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.
Hotline
Ciara Lyrics
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(Bangladesh)
Bang the bass
Yeah
'Sho nuff
C-i-a-r-a, let's go
'Cause you are the cutest thing
Beauty should be your name
And I should be your lady, baby
Tell me where you been all my life
'Cause you're so sexy and I
Like to make you the one
Baby, here's my number
Call me up
Hot line, I got some conversation
I can be your operator
Baby, you should call me later
'Cause you are so fine
I hope that you're not playing
'Cause I'm loving what you're saying
Baby, don't ya keep me waiting
Call me up, hotline
You are so fine, yeah, you're so fine
I can be your operator
Call me up, hotline, you are so fine
You're so fine, don't ya keep me waiting, call me up
Listen, don't tell me anything (uh uh) keep it real wit me (uh huh)
You say you're single and
You're ready to mingle
You're saying the right things, baby
Man, I want you so bad
Gotta make you my man
You're what I need in my life
Baby, there's no time to waste
I said all I want to say
You know that I'm feeling you
I know that you're feeling me
Page me, now don't want to stop
Anything for you and I
Be there when you need me, baby, anytime you need me
Call me up
Hotline, I got some conversation
I can be your operator
Baby, you should call me later
'Cause you are so fine
I hope that you're not playing
'Cause I'm loving what you're saying
Baby, don't ya keep me waiting
Call me up, hotline
You are so fine, yeah, you're so fine
I can be you're operator
Call me up, hotline, you are so fine
You're so fine, don't ya keep me waiting, call me up
This one is for all my single folks, we gon' get down
Take it to the floor
Right now, take it to the floor
And this one is for all the ones in love, we gon' get down, take it to the floor
Right now, take it to the floor
Call me up
Hotline, I got some conversation
I can be your operator
Baby, you should call me later
'Cause you are so fine
I hope that you're not playing
'Cause I'm loving what you're saying
Baby, don't ya keep me waiting
Call me up, hotline
You are so fine, yeah, you're so fine
I can be you're operator
Call me up, hotline, you are so fine
You're so fine, don't ya keep me waiting, call me up
Call me up, that's what's up
Call me up
Mm-mm, call me up
Ciara's "Hotline" is a song filled with flirtatious energy as the singer tries to pursue a potential lover. Right from the start, she exclaims how happy she is that the person is finally around. She can't ignore their attractive features and wants to be with them, offering up her number for them to call her whenever. The chorus serves as a catchy reminder for the person to call her and ask her out. The second verse has Ciara assert herself, telling the person not to hold back, and then outright stating how much she wants to be with them.
The song has a playful feel, and Ciara's vocals with their layered harmonies and airy energy add to the overall vibe. The lyrics, on the surface, could appear simple and straightforward – a girl hoping a guy will call her – but they're detailed enough to suggest a certain level of agency and familiarity that Ciara has in this scenario. She's not singing just to anyone but someone she knows she wants to be with.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me up
Increase the volume of the music so I can dance to it.
C-I-A-R-A Let's go
Introduce the artist and signify the start of the song.
Oh I'm so glad you came
Express happiness that the person of interest is present.
Cause you are the cutest thing
Compliment the physical appearance of the person of interest.
Beauty should be you're name
Suggest that the person of interest has a name that matches their physical beauty.
And I should be your lady baby
Imply that the artist and the person of interest should be romantically involved.
Tell me where you been all my life
Express curiosity about why the artist and the person of interest haven't met before.
Cause you're so sexy and I,
Admire the person of interest for their sex appeal.
Like to make you the one
Express a desire to have a long-term relationship with the person of interest.
Baby here's my number
Offer the person of interest the artist's phone number.
Call me up
Request the person of interest to call the artist on the phone.
Hot line I got some conversation
Suggest that the artist has interesting topics to discuss with the person of interest.
I can be your operator
Offer to take control and facilitate communication between the artist and the person of interest.
Baby you should call me later
Encourage the person of interest to call the artist during a later time.
Because you are so fine
Reaffirm the person of interest's physical attractiveness.
I hope that your not playing
Express a desire for the person of interest to be serious about their romantic intentions.
Cause I'm loving what you're saying
Enjoy the conversation and interactions with the person of interest so far.
Baby don't ya keep me waiting
Imply that the artist is eagerly waiting for the person of interest to contact her.
You are so fine yea your so fine
Reaffirm the person of interest's physical attractiveness.
I can be you're operator
Reiterate the offer to facilitate communication between the artist and the person of interest.
Your so fine don't ya keep me waiting call me up
Encourage the person of interest to call the artist sooner rather than later.
Listen, don't tell me nothing (uh uh) keep it real wit me (uh huh)
Ask the person of interest to be honest and genuine while communicating with the artist.
You say you're single and
Confirm the relationship status of the person of interest as single.
You're ready to mingle
Imply that the person of interest is open to pursuing romantic relationships.
You're saying the right things baby
Approve of the communication and interactions with the person of interest so far.
Man I want you so bad
Admit a strong physical and romantic attraction to the person of interest.
Gotta make you my man
Express a desire to pursue a long-term romantic relationship with the person of interest.
You're what I need in my life
Imply that the artist believes the person of interest can fulfill the artist's emotional and romantic needs.
Baby there's no time to waste
Encourage the person of interest to pursue a relationship with the artist quickly.
I said all I want to say
Imply that the artist has expressed all the romantic feelings and intentions towards the person of interest.
You know that I'm feeling you
Reiterate the artist's romantic attraction to the person of interest.
I know that you're feeling me
Assume or confirm that the person of interest is also romantically attracted to the artist.
Page me now don't want to stop
Encourage the person of interest to contact the artist immediately and continue the romantic conversation.
Anything for you and I
Imply that the artist is willing to do anything for the person of interest in a romantic relationship.
Be there when you need me baby anytime you need me
Promise to be a supportive and dependable romantic partner.
All my single folks we gonna get down
Address the single listeners of the song.
Take it to the floor
Encourage the listeners to dance and have fun.
All the ones in love we goin' get down take it to the floor
Address the listeners in a romantic relationship and encourage them to dance together.
Call me up that's wassup call me up mm mm call me up
Reiterate the offer to contact the artist through phone call.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ciara Harris, Shondrae L Crawford
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