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.
I Bet
Ciara Lyrics
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Na-na, na-na
Na-na, na-na
No-no, hey
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
Soon as you see me with someone else
Somebody other than you
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
So I'm s'posed to believe that it's Fellini's calling your phone? (Okay)
I'm s'posed to believe that they're asking you if you're home? (You trippin')
I wasn't born yesterday (yo)
Not me (no)
Can't get that over me (can't get it over)
Not me (no not me)
I love you, but I won't be a fool for you (won't be a fool)
That is just something that I wouldn't do, babe (no, never)
I mean, I'mma stay if you could tell the truth (be honest)
But you can't, no matter how much time I ask
Is that your bitch over there (your bitch over there)
Giving me the ugly stare? (That stare that stare)
The one with the silicone ass (that one right there)
And the Brazilian hair? (Yeah yeah yeah)
You ain't gon' respect me no, no, no till I'm not there (I'm gonna oh)
See, I got you comfortable, now you ain't really scared
But I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
I bet you start needing me
Soon as you see me with someone else
Somebody other than you
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
So you bought me a car
He can buy that too
I can take care of myself and I can find someone to do it too, baby
You actin' like you upgraded me, I upgraded you
You and me, Fashion Week at Paris, I put you on to that new
But you took advantage, oh you took advantage, oh you took advantage
I cannot understand, I cannot understand, I cannot understand it
I thought you'd always be there for me, yeah, yeah
But if you ask me if I knew betta now, hell yeah
So you can keep your bitch over there (your bitch over there)
Giving me the ugly stare? (That stare that stare)
The one with the silicone ass (theat one right there)
And the Brazilian hair? (Yeah yeah yeah)
You ain't gon' respect me no, no, no till I'm not there (I'm gonna oh)
See, I got you comfortable, now you ain't really scared
But I bet you start loving me (I bet)
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
I bet you start needing me
Soon as you see me with someone else
Somebody other than you
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
Baby, tell me what's it
Gonna take to keep it
All the way one hundred
You won't get it till I'm gone away
Away
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
I bet you start needing me
Soon as you see me with someone else
Somebody other than you
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
Oh, I hate, I hate that I'm
Singing this song (singing this song)
Singing this song (singing this song)
'Cause I love you
Yeah, I love you
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
I'm all cried out (I'm all cried out)
I'm all tried out (I'm all tried out)
I'm all fired out (I'm all fired out)
Yeah right now, it's killing me
'Cause now I have to find someone else
When all I wanted was you
Na-na, na-na
Na-na, hey
In "I Bet," Ciara sings to an ex-boyfriend who left her for someone else, only to realize that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. The lyrics show how she knows that he will come running back to her once he sees her with someone else. She declares that even though she loves him, she won't be foolish for him, and refuses to believe his lies any longer. Instead, she moves on with her life and finds someone better than him.
The lyrics of "I Bet" are emotional and deep, and they reflect Ciara's personal experiences. The song is said to be inspired by her former relationship with rapper Future, who she broke up with in 2014 after he allegedly cheated on her while she was pregnant with their son. Ciara revealed that she wrote the song as a way of healing and moving on from the pain of the breakup.
Overall, "I Bet" is a powerful ballad that showcases Ciara's vocal range and emotional depth. It is a relatable song that speaks to anyone who has been hurt by an ex-partner and refused to be taken advantage of again.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you start loving me
Soon as I start loving someone else
Somebody better than you
The singer believes that the person only wants them back once they've moved on to someone who is better than them.
I bet you start needing me
Soon as you see me with someone else
Somebody other than you
The singer believes that the person only wants them back once they see the singer with someone else.
And I know that it hurts
You know that it hurts your pride
But you thought the grass was greener on the other side
The person's pride is hurt because they thought they could do better, but now they regret leaving the singer.
So you bought me a car
He can buy that too
I can take care of myself and I can find someone to do it too, baby
You actin' like you upgraded me, I upgraded you
The artist implies that they were already self-sufficient and didn't need the person to buy them things. They also assert that they made the person a better person.
Oh, I hate, I hate that I'm
Singing this song (singing this song)
Singing this song (singing this song)
'Cause I love you
The artist hates that they have to express their feelings through song, but they still love the person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Harmony Samuels, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Ciara Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@natashachiware4882
Repeat after me:
I am beautiful
I am clever
I am not dumb
I am protected
I will get good loyal friends
I will find a good godly husband
I am a billionaire
I shall not fall asleep anymore and use out in opportunities.
@ricoyale8800
I remember listening to this song heartbroken over an ex’s. Now I am happily married to a good man! Don’t settle for less ladies!
@cyfine2152
go girll .. i just left my bd and this was the final straw i am smiling sooo hard cause i know aint loose him he lost me .. and i tried i feel a weight lifted
@fergusonshaune5169
Fosho!!!
@ms.gracefullybroken8724
Rico Yale I sooooo agree DONT SETTLE & congrats babydoll
@ashleyreyna9100
🙏🏽
@linaware211
Can’t wait tell the day “I can say the same thing girl♥️
@laurynalana1876
She writes this song about a heart break then the next year is married to the love of her life and has her 2nd & 3rd children by him. I love you Ci Ci!!!!
@courtneycason4473
Bc nml
@vanesenastar8525
It's the " 3rd child by him" that is sending me!!! But, 100% agreed.
@laurynalana1876
Vanessa Sena yeah she just had her baby boy Win not too long ago.