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.
Goodies (Featuring T.I
Ciara Lyrics
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My Goodies, My Goodies, My Goodies
Not my goodies!
I got a sick reputation for handling broads
All I need is me a few seconds or more.
And it's a wrap
Tell Valet to bring my Lac
So you can put a car right there.
I'm the truth
And ain't got nothin' to prove.
An you can ask anybody
Cuz they seen me do it.
Barricades, I run right through 'em
I'm used to 'em.
Throw all the dirt you want it's no use.
You still won't have a pinup in a fabulous room
On her back pickin' out baskets of fruit.
(I love you boo)
Yeah freaky Petey love you too.
Ha Ha
You know how I do.
You may look at me and think that I'm
Just a young girl
But I'm not just a young girl.
Baby this is what I'm lookin' for:
Sexy, independent,
Down to spend it type that's gettin' his dough
I'm not being too dramatic that's the way I gotta have it.
I bet you want the goodies.
Bet you thought about it.
Got you all hot and bothered.
Mad cause I talk around it.
Looking for the goodies
Keep on lookin' cuz they stay in the jar
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
Just because you drive a Benz
I'm not going home with you.
You won't get no nookie or the cookies
I'm no rookie.
If you ain't
Sexy, independent
I ain't wit' it so you already know.
I'm not being too dramatic that's the way I gotta have it
You may talk slick
Tryna hit
But I'm not dumb
I'm not being too dramatic it's just how I gotta have it
So damn hot but so young.
Still got milk on ya tongue
Slow down lil one
And you ain't got it all
Hey shawty
You think you bad but you ain't bad
I'll show you what bad is.
Bad is when you capable of beatin' the baddest.
I been workin' at it ever since i came to this planet
And I ain't quite there yet but I'm gettin' better at it.
Matter of fact,
Lemme tell it to you one mo' again
All I got to do is tell a girl who I am (Petey!)
Ain't naa chick in here dat I can't have
Bada boom bada bam ba bam!
You're insinuating that I'm hot
But these goodies boy are not
Just for any of the many men that's tryna get on top.
No you can't call me later
And I don't want your number.
I'm not changin' stories
Just respect the play I'm callin'.
Uh... Yeah... Uh... Yeah Uh Uh Uh
In Ciara's song "Goodies," the singer discusses her attractiveness and independence as a woman, while also rejecting advances from men who are not up to her standards. She starts by declaring ownership over her "goodies," which she is not willing to give up easily. She then talks about her reputation for being able to handle multiple women and quickly move on, without feeling the need to prove herself to anyone. She boasts about her sexuality and her ability to run right through barriers, while also acknowledging that she is still seen as a young girl by some.
Ciara then sets her standards higher, stating that she is looking for a "sexy, independent, down to spend it type" of man who is capable of meeting her desires. She rejects those who do not meet this standard, claiming that she is not being dramatic but simply knows what she wants. Throughout the song, she maintains her confidence and independence, refusing to be swayed by any man who does not meet her expectations.
Overall, "Goodies" is a song about owning one's sexuality and not settling for anything less than what one deserves. Ciara is confident in her own attractiveness and knows that she can have any man she wants, but she is also selective about who she allows into her life. She is a strong and independent woman who knows exactly what she wants and is not afraid to go after it.
Line by Line Meaning
My Goodies, My Goodies, My Goodies
I have some desirable qualities that I possess and cherish.
Not my goodies!
I refuse to give my desirable qualities away to just anyone who asks for them.
I got a sick reputation for handling broads
People know me for my ability to deal with women.
All I need is me a few seconds or more.
I'm confident in my ability to quickly win over women.
And it's a wrap
It's that easy for me to get what I want from women.
Tell Valet to bring my Lac
I have expensive tastes and require my luxury car to be brought to me.
And I ain't coming back
I'm not sticking around for anything or anyone.
So you can put a car right there.
I don't care where the car goes, just get it out of my sight.
I'm the truth
I am confident in myself and my abilities.
And ain't got nothin' to prove.
I don't feel the need to prove myself to anyone.
An you can ask anybody
Anyone who knows me will agree with my abilities.
Cuz they seen me do it.
I've shown my skills to others before.
Barricades, I run right through 'em
Challenges don't stop me from achieving what I want.
I'm used to 'em.
I'm no stranger to obstacles and difficulties.
Throw all the dirt you want it's no use.
Criticism doesn't bother me because I know my worth.
You still won't have a pinup in a fabulous room
Even with all the negative things people say, they won't be able to bring me down from my high status.
On her back pickin' out baskets of fruit.
I'm not subservient to anyone, and won't be seen doing menial tasks.
(I love you boo)
I acknowledge your admiration, but it doesn't change my attitude.
Yeah freaky Petey love you too.
I'm not taking anyone seriously when it comes to my love life.
Ha Ha
I find it amusing how people perceive me.
You may look at me and think that I'm
I know how I appear from the outside.
Just a young girl
People may underestimate me because of my youth.
But I'm not just a young girl.
I have more depth than people may initially think.
Baby this is what I'm lookin' for:
I have certain qualities that I look for in a partner.
Sexy, independent,
I want someone who is attractive and can take care of themselves.
Down to spend it type that's gettin' his dough
Someone who is generous and financially stable is what I want.
I'm not being too dramatic that's the way I gotta have it.
I'm just being honest about what I want in a partner.
I bet you want the goodies.
I know you desire what I have to offer.
Bet you thought about it.
You probably daydream about me.
Got you all hot and bothered.
I evoke strong emotions in you.
Mad cause I talk around it.
You're upset because I don't give up my desirable qualities easily.
Looking for the goodies
You're searching for what I have.
Keep on lookin' cuz they stay in the jar
You won't be able to obtain my desirable qualities easily.
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
Repetition for emphasis.
Just because you drive a Benz
You may have money and status, but that's not enough for me.
I'm not going home with you.
I'm not interested in going anywhere with you.
You won't get no nookie or the cookies
You're not getting anything intimate from me.
I'm no rookie.
I have experience and know what I want.
If you ain't
If you don't possess certain qualities.
Sexy, independent
Attractive and self-sufficient.
I ain't wit' it so you already know.
I'm not interested, and you should already be aware of that.
You may talk slick
You may try to use smooth words to persuade me.
Tryna hit
Trying to get with me.
But I'm not dumb
I know what you're trying to do.
So damn hot but so young.
You are physically attractive, but too young for me.
Still got milk on ya tongue
You are still inexperienced and immature.
Slow down lil one
You need to take things slower.
And you ain't got it all
You still have a lot to learn.
Hey shawty
A term of endearment for younger women.
You think you bad but you ain't bad
You may think highly of yourself, but it's not justified.
I'll show you what bad is.
I can show you what it truly means to be bad.
Bad is when you capable of beatin' the baddest.
Being truly bad means you can defeat even the strongest opponents.
I been workin' at it ever since i came to this planet
I have been trying to become the best since I was born.
And I ain't quite there yet but I'm gettin' better at it.
I am still improving, but I'm not quite perfect.
Matter of fact,
In fact,
Lemme tell it to you one mo' again
Let me repeat it to you one more time.
All I got to do is tell a girl who I am (Petey!)
All I need to do is tell a woman who I am and she will be interested.
Ain't naa chick in here dat I can't have
There is no woman in this place that I can't have.
Bada boom bada bam ba bam!
Expression of enthusiasm.
You're insinuating that I'm hot
You're suggesting that I'm physically attractive.
But these goodies boy are not
But my desirable qualities are not that simple.
Just for any of the many men that's tryna get on top.
I'm not giving my desirable qualities to just anyone who tries to pursue me.
No you can't call me later
I'm not interested in hearing from you again.
And I don't want your number.
I'm not interested in exchanging contact information with you.
I'm not changin' stories
I stand by my decisions and attitudes.
Just respect the play I'm callin'.
Respect my decisions and boundaries.
Uh... Yeah... Uh... Yeah Uh Uh Uh
Background noise and filler sounds.
Contributed by Adalyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fancyvalentine9130
I love this song until today 🎉I think it will be my favorite forever song ❤❤❤
@pretty707
i love this song sooo much!! it just sounds so good!! i love to listen to it all the time!!
@aneshamonroe
Always loved the remix too. 😎👌🏼
@aiyanapaul8989
I love this remix and the original version
@sh3sonlin3
jazze's verse here is everything😂
@mjayybetrippin1917
They should put e40 on it
@TheLovelyShally
I love this because the ending is a little longer ! I hated when it would cut off on the original
@axlewavey4144
Hell yeah you know what you talking about.
@CoolForSale
only reason why I listen to this version is that extended ending. 🔥
@BlessedStarseed
I used to like the original but when I discovered the remix on the cd, it was up from there 😂.