our love.
And I made up my mind, I'm in love this time
I have finally found true love and I know it this time.
And it feels so real
The love we share feels so genuine and authentic.
And I
Me, myself and I
Know that he won't break my heart
I truly believe he won't break my heart.
And I
Me, myself and I
Know that we won't never part
I know we will be together forever.
It's time
The time has come
Time for us to settle down
It's time for us to take the next step in our relationship and settle down.
Wanna be with him forever
I want to spend the rest of my life with him.
They can say that I am crazy
Other people might think I am crazy for choosing him.
For making him my baby
For making him my significant other or partner.
But that's how it's gon' be
But that's how it's going to be.
See, I done been through many changes
I have gone through many changes and phases in my love life.
But this one I ain't changing
But this one is different, and I know it won't change.
It's gon' stay the same
Our love will always be the same.
I can have everything in this world
There are many things in the world that I can have.
But I'll sacrifice it all for him
But I am willing to give it all up for him and our love.
I love you
I love you
(and all of the things that)
(I love everything about you and all the things you do)
You do
You do
(oh baby please)
(Please believe me)
I need you
I need you
(I need you so believe me)
(Believe me when I say I really need you)
I do
I do
(I do, ooh)
(Yes, I really do)
(no)
(No, they don't know)
They don't know how I feel
Other people don't really understand how I feel about you.
'Cause I know this is real
But I know that what we have is real.
And I
Me, myself and I
Know that he won't break my heart
I truly believe he won't break my heart.
(break my heart no)
(He won't break my heart, no way)
And I
Me, myself and I
Know that we won't never part
I know we will be together forever.
(we won't ever, no we won't ever part)
(We will never, ever break up or separate)
And I
Me, myself and I
Wanna be with him
I want to be with him
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ciara Harris, Taurian Shropshire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CharlotteEmma41
Itโs 2024, and this song still gets me in my feels! ๐ญ
She has become a prominent figure in the community thanks to AuthenticViews Dawt Cawm
@ealetlole171
Still here with youโค
@itsyourgirlamanda1624
It's crazy how many people come back to this everyday. This song is legendary ๐
2022 anyone??
@Diiverse
Lol Iโm here
@wealthygenerational8541
Always!!
@kaleesahreweti4148
Yesssssss!
@localgirlTGreen876
Yes!
@natashawilson6882
Love it 2nd time today Aug.29.2022๐ฅฐ
@veeb1426
Sis manifested Russ with this song. Real talk.
@keishas.3384
Ciara really manifested this song into real life,!! I love it โคโคโค