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.
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Ciara Lyrics
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All I need is somebody that's down for me
And he don't have to have money
His love is just like honey, it's so sweet to me
He can have anything in this world
But he'll sacrifice it all for me
And I made up my mind, I'm in love this time
And it feels so real
And I
Know that he won't break my heart
And I
Know that we won't never part
It's time
Time for us to settle down
And I
Wanna be with him forever
They can say that I am crazy
For making him my baby
But that's how it's gon' be
See, I done been through many changes
But this one I ain't changing
It's gon' stay the same
I can have everything in this world
But I'll sacrifice it all for him
And I made up my mind I'm in love this time
And it feels so real
And I
Know that he won't break my heart (break my heart no)
And I (I know)
Know that we won't never part (that he won't he won't ever)
And it's time
Time for us to settle down (time to settle down)
And I (and I)
Wanna be with him forever (wanna be with him)
I love you (and all of the things that)
You do (oh baby please)
I need you (I need you so believe me)
I do (I do, ooh)
I love you (and every little thing, baby)
You do (no)
They don't know how I feel
'Cause I know this is real
And I (he won't break my)
Know that he won't break my heart
(No, he won't break my, he won't break my heart)
And I
Know that we won't never part (we won't ever, no we won't ever part)
It's time
Time for us to settle down (time to settle down)
And I (and I)
Wanna be with him forever
And I (he won't break my)
Know that he won't break my heart
(No, he won't break my, he won't break my heart)
And I
Know that we won't never part (we won't ever, no we won't ever part)
It's time
Time for us to settle down
And I
Wanna be with him
Ciara's song 'One' is a declaration of undying love and commitment to her partner. In the song, she expresses that for her, love is not about material possessions or societal status, but about finding someone who is down for her and sacrifices anything for her. She emphasizes that her love interest need not have money but his love should be sweet like honey to her. She asserts that making her partner her baby might seem crazy to others, but she is not changing her mind about settling down with him. Ciara affirms that she loves her partner and will do anything for him, including sacrificing everything for him. She knows that her love is real, and she will be with him forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need me a basketball player
I don't require a rich or famous man in my life
All I need is somebody that's down for me
I just need someone who is loyal and committed to me
And he don't have to have money
Money is not a priority for me when choosing a partner
His love is like honey it so sweet to me
I value his love and it's something that makes me happy
He can have anything in this world
He has a lot of options and opportunities in life
But he'll sacrifice it all for me
Although he has many choices, he chooses me and is willing to give up anything for me
And I made up my mind I'm in love this time
I have decided to commit to this relationship and am deeply in love
And it feels so real
This love is genuine and authentic
And I know that he won't break my heart
I trust him fully and believe he will not hurt me emotionally
And I know that we won't never part
I have faith that our relationship will last forever
Time for us to settle down
It's time for us to start building our future together
And I want to be with him forever
I desire to spend the rest of my life with him
They can say that I am crazy
Other people may not understand my decision to be with him
For making him my baby
For choosing him as my partner
But that's how it's gone be
I am determined to stay with him regardless of what others say
See I done been trough many changes
I have experienced many ups and downs in my past relationships
But this one I ain't changing
This relationship is different and I don't want to change it
It gone stay the same
It will remain the same because we are committed to each other
I can have anything in this world
I have options and opportunities in life
But I'll sacrifice it all for him
However, I am willing to give up anything for him because my love is true
And I love you (and all of the things) you do
I love everything about you, both big and small
(Oh baby please)I need you
I depend on you and can't imagine life without you
(So believe me) I do
I am sincere and genuine in my love for you
They don't know how I feel
Other people may not understand the depth of my love
'Cause I know this is real
But I know that our love is genuine and authentic
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ciara Harris, Taurian Shropshire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CharlotteEmma41
It’s 2024, and this song still gets me in my feels! 😭
She has become a prominent figure in the community thanks to AuthenticViews Dawt Cawm
@ealetlole171
Still here with you❤
@itsyourgirlamanda1624
It's crazy how many people come back to this everyday. This song is legendary 💕
2022 anyone??
@Diiverse
Lol I’m here
@wealthygenerational8541
Always!!
@kaleesahreweti4148
Yesssssss!
@localgirlTGreen876
Yes!
@natashawilson6882
Love it 2nd time today Aug.29.2022🥰
@veeb1426
Sis manifested Russ with this song. Real talk.
@keishas.3384
Ciara really manifested this song into real life,!! I love it ❤❤❤