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.
Backseat Love
Ciara Lyrics
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You got to rock (woo)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
You gotta' read
First that motion when you're with me
Don't hesitate go in the speed tonight
No time to waste
We can get away
So baby come with me
And I'll fulfill your fantasy (woo)
You can get anywhere that you want now
Tonight it's all on me
Waiting for that bom bom bom bom boy
Come lay it down on me
Now we together
We gonna be bumpin' up in them straights
I feel the pressure
I got the overdrivin' you need need-need (woo)
You got me right there where you want me (yeah)
Your hands all on my body (yeah)
This feels so right (woo)
There's parking right here that's how I like it (yeah)
Ba-ba-backseat windows up that's the way that I like to
(Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to, hey)
Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to
That's the way that I like to, that's the way that I like to (yeah, yeah)
I'm putting it
That special order for you
For tonight
You want that (umm, that ooh-ooh)
On the side
We both grown
So turnt up
Put all your love in me
Baby put all your love in me (woo)
You can get anywhere that you want now
Tonight is all on me
Waiting for that bom bom bom bom boy
Come lay it down on me
Now we together
We gonna be bumpin' up in them straights
I feel the pressure
I got the overdrivin' you need
You got me right there where you want me
Your hands all on my body (yeah, my body)
This feels so right (oh, so right)
There's parking right here that's how I like it (right here, that's how I like it)
Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to (yeah, yeah)
(Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to) (ooh)
Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to (yeah, yeah)
That's the way that I like to, that's the way that I like to (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I think somebody's watching, but I don't care
It's just me and you, yeah
Let's keep going
Ooh (keep going, keep going)
The windows fog the car is rockin'
Ooh yeah, my feet all on the dash we ain't stopin' (ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh)
Right there, don't stop (ooh-ooh)
You got me right there where you want me (hey)
Your hands all on my body (on my body)
This feels so right (this, feels, so right)
There's parking right here (ooh on the backseat when we touch') (hey)
Backseat, window's up (yeah)
Backseat now, window's up (yeah, yeah backseat windows up)
Backseat, window's up (ba-backseat windows up that's the way that I like to)
Backseat, window's up (ba-backseat windows up)
Backseat, window's up (backseat windows up that's the way that I like to)
"Backseat Love" by Ciara is a steamy and seductive song, which tells the story of two lovers enjoying their time in the back seat of a car. The song starts with Ciara's sultry voice asking her lover to take control and to come along with her in fulfilling their fantasy. She encourages him to keep up with her pace, not to waste time and to ride this ride with her tonight. She wants to be fulfilled in the way only they know how. In the chorus, she describes how she wants the backseat windows up, signaling the intimacy and the privacy of their moment.
The second verse starts with Ciara assuring her lover that she has an order in for him, promising something special for him tonight. She continues to remind him that they are both adults and can get "turnt up." In the bridge, Ciara suggests that they might be watched, but she does not care because she is enjoying herself with her lover.
This song is a celebration of sexual energy and freedom, and it showcases Ciara's control over her vocals and her body, which is evident in the music video that accompanies the song. The video shows Ciara in a small white car, writhing against the seats, and putting her lover under a spell with her voice and moves.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Opening word to start the song
You got to rock (woo)
Invitation to get into a groove with the music
You gotta' read
Pre-requisite for taking this ride
First that motion when you're with me
Instruction to follow a certain rhythm while being together
To ride this ride
Requirement to keep pace to continue the ride
Don't hesitate go in the speed tonight
Suggestion to keep the momentum going for the night
No time to waste
Indication to seize the opportunity without any delay
We can get away
Proposal to escape from the surroundings
So baby come with me
Invitation to join the singer
And I'll fulfill your fantasy (woo)
Promise to offer a satisfying experience
You can get anywhere that you want now
Assurance to enjoy without any constraints
Tonight it's all on me
Responsibility of ensuring a great night lies on the singer
Waiting for that bom bom bom bom boy
Excitement for the arrival of a certain someone
Come lay it down on me
Suggestion to engage in physical intimacy
Now we together
Confirmation of unity
We gonna be bumpin' up in them straights
Expression of intent to enjoy the moment
I feel the pressure
Noting the sensation
I got the overdrivin' you need need-need (woo)
Claim to provide the desired excitement
You got me right there where you want me (yeah)
Acknowledgement of the partner's control
Your hands all on my body (yeah)
Physical sensation being experienced
This feels so right (woo)
Enjoyment being expressed
There's parking right here that's how I like it (yeah)
Reference to a preferred location
Ba-ba-backseat windows up that's the way that I like to
Preference for the ambience
(Backseat windows up that's the way that I like to, hey)
Reiteration of the preferred setting
I'm putting it
Implication of preparation
That special order for you
Indication of a personalized approach
For tonight
For a specific duration
You want that (umm, that ooh-ooh)
Inquiry about a certain desire
On the side
Alternate scenario suggested
We both grown
Maturity highlighted
So turnt up
Excited state mentioned
Put all your love in me
Desire to be loved completely
Baby put all your love in me (woo)
Further emphasis on wanting complete love
I think somebody's watching, but I don't care
Not caring about the observers
It's just me and you, yeah
Focusing on the relationship
Let's keep going
Suggestion to continue
The windows fog the car is rockin'
Description of the physical surroundings
Ooh yeah, my feet all on the dash we ain't stopin'
Implication of continuation
Right there, don't stop (ooh-ooh)
Endorsement of not stopping
Backseat, window's up (yeah)
Preference for the ambience being restated
Backseat now, window's up (yeah, yeah backseat windows up)
Emphasis on matching preference
Backseat, window's up (ba-backseat windows up that's the way that I like to)
Reiteration of desired setting
Backseat, window's up (ba-backseat windows up)
Special ambiance emphasized again
Backseat, window's up (backseat windows up that's the way that I like to)
Final reiteration of the preferred ambiance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Thomas, Darius Logan, David Hobbs, Domonique Logan, Harvey Mason, Michael Jiminez, Michael Ross, Steven Russell, Chris Won, Ciara Princess Harris, Luther Roderick Campbell
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cpo2354
i wish this album had got the recognition it deserved.. i should still be slaying
Helplessshi
It actually did.
Kefi Max
Amen
MarquiShit
2022 🎶this song still be rocking in my car 🔥🔥🔥 that beat & them harmonies
Christopher Lewis
Why didn't this album get more praise? This song is just so good. Ciara is a superstar.
Stephanie Fierce
So MAD for Ciara's team making this HIT a bonus track. Like WTF, this could of easily been a great follow up to Body Party. With killer music video concept, it could of propelled the track to be the hit that it deserves to be... After this they could of gone with either Overdose or Read My Lips for a third single. Then go back to urban with Super Turnt Up as fourth and final.
T A U R A S
💫 She Decided To Get Pregnant & I Hate That...Messed Up A Great Comeback & Then Lack Of Promotion Immensly... "One Night With You" Is The Perfect Summer Single...Video Could've Been Shot At A Beach Choreo & Volleyball and Shit Lol 💫
Marissa's Moment
I was thinking the exact same thing. Like this really is a good track this would have been a good single!
Gudboi251
Honestly I’m not sure what’s going on with her team it’s like they don’t want her to succeed...I mean she just as talented as those others we hear and see if not more🤷🏽♂️
Gabriel Greghi
I Agree!