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.
Basic Instinct
Ciara Lyrics
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You got me
See, I was out buying Chanel bags
While I was doing that, you turned up your swag, you got me
Yup, caught me slippin', but get your hustle on
Shorty, I ain't tripping (you got me)
I been in the game since '03
I hate it when they talk about me
But I love it when they talk about me (you got me)
I got a little too prissy
I didn't expect y'all bitches to try to get me (you got me)
But I'm a need that, you can go on write y'all blog
I don't need ya' feedback (you got me)
See I was on the red carpet
When I shoulda been in the studio laying down hot shit (you got me)
Madder than a motherfucker, I can't lie
A bitch madder than motherfucker (you got me)
I'm badder than a mother-, been up all night like UPS trucker (you got me)
Back up on my job, I'm back up in the trap
Shorty give me daps (you got me)
Back in my falsetto
Got me taking off these five inch stilettos (you got me)
Back up out my Phantom
I'm back up in the Jeep, back up in these streets (you got me)
Hey, hey, I'm all fired up
And tell your informant I'm all wired up (you got me)
Please no pictures (you got me)
Up off of my Twitter (you got me)
I'm back up on my shit
And when I see the stage, I'm a black that bitch (it's on)
I'ma black-bag that bitch and when I see the stage
I'ma black-bag that (it's on)
I'ma black-bag that bitch
And when I see the stage I'm 'a black-bag that
I'ma black-bag that
I'ma black-bag that
I'ma black-bag that
And ya'll could tell that, I'm 'a black-bag that
I shoulda listened to myself
Before I let you in
I should've warned myself, tell me again and again
I should've cautioned myself before I fell in love with you
But I just pushed myself, that's what lovers do (ooh)
Picking up the pieces of my heart
I'm tired of lovin' you in the dark
I wish I could've seen what you had planned for me
Fancy clothes and fancy cars
Don't go that far but turn into misery
When you don't go
With your basic instinct (oh, oh)
Basic instinct (oh, oh)
With your basic instinct (oh, oh)
With your basic instinct (oh, oh)
Instinct (oh)
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
In the song Basic Instinct, Ciara talks about being distracted by materialistic things like buying Chanel bags and going to red carpet events instead of focusing on her music career. She reflects on her mistakes and warns herself not to get caught up in the same situation again. The chorus emphasizes the concept of basic instinct and how it can lead to misery and heartbreak.
The opening verse of the song explores the idea of being distracted by material possessions while ignoring important things in life. Ciara mentions how she was out buying Chanel bags while she missed out on noticing her partner’s personal growth. She realizes that her partner has “turned up his swag” and is now playing at a higher level in life. The second verse talks about the consequences of chasing fame and getting caught up in “fancy clothes and fancy cars”. Ciara admits that she should have given more attention to her music career and warns herself not to fall into the same trap again.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “basic instinct” several times, emphasizing the idea that it is easy to get caught up in material things while ignoring one’s true needs and desires. Overall, the song serves as a reminder to prioritize important things in life instead of getting distracted by superficial things.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me
I fell for your trap
See I was out buying Chanel bags
I was too focused on materialistic things
While I was doing that you turned up your swag, you got me
You took advantage of my lack of attention
Yup, call me slippin forget your hustle on, shawty I ain't trippin
You may have caught me off guard, but I'm not bothered
I been in the game since '03
I have been in the music industry for a long time
You can try but you still can do it like me
You can try to copy my style, but you will never match up to me
I hate it when they talk about me
I dislike negative gossip about me
But I love it when they talk about me
I enjoy positive attention and praise
I got a lil too prissy, I didn't expect y'all twisted tryna get me
I underestimated the lengths people would go to try and bring me down
But I'm a need that you can gone write y'all blog
You can write whatever you want on your blog, it won't affect me
I don't need y'all feedback
I don't require your opinions or comments
See I was on the red carpet when I shoulda been in the studio lay it down hot chick
I was focusing on fame and appearances rather than my music
Madder than a motherfucker, I can lie a bitch madder than motherfucker
I'm extremely angry and would even lie to express it
Better than a motherfucker, been up all night like UPS trucker
I'm exceptional and have been working hard like a UPS driver
Back up on my job, I'm back up in the track
I'm back on my game and back in the music world
Shawty give me that
I want your best effort
Back in my Corsetto, got me taking off these five inch stiletto's
I'm back in my natural element, comfortable and ready to work
Back up out my phantom
I'm done with my luxurious lifestyle
I'm back up in my jeep, back up in the streets
I'm back to my roots and ready to take on any challenges
Hey, hey, I'm all fired up
I'm highly motivated and ready to succeed
And tell you aunt for me I'm all wired up
Let your aunt know that I am highly energetic
Please no pictures, up off of my Twitter
I don't want any photos and want no trouble on social media
I'm back up on my shit
I'm back in control of my life and career
And when I see the stage, I'm a black black dad
On stage, I am completely myself and dominant
I'm a black black dad I'm a black black dad
I am confident, strong and dominant when I'm on stage
I shoulda listen to myself
I should have heeded my own advice
Before I let you in, I shoulda warn myself, tell me again and again, I should've cautioned myself
I should have been more careful and cautious before letting you into my life
Before I fell in love with you, but I just pushed myself, that's what lovers do
I allowed myself to fall in love with you, even though I knew it was risky
Picking up the pieces of my heart, I'm tired of lovin' you in the dark
I'm done trying to love you in secrecy and in the shadows
I wish I coulda seen, what you had planned for me
I regret not seeing your true intentions earlier
Fancy clothes and fancy cars
I was seduced by luxury and material goods
We go that far but turned to misery
We achieved so much, but it led to severe unhappiness
When you don't go basic instinct
When you ignore your intuition and instincts
Yeah o yeah
A simple expression of excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Ciara Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@reign1016
One thing I love about Ciara,she has many sides to her..girly,tomboy,etc.
@jimmydancekillla2288
Like teyana Taylor
@honeyandlemonsbebe
@@jimmydancekillla2288 nah don’t compare Teyana. Ciara Can give model, elegant, soft etc. teyana is only
A tomboy…
@jimmydancekillla2288
@@honeyandlemonsbebe is my opinion teyana can be model they said she more sexy she do the cover magazine look both sing rap dance choreographers teyana cici maybe actress I see the collab for both not bad love both both can dance like mj
@honeyandlemonsbebe
@@jimmydancekillla2288 lol umm
@JORDAN23TV
This track is actually incredible
@yurifaxineira6053
One of ciara's most underrated song.. this song it's so hard and it deserved to be recognized at that time.. cici always have and always will be one of the best...
@PRINCESSGEMINI06
i agree
@melidsalopez3231
yep your absolutely right. 2021 still down with her this long
@WorldGamersClub143
I also agree, this is my favorite. I also love the tonal shift from Hip-Hop to R&B.