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.
Jackie
Ciara Lyrics
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She always had big dreams
To see the whole world fall in love
And do what her heart believed
But mama said baby girl be tough
Everything ain't what it seems
I had to go through the things she went through
I now know what it means
I'm a bad mah'fucker
I'm a bad mah'fucker
Can't even hate cause you know this shit hot
Yeah I'm that bitch, like it or not
Better get ready 'cause I'm not gon' stop, stop, stop
Let that beat drop
A lot of these bitches they came and they went
I got a few things I'ma get off my chest
Please don't act like you ain't heard what I said, heard what I said
You heard what I said
I'ma B.M.F, Shawty put my initials on it, on it
I'ma B.M.F, I'ma put you all up on it, on it
I'ma B.M.F, Shawty put my initials on it, on it
I'ma B.M.F, I'ma put you all up on it, on it
Imagine delivering a 9 pound 10 ounce baby
I'm a bad motherfucker
Turn up
I'm bad, I'm bad
I'm a bad mah'fucker
I'm a bad mah'fucker
This song's for you
And you, and you, and you
Fuck a blog
I ain't holding back, I'm going off
You said you see me though
But I was in Madrid about a week ago
Run your, run your mouth
All this hating on me need to go and find a job
No subliminals, You worry about my biz
Worry about your business ho
Oh, have you been through what I've been through?
Man, you'll be popping this shit too
Oh, every time that I come through, I come through
They say that
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
Just a thought, you don't want to see me, not at all
What you tripping for?
If I don't rock with you, don't take it personal
I'm from the dirty, dirty south
I said it and I mean it
Now you know what I'm about
No subliminals, you worry about my bizz
Worry 'bout your ninnies ho
Oh, have you been through what I've been through?
Man, you'll be popping this shit too
Oh, every time that I come through, I come through
They say that
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
You wanna get up in my head, don't ya?
Deep down inside you wanna be me so bad, don't ya?
Oh, I know you hate it when you see me smile
Get used to it, I'mma be here for a while, oh
Bad motherfucker, bad bad motherfucker
Bad bad motherfucker, bad bad
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
I'm a bad motherfucker, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm a bad motherfucker, bad bad
See I'm just too bad for these motherfuckers
We gotta pop shit every time
Every now and then you know
Yeah, I'm talking to you
Oh, have you been through what I've been through?
Man, you'll be popping this shit too
Oh, every time that I come through, I come through
They say that
Oh, have you been through what I've been through?
Man, you'll be popping this shit too
Oh, every time that I come through, I come through
They say that
Damn it's so so sad
That I make you that mad
When when when when when
In Ciara's song Jackie, the singer reflects on the life of her mother and how her mother's strength has shaped her into the person she is today. The lyrics begin by describing Jackie as more than just a girl, a dreamer who wanted to travel and find love. But the singer's mother warned her that life is not always easy, and through her own experiences, Ciara now understands what that means. The song then moves into a confident declaration of self, with the singer calling herself a bad motherfucker and insisting that her success is not up for debate. She takes aim at her critics, telling them to focus on their own business instead of hers. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the singer asserting that despite the haters, she is here to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
Jackie was a girl, more than just a girl
Jackie was a woman with big dreams and aspirations beyond what was expected of her.
She always had big dreams
Jackie had ambitions beyond what was expected of her.
To see the whole world fall in love
She had a desire to experience love in every part of the world.
And do what her heart believed
She followed her heart and pursued what she believed in.
But mama said baby girl be tough
Her mother cautioned her to be strong in life.
Everything ain't what it seems
Life isn't always what it appears to be.
I had to go through the things she went through
She faced challenges similar to those of her mother's.
I now know what it means
As a result, she gained valuable experience and insight.
I'm a bad mah'fucker
She's confident in herself and proud of who she is.
Can't even hate cause you know this shit hot
She's so good that it's hard to dislike her.
Yeah I'm that bitch, like it or not
She's a confident, assertive woman who knows her worth.
Better get ready 'cause I'm not gon' stop, stop, stop
She's relentless in her pursuit of success.
Let that beat drop
She's ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.
I'ma B.M.F, Shawty put my initials on it, on it
She's a powerful and influential figure who wants people to know her name.
I'ma put you all up on it, on it
She's going to show you what she's capable of.
Imagine delivering a 9 pound 10 ounce baby
She's capable of handling tough situations, like giving birth to a large baby.
This song's for you
She's dedicating this song to her listeners.
Fuck a blog
She doesn't care what people say about her online.
I ain't holding back, I'm going off
She's not afraid to speak her mind and express herself.
You said you see me though
Someone claimed to have seen her, but they were mistaken.
But I was in Madrid about a week ago
She was in Madrid recently, not where the person claimed to have seen her.
Run your, run your mouth
She's not interested in hearing people's gossip or rumors.
All this hating on me need to go and find a job
She's not bothered by the negativity aimed at her and wants people to focus on their own lives.
No subliminals, You worry about my biz
She's not making any indirect statements and wants people to stop getting involved in her affairs.
Worry about your business ho
She's telling the person to mind their own business and focus on their own life.
You wanna get up in my head, don't ya?
Someone is trying to get into her thoughts and feelings.
Deep down inside you wanna be me so bad, don't ya?
The person is jealous of her and wants to be like her.
Oh, I know you hate it when you see me smile
Her happiness and success bothers the jealous person.
Get used to it, I'mma be here for a while, oh
She's going to continue being successful and happy for a long time.
See I'm just too bad for these motherfuckers
She's too good for the people who try to bring her down.
We gotta pop shit every time
She needs to assert herself and stand up for herself every time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CIARA PRINCESS HARRIS, CHLOE C. ANGELIDES, GAMAL KOSH LEWIS, HARMONY DAVID SAMUELS
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