I Proceed made it into the top 20 and was certified platinum in its own right!
I Proceed
Ciara Lyrics
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I don't care if you're in your car
I don't care if you're on the dance floor
And it don't matter who you are
It takes you over
It's crazy what could you be doing, what you doing?
Tell me how come you're not moving, why aren't you moving?
It moves you when you see the flashing lights
It feels so good, I can't control my waist
I can't control my hips
It makes me want to break
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
I bet you're curious
How I pop so hard and make my back break
It's in the beat, why aren't you hearing this?
Hit me so hard you feel the big bass
B-b-b-bass
It's crazy what could you be doing, what you doing?
Tell me how come you're not moving, why aren't you moving?
Energy, let the music get you high
It moves you when you see the flashing lights
It feels so good, I can't control my waist
I can't control my hips
It makes me want to break
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
I'm looking for my lover
Someone I can call my
Dream and like a brother
Also treats me like a best friend
He ain't got another, 'cause I'm the only one for him
Feels like magic when we're holding hands
He touches my heart
It makes me move, yeah
He makes it pop
And makes me groove, yeah, uh
It's crazy what could you be doing?
Tell me how come you're not moving?
Energy, let the music get you high
It moves you when you see the flashing lights
It feels so good, I can't control my waist
I can't control my hips
It makes me want to break
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
I'm looking for my lover
Someone I can call my
Dream and like a brother
Also treats me like a best friend
He ain't got another, 'cause I'm the only one for him
Feels like magic when we're holding hands
He touches my heart
It makes me move
He makes it pop, he makes it pop, pop
And makes me groove, yeah, uh
It's crazy what could you be doing?
Tell me how come you're not moving? (How come you're not moving)
Energy, let the music get you high, high
It moves you when you see the flashing lights
It feels so good, I can't control my waist
I can't control my hips
It makes me want to break
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
It feels so good, I can't control my waist
I can't control my hips
It makes me want to break
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
And therefore, I proceed to break it down
The song "I Proceed" by Ciara is a high-energy, dance-pop track that emphasizes the power of music to take over one's body and move them to dance. The lyrics describe the intense physical sensation that is experienced when listening to the song, and encourages listeners to let themselves go and lose control. The verses command attention from the listener, declaring that the music is powerful enough to take over no matter where they are or who they are. The chorus emphasizes the physicality of the experience, with Ciara declaring that the music makes her want to break and proceeds to break it down.
The song also touches on the desire for a specific type of love, one where the partner is both a lover and a friend. The lyrics have a playful nature about them, with Ciara describing her ideal man as someone who makes her heart move and makes her groove. The bridge asks the listener why they aren't moving and encourages them to let themselves be taken over by the music. Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of music to move the body and uplift the spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
It's serious.
What I'm about to say is important.
I don't care if you're in your car.
It doesn't matter where you are, this applies to anyone.
I don't care if you're on the dance floor.
Even if you're already dancing, this still applies.
And it don't matter who you are.
Everyone can relate to this.
It takes you over.
You can't control it, it controls you.
It's crazy what could you be doing (what are you doing?)
You might think it's crazy, but what are you doing instead?
Tell me how come you're not moving (why aren't you moving?)
If you're not feeling the music, why aren't you moving?
Energy let the music get you high.
The energy in the music can make you feel euphoric.
It moves you when you see the flashing lights.
The flashing lights are a visual cue to let the music move you.
It feels so good I can't control my waist.
The music feels so good, I can't help but move my body.
I can't control my hips.
My body moves on its own, I can't control it.
It makes me want to break.
The music makes me want to dance harder.
And therefore, I proceed to break it down. [Repeat: x4]
This is why I just have to dance.
I bet you're curious.
You might be wondering how I dance so well.
How I pop so hard and make my back break.
My dancing is so good, it can be physically demanding.
It's in the beat, why aren't you hearing this?
The music is what drives my dancing, why aren't you feeling it?
Hit me so hard you feel the big bass.
The bass in the music is so powerful, you can physically feel it.
I'm looking for my lover.
I want to find someone special.
Someone I can call my,
I want to find a person to love.
Dream and like a brother.
Someone I can rely on and trust.
Also treats me like a best friend.
Someone who is my partner and my friend.
He ain't got another, cause I'm the only one for him.
I want to be with someone who is only interested in me.
Feels like magic when we're holding hands.
Being with this person feels special and magical.
He touch my heart.
My feelings for him are deep and emotional.
It makes me move.
Being with him makes me feel good and energetic.
He makes it pop.
He brings the excitement and fun into my life.
And makes me groove.
Being with him makes me dance and be happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Ciara Harris
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