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 Run It
Ciara Lyrics
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I'ma be your favorite (your favorite, your favorite, girl)
All night, all night, all night, all night
I'ma be the one chasing (chasing, chasing)
I'ma get on your stage and sing like a bird, ooh, ooh, ooh
And I'ma get on your page, baby, like a word, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'ma break it down
Ooh, baby, baby, I'ma, I'ma turn you out
Oh now, tame me, brace me, hold me down
That's it, rough, soft, turn me around
Baby, I'm gon' do it 'til I've done it
And the next time they ask ya
You tell them that I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it
Boy, you know I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, whoa
Alright, alright, alright, alright (alright, alright)
Gimme what you got and I'ma take it (I'ma take it)
Tell me what you gon' do when I'm all up on you
Won't fight, won't fight, won't fight, won't fight
Shawty won't you go ahead and break it (break it)
Baby, get up on it, show me that you want it
Yeah, in the kitchen, in the hallway, up on the sofa (yeah, ooh)
Got me pop, pop, pop, pop, poppin' this thing like a toaster (ooh)
Lift off into the sky and exit earth
And let this ATLien give you what you deserve
Now baby, c'mon
Tame me, brace me, hold me down
That's it, rough, soft, turn me around
Baby, I'm gon' do it 'til I've done it
And the next time they ask ya
You tell them that I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it
Boy, you know I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, whoa
Tell me, how does it feel?
Do you like when I do this to you?
How does it feel?
I know you like when I do it to you
It's yours, it's mine
You can get it every day
All day, all night
You can get it every way
How does it feel?
I know you like when I do this to you
You tell them that I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it (you know I run it)
You know I run it
You know I run it (yes, I do)
Boy, you know I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it, it's mine
I run it (I, I, I, I, I)
You know I run it
You know I run it
I run it
You know I run it
You know I run it
I do, I do, I do, I do
In Ciara's song "I Run It," the lyrics focus on her being the one in charge and taking control, both sexually and in her career. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with Ciara claiming that after tonight, she'll be the listener's favorite. She repeats this sentiment throughout the song, emphasizing that she will be the one doing the chasing, breaking it down, and turning the listener out. She compares herself to a picture developing, which suggests that she's just getting started and has a lot more to offer.
Ciara then switches to a more sexual tone, encouraging the listener to give her their all and let her take control. She references various locations - the kitchen, the hallway, and the sofa - suggesting that she is ready to go anywhere and everywhere. She compares herself to a toaster, popping like "Ms. Thing." Ciara is confident in her abilities and doesn't shy away from taking charge.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, with Ciara asserting that she runs it, and it's hers. She also asks the listener how it feels, seemingly challenging them to keep up with her energy and intensity. Overall, the lyrics are empowering and confident, with Ciara showcasing her talent and asserting her dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
After tonight, tonight, tonight
After tonight's performance, I'll become your favorite
I'm a be your favorite (oh yeah)
I can guarantee that tonight, I'll be your favorite
All night, all night, all night, all night
I'll be chasing you and fulfilling your every need all night long
I'm a be the one chasin'
I'll be the one pursuing you all night
I'm a get on this stage and sing like a bird
I'll get on stage and sing my heart out, like a bird unfettered by constraints
And I'm a get on your page baby like a word
I'll get into your head or thoughts like a well-written word
I'm a break it down
I'm going to dance my heart out
Oh yeah baby I'm a I'm a turn you out
I'll make you feel good, I'll make you feel alive
Just watch me as my love start to develop like a picture
Watch how our love will develop as slowly as a picture develops in a darkroom
Go ahead and tame me, brace me, hold me down
Take control of me, rough me up, turn me around
That's it rough, soft, turn me around
Handle me roughly, then gently; experiment with me; take control of me
Baby, I'm gon do it til I've done it
I won't stop until I satisfy you
And the next time they ask ya,
The next time someone asks about us
You tell them that I run it (you know I) run it (you know I), run it, it's mine.
Tell them that I'm the one in control of the relationship
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, let's get this started
Gimme whatcha got and I'm a take it
Give me all you have and I'll accept it
(I'm a take it, tell me whatcha gon do when I'm all up on you)
I'll take whatever you give me, and you'll enjoy it
Won't fight, won't fight, won't fight, won't fight
I'm not going to fight against you, I'll let you take control
Shawty won't you go ahead and break it
Baby, be confident and show me what you've got
(Break it, baby get up on it show me that you want it)
Break it down for me, show me your passion, your desire
In the kitchen, in the hallway, up on the sofa, ow oww
Let's make love in various places, without any restraint
Call me pop, pop, pop, pop, poppin Ms. Thing like a toaster oww
I'm going to bring pleasure to you, like a toaster brings toast
Drift off into the sky, and exit earth
We'll make love so passionately that we'll feel like we're floating in the sky
And let this ATLien give you what you deserve
Let me, the ATLien (a reference to being from Atlanta), give you what you deserve
How does it feel
Do you like when I do this to you
How does it feel
I know you like when I do it to you
????
You can get it every day
All day, all night
You can get it every way
How does it feel
You like when I do this to you
How does it feel when I love you? Do you like it? You can have my love in any way and at any time you want. How does it feel when I'm intimate with you?
I do I do I do I do
(Repeated chorus) I am in control of this relationship, and there's no doubt about it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Ciara Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RG-cw8yg
I simply love Ciara. By far, she's the most slept on/underrated artists. She is super talented...very authentic! This song is the bomb!!!
@deejanaesamuels3861
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@Enheritance
this has a Janet style to it and this goes along with Ciara vocals very smoothly . its sexy and i'm mad this wasn't a hit she is very underrated smh
@moneyvegas
This shit still goes hard. Any that knows good music needs to put this song on their freak playlist.
@leonardtillman7301
Shout out to the dream for writing this. One of my favorite songs.
@lonnieshay5462
"Ima get on yo stage and sing, like a bird...
Ima get on yo page, baby, like a word..." Dope!
@crystalstrickland6669
She needs to rerelease this song 🎯🎯🎯just not hearing this for the first time on 2020 I loooooove it 🔥
@luvinmysailor
I've never heard this song!!! Whyyyyy??? This should've been a hit and I'm just hearing it in 2017
@shalynharrislovesciara7590
I love this song it's my favorite song in the whole wide world 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@nyzamilligan5456
This song should have been bigger!! This is sooo amazing.