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.
Girls Get Your Money
Ciara Lyrics
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All my girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get that money
All my girls, get that money, that money
I know you wanna get this (uh-huh)
I know you wanna kiss this (uh-huh)
You don't wanna miss this (uh-huh)
I know you wanna touch this (uh-huh)
I know you wanna love this (uh-huh)
I know you wanna rub this (uh-huh)
Would you wanna wife this (uh-huh)
Always wanna holler (holler)
But they ain't got no dollars
Girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get that money
All my girls, get that money, that money
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
I know you wanna kiss this (uh-huh)
I know you wanna frisk this (uh-huh)
I bet you wanna pat me down (uh-huh)
I bet you wanna pat me down (uh-huh)
I see you wanna cop this (uh-huh)
I see you wanna pop this (uh-huh)
I bet you wanna handcuff it (uh-huh)
Mm-hmm, yeah, I know you love it (uh-huh)
Hands on my hip, all up in the club
The boys tryna fall in love
Always wantin' to take you back to the crib
(But never wanna give nothing up)
Always talkin' about the ex, and how she really didn't want thing
Well, I like a man that'll spend that cash, so that ain't me
Girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get that money
All my girls, get that money, that money
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
All my girls, get that money
All my girls, get that money, that money
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
Holler, got no dollars
Holler, got no dollars
Holler, got no dollars
Holler, got no dollars
Girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get your money (get your money)
All my girls, get that money
All my girls, get that money, that money
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
They always wanna holler, but they ain't got no dollars
“Girls Get Your Money” is a song by Ciara that highlights the importance of financial independence and encourages women to prioritize their financial stability. The lyrics suggest that men often try to attract women with empty promises and flattery but lack the financial means to back it up. The chorus serves as a rallying cry for women to get their own money and not rely on men for financial security.
The opening lines of the song, “Girls get your money, all my girls get your money,” are a direct call to action for women to take control of their finances. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the importance of financial independence and serves as a reminder to women that they don’t need a man to provide for them.
Ciara’s lyrics also touch on the pressure women face to conform to societal expectations of beauty and sexuality. Lines like, “I know you wanna touch this, I know you wanna love this,” suggest that women are objectified and viewed as sexual objects by men. However, the song’s message reinforces the idea that women should prioritize their own financial well-being over the opinions and desires of men.
Overall, “Girls Get Your Money” is a powerful anthem that encourages women to take control of their finances and prioritize their own financial independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls get your money (get your money)
Encouraging all women to focus on earning money and being financially independent
All my girls get your money (get your money)
Addressing a specific group of women to motivate them to work towards earning more money
All my girls get that money
Asking all her female friends to focus on making money and being financially stable
I know you wanna get this (Uh-huh)
Acknowledging that men are attracted to her and her success
I know you wanna kiss this (Uh-huh)
Men desire her and want to be physically intimate with her
You don't wanna miss this (Uh-huh)
Men regret not trying to be with her once they realize how successful and attractive she is
You can't resist this (Uh-huh)
Her success and beauty are too alluring for men to resist
I know you wanna touch this (Uh-huh)
Men want to touch her and be physically intimate with her
I know you wanna love this (Uh-huh)
Men want to be in a relationship with her and love her for who she is
I know you wanna rub this (Uh-huh)
Men want to indulge in pleasures with her and enjoy her company
Cause you would you wan to wife this (Uh-huh)
Men should aspire to marry someone as successful and attractive as her
Always wanna holla, but they ain't got no dollars
Men are always trying to talk and flirt with her, but they don't have enough money
[Repeat x4] They always wanna holla, but they ain't got no dollars
Reiterating that men who try to pursue her romantically are often lacking in financial stability
I know you wanna fresh this (Uh-huh)
Men want to keep up with her and appear worthy of her attention
I bet you wanna pat me down (Uh-huh)
Men want to search her body and be in control of her
I bet you wanna pat me now (Uh-huh)
Men want to frisk her right away and be physically close to her
I see you wanna count this (Uh-huh)
Men are envious of her wealth and want to know exactly how much money she has
I see you wanna pop this (Uh-huh)
Men want to indulge in luxury and expensive treats with her
I bet you wanna handcuff it (Uh-huh)
Men want to control her and make her their own
Mmm mmm yeah I know you love it (Uh-huh)
Acknowledging that men are attracted to her success and beauty
Hands on my hip, all up in the club
Describing a confident and powerful posture while out in public
The boys tryna to fall in love
Men try to pursue her romantically and are eager to start a relationship
Always wantin' to take you back to the crib
Men want to have sex with her and take her home
But never wanna give nothing up
Men don't want to spend money on her or repay her for her time and energy
Always talkin' about that ex, and how she really didn't know a thing
Men compare her to their ex-girlfriends and try to diminish her success
Well I like a man to a spend that cash, so dat end me
Clarifying that she expects men to spend money on her in order to date her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Ciara Harris
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