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.
Get Up
Ciara Lyrics
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Uh, yeah, get up, get up, get up (ladies and gentlemen, Ciara)
He said "Hi, my name is so and so baby, can you tell me yours?
You look like you came to do one thing" (set it off)
I started on the left
Then I had to take him to the right
He was out of breath
You tryin', admit it
But you just can fight the feelin' inside
You know it and I can see it in your eyes
You want me you smooth as a mother
You're so undercover
By the way that you was watchin' me
Ooh, uh the way you look at me
I'm feelin' you, uh I just can't help it
Tryna keep it cool, uh
I can feel it in the beat, uh
When you do those things to me, uh
Don't let nothin' stop you
Move, ring the alarm
The club is jumpin' now, so get up
I said, "Ciara's on you radio
Everybody turn it up"
Spicy just like hot sauce
Careful, you might burn it up
You can do the pop lock
Ragtime, don't stop
That's the way you gotta get
Get it, make ya body rock
You tryin', admit it
But you just can fight the feelin' inside
You know it 'cause I can see it in your eyes
You want me, you smooth as a mother
You're so undercover
By the way that you was watchin' me
Ooh, uh, the way you look at me
I'm feelin' you, uh, I just can't help it
Tryna keep it cool, uh
I can feel it in the beat, uh (oh, feel it in the beat)
When you do those things to me, uh (do those things to me)
Don't let nothin' stop you (ohh)
Move, ring the alarm
The club is jumpin' now, so get up
Ooh, I love the way you vibe with me
Dance with me forever
We can have a good time, follow me (follow me)
To the beat together (to the beat)
You and me, one on one
Breakin' it down, you can't walk away now (ohh)
We bout to turn this place out (ooh)
Ooh, uh, the way you look at me
I'm feelin' you, uh, I just can't help it
Tryna keep it cool, uh
I can feel it in the beat, uh
When you do those things to me, uh
Don't let nothin' stop you
Move (move), ring the alarm
The club is jumpin' now, so get up
Ooh, uh the way you look at me (uh, I feel it, I got have you, baby)
I'm feelin' you, uh I just can't help it (uh, I feel it, I got have you, baby)
Tryna keep it cool, uh
I can feel it in the beat, uh
When you do those things to me, uh
Don't let nothin' stop you
Move, ring the alarm (somebody ring the alarm)
The club is jumpin' now, so get up
I got to have you, baby, uh, I feel it
I got to have you, baby
I got to have you, baby, uh, I feel it
I got to have you, baby
Ciara's song "Get Up" is a collaboration with American rapper Chamillionaire. The song was released in 2006 and was produced by Polow da Don. The song is a catchy and energetic dance track, urging the listener to get up and dance.
In the lyrics, Ciara is approached by a man who wants to dance with her. She starts dancing to the left and then takes him to the right, and they dance all night. The lyrics encourage the listener to give in to the urge to dance and to not let anything stop them. The chorus of the song is infectious and fun, encouraging everyone to get up and dance.
The song is notable for its catchy beat and memorable lyrics. Many people heard the song for the first time as part of the soundtrack for the dance movie Step Up. The song's upbeat energy and strong beat made it a perfect fit for the movie's dance scenes, and it has since become a favorite among dancers and choreographers.
Additionally, the song's music video features exciting choreography and vivid colors. The video takes place in a futuristic club, and Ciara and Chamillionaire dance their way through a series of neon-lit scenes. The video received critical acclaim for its inventive visuals and performances.
Line by Line Meaning
He said "Hi, my name is so and so baby, can you tell me yours? You look like you came to do one thing" (set it off)
A man approached Ciara at the club, introducing himself and suggesting that she was there for one purpose - to set the dance floor on fire.
I started on the left Then I had to take him to the right He was out of breath But he kept on dancin' all night
Ciara and her dancing partner showed off their dance moves and changed directions, although Ciara's partner was tired, he kept on dancing all night.
You tryin', admit it But you just can fight the feelin' inside You know it and I can see it in your eyes You want me you smooth as a mother You're so undercover By the way that you was watchin' me
Ciara recognizes that someone is trying to suppress their feelings for her, but they can't hide it due to their demeanor when watching her.
Ooh, uh the way you look at me I'm feelin' you, uh I just can't help it Tryna keep it cool, uh I can feel it in the beat, uh When you do those things to me, uh Don't let nothin' stop you Move, ring the alarm The club is jumpin' now, so get up
Ciara is captivated by someone's gaze upon her, even though they pretend not to be interested. Regardless, they should let loose and enjoy themselves and the lively club atmosphere.
I said, "Ciara's on you radio Everybody turn it up" Spicy just like hot sauce Careful, you might burn it up
Ciara boasts about her success as a recording artist, and warns that her music is as hot and spicy as hot sauce; too much of a good thing could lead to getting burned out.
You can do the pop lock Ragtime, don't stop That's the way you gotta get Get it, make ya body rock
Ciara encourages dance enthusiasts to experiment with different dance styles like pop locking and ragtime, to keep the rhythm moving and have as much fun as possible.
Ooh, I love the way you vibe with me Dance with me forever We can have a good time, follow me (follow me) To the beat together (to the beat) You and me, one on one Breakin' it down, you can't walk away now (ohh) We bout to turn this place out (ooh)
Ciara and her partner vibe well together while dancing, which could lead to having an incredible time. She invites her partner to follow her lead and move to the beat together, which culminates in a one-on-one dance duel, with both dancers putting on a great show.
Ooh, uh the way you look at me (uh, I feel it, I got to have you, baby) I'm feelin' you, uh I just can't help it (uh, I feel it, I got to have you, baby) Tryna keep it cool, uh I can feel it in the beat, uh When you do those things to me, uh Don't let nothin' stop you Move, ring the alarm (somebody ring the alarm) The club is jumpin' now, so get up
Ciara acknowledges the desire someone has for her, and urges them to act on it, through a captivating dance. She encourages them to not let anything hold them back from having a great time.
I got to have you, baby, uh, I feel it I got to have you, baby I got to have you, baby, uh, I feel it I got to have you, baby
Ciara expresses her strong feelings for her love interest, indicating that she is no longer just attracted to them physically, but she also has an emotional connection.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cedric Williams, Ciara Harris, Anton Phalom, Hakeem Seriki
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