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.
High Price
Ciara Lyrics
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Ciara on the track and she from the, the (A)
Ludacris once again and I'm from the, the (A)
Ciara, Ludacris and we gon rep that (A)
Let's Go
[Ciara]
See me in the club rocking Christian Louboutin
I got a million-dollar house on my earlobe
Boy I know you want it, but what do you got on it?
You know me
See the Vuittons all on my rim
You know me
Yeah we all singers but I'm not quite like them
You know me
If he's a buster then you won't see me with him
Yeah I know you want it, but what do you got on it?
[Chorus:]
Cause I'm high price
Better have on a hot pair of Nikes,
Better buy me anything I like
Cause I'm already holding, holding
High price
Better have on a hot pair of Nikes,
Better buy me anything I like
Cause I'm already holding, holding
Already,
Already (holding)
Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah Already (holding)
I got money,
I, I, I got (Money)
Already holding (Already holding)
[Ciara]
See me in the drop-head, fresh up out the hair salon
Booty look softer than a McDonald's hamburger bun
I got the edible dessert on my wrist
Please believe I'm a ten, yeah shawty I'm the shit
You know me
See the Vuittons all on my rim
You know me
Yeah we all singers but I'm not quite like them
You know me
If he's a buster then you won't see me with him
Yeah I know you want it, but what do you got on it?
[Chorus]
Already,
Already (holding)
Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah Already (holding)
I got money,
I, I, I got (Money)
Already holding (Already holding)
[Ludacris]
Now you can have anything that you want
And I'ma keep throwing ya, throwing ya, throwing ya stacks
Do everything that he want
Just keep throwing it, throwing it, throwing it back
I'm holding, holding a hundred grand in my left hand
Rocks with the right
285 horses, drop-top Porsche's
Yep I box through the night
Floatin' like a butterfly
Sting like a bee for my honey pie
I'm Southern-Fly
Soon as CiCi sees me
She sings me a lullaby
And other guys can't match up to my bank account
And its hard to see
How I don't work hard for the money
But my money works hard for me (me!)
Let's go on a shopping spree to an expensive place
Then I lick you up and I lick you down
Cause I love your expensive taste
So sweet, Yes bon appetite'
I'm a freak, you can see me smilin'
Took the money that I got from the verse
Flew me and CiCi to the Fiji Islands
Wildin' all on the beach
All in the sheets, preach!
Straight shots of saki,
I'll speaks for my team,
No paparazzi you freaks
Big plans
And you know what they say about a man with big hands
And my woman is my number-one fan Hot damn!
[Chorus]
Already,
Already (holding)
Already (holding)
I got money,
I, I, I got (Money)
Already holding (Already holding)
[Ludacris]
Ciara on the track and she from the, the (A)
Ludacris once again and I'm from the, the (A)
Ciara, Ludacris and we gon rep that (A)
Let's Go
The song "High Price" by Ciara ft. Ludacris is basically about two people who have the finer things in life. The lyrics are all about flaunting wealth, and how anyone who wants to be with Ciara needs to be able to keep up with her in terms of money. Ciara is shown to love expensive designer brands like Christian Louboutin, and it's clear that she is not interested in people who can't afford to give her the lifestyle she wants. Additionally, the song also features various references to Ludacris' wealth, with lyrics that talk about him throwing stacks of cash and owning expensive cars.
One of the key themes of the song is about how people judge each other based on their monetary value. The lyrics suggest that in the world of music and entertainment, success is often measured by how much money someone has or how expensive their possessions are. Ciara and Ludacris are both presented as being part of this elite group of people who have made it big in the industry, and who can afford to spend money on the finer things in life.
Overall, "High Price" is a song that celebrates wealth and material possessions. It's all about showing off how much money you have and how you can use it to live a luxurious lifestyle. The lyrics are straightforward and unapologetically boastful, and they suggest that in the music world, money speaks louder than anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Ciara on the track and she from the, the (A)
Introducing Ciara as the singer of the song and she is from Atlanta (A)
Ludacris once again and I'm from the, the (A)
Introducing Ludacris as the rapper of the song and he is also from Atlanta (A)
Ciara, Ludacris and we gon rep that (A)
Saying that both Ciara and Ludacris are proud to represent Atlanta (A)
Let's Go
Encouraging listeners to join in the fun and excitement of the song
See me in the club rocking Christian Louboutin
Ciara is wearing high-end and expensive shoes by the French designer Christian Louboutin in the club
I should be a Iraq shawty, cause I am the bomb
Ciara is so attractive and popular that she can be compared to a bomb, which is considered cool and desirable
I got a million-dollar house on my earlobe
Ciara is wearing a large, expensive earring that resembles a house in shape and size
Boy I know you want it, but what do you got on it?
Ciara knows that boys are interested in her, but she wants to know what they can offer her in return
See the Vuittons all on my rim
Ciara's car wheels are decorated by Louis Vuitton, a luxury fashion brand
Yeah we all singers but I'm not quite like them
Ciara believes that she is unique and stands out among other singers
If he's a buster then you won't see me with him
Ciara does not want to associate herself with guys who are weak or inferior
Cause I'm high price, Better have on a hot pair of Nikes,
Ciara is expensive and demanding and requires her partner to be well-dressed and fashionable too
Better buy me anything I like, Cause I'm already holding, holding
Ciara is already wealthy and has everything she desires, so her partner needs to keep up and maintain her lifestyle
Already,
Ciara is already in control and has everything she wants
Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah Already (holding)
Ciara is repeating that she is wealthy and has already achieved what she wants
I got money, I, I, I got (Money)
Ciara has a lot of money and she is emphasizing the word, 'money'
Already holding (Already holding)
Ciara is repeating her status of being wealthy and maintaining it
See me in the drop-head, fresh up out the hair salon
Ciara is riding a convertible car, just after getting her hair done in a salon
Booty look softer than a McDonald's hamburger bun
Ciara's butt looks very soft and attractive, even softer than bread from McDonald's hamburger
I got the edible dessert on my wrist
Ciara is wearing an expensive watch that resembles an edible dessert
Please believe I'm a ten, yeah shawty I'm the shit
Ciara believes that she is a perfect ten and deserves the best, she is also confident about herself
Now you can have anything that you want
Ludacris can buy anything he wants without any hesitation
And I'ma keep throwing ya, throwing ya, throwing ya stacks
Ludacris is willing to spend a lot of money on satisfying the desires of his partner and throwing cash at her
Do everything that he want, Just keep throwing it, throwing it, throwing it back
Ludacris wants his partner to do everything he desires and she will get money in return
I'm holding, holding a hundred grand in my left hand
Ludacris is carrying a lot of money, a huge sum of $100,000
Rocks with the right
Ludacris is wearing expensive jewelry on his right hand too
285 horses, drop-top Porsche's
Ludacris owned a fast and expensive car, Porsche that was convertible and had a powerful engine of 285 horsepower
Yep I box through the night
Ludacris is strong and fights in matches during the nighttime
Floatin' like a butterfly
Ludacris moves swiftly and elegantly, like a butterfly
Sting like a bee for my honey pie
Ludacris is aggressive and hurtful, for the sake of his love, just like a bee
I'm Southern-Fly
Ludacris is fashionable and cool, in a Southern style
Soon as CiCi sees me, She sings me a lullaby
Ciara is enchanted by Ludacris's charms and is ready to pamper him
And other guys can't match up to my bank account
Ludacris is wealthy and no other guys can match his financial status
And its hard to see How I don't work hard for the money
Ludacris is admitting that he gets a lot of money easily, without working too hard
But my money works hard for me (me!)
Ludacris's money is working for him and multiplying itself
Let's go on a shopping spree to an expensive place
Ludacris and Ciara are going to spend a lot of money on shopping
Then I lick you up and I lick you down
Ludacris is going to satisfy Ciara's desires, as a treat.
Cause I love your expensive taste
Ludacris appreciates and loves Ciara's high-end and luxurious taste
So sweet, Yes bon appetite'
Ludacris is enjoying and appreciating the luxurious things in life
I'm a freak, you can see me smilin'
Ludacris is admitting to being obsessed with the high-end and luxurious lifestyle, and it makes him happy
Took the money that I got from the verse
Ludacris is mentioning the income generated from his music
Flew me and CiCi to the Fiji Islands
Ludacris and Ciara went on an exotic vacation to the Fiji Islands, probably with the money from the music industry
Wildin' all on the beach
Ludacris and Ciara are having fun on the beach, enjoying themselves
All in the sheets, preach!
Ludacris and Ciara are having a good time in the bedroom too, and he is encouraging others to do so too
Straight shots of saki,
Ludacris is drinking sake, an expensive Japanese drink
I'll speaks for my team,
Ludacris is a leader of his team and advocates for them
No paparazzi you freaks
Ludacris does not want to be disturbed by paparazzi, calling them freaks
Big plans
Ludacris has big ambitions and aims to go further in life
And you know what they say about a man with big hands
Ludacris is referring to a myth that a man with big hands has a big penis
And my woman is my number-one fan Hot damn!
Ludacris loves and values Ciara more than anything else and she is his biggest supporter, which excites him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, TERIUS NASH, CHRISTOPHER STEWART, WRITERS UNKNOWN
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