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.
Keep on Lookin'
Ciara Lyrics
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Them big body business big night business
Them can't disrespect this
Them ah don't know from this tune
Come on, everybody done sell off
We no play no kinda game no soundboy can't come
Used to tell me I'm going down
Used to tell me I'm going down
I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down
I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down
I'm all that they want now
Maybe it's Maybelline,
Or maybe I was just born with it
All I got up in these jeans
Really ain't none of y'all business
Running out, rolling up
I'm taking off into orbit
Boys lookin', size me up
Damn, they think that I'm gorgeous
Heads turnin' as soon as a I walk by
Boys fightin' over all that I got
From the moment I pulled in the parking lot
They can't help but to stop and park
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
I would tell you haters to fuck off
But I'm still such a lady
Hate to say that I told y'all
Now you see I ain't playin'
I'm on another level
You should come get like me
Can't no one do it batter
Is that so hard to believe?
Heads turnin' as soon as a I walk by
Boys fightin' over all that I got
From the moment I pulled in the parking lot
They can't help but to stop and park
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
In Ciara's song Keep on Lookin', the lyrics revolve around the idea of being confident and comfortable in oneself, particularly in regards to one's physical appearance. The opening lines are a declaration that the song is meant for all the "hot girls" who know their worth and refuse to be disrespected. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "keep on lookin'," which can be interpreted as a dismissive response to anyone who doubts the singer's abilities or beauty. The verse "Maybe it's Maybelline, or maybe I was just born with it" references the famous makeup brand's slogan and acknowledges that while physical enhancements can be helpful, they are not necessary to feel beautiful.
The verse "Boys fighting over all that I got" acknowledges the male gaze and the idea that women are often objectified based on their appearance. However, the defiant tone of the song implies that the singer is not interested in being objectified or defined solely by her looks. Instead, she invites others to admire and appreciate her on her own terms. The final verse shows that Ciara is done with people telling her that she isn't good enough and is confident in her abilities to succeed. The song, therefore, is a reminder to love oneself, be confident in one's abilities, and embrace one's beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
This one fi all of them hot girl
This song is for all of the hot girls
Them big body business big night business
They have a big presence and are important in the nightlife scene
Them can't disrespect this
They cannot be disrespected
Them ah don't know from this tune
They don't know anything about this song
Come on, everybody done sell off
Everyone is already sold on them
We no play no kinda game no soundboy can't come
They don't play games and no soundboy can confront them
Used to tell me I'm going down
They used to doubt me
I'm all that they want now
But now they all want me
Maybe it's Maybelline,
Maybe it's Maybelline
Or maybe I was just born with it
Or maybe it's natural
All I got up in these jeans
They have something valuable in their possession
Really ain't none of y'all business
But it's none of anyone's business
Running out, rolling up
They are leaving and getting high
I'm taking off into orbit
They are ascending to new heights
Boys lookin', size me up
Boys are checking them out
Damn, they think that I'm gorgeous
They are very attractive
Heads turnin' as soon as a I walk by
People are staring at them when they walk by
Boys fightin' over all that I got
Boys are competing for their attention/affection
From the moment I pulled in the parking lot
From the moment they arrived
They can't help but to stop and park
People cannot help but stop and stare
I would tell you haters to fuck off
They would tell their detractors to leave them alone
But I'm still such a lady
But they still maintain their dignity
Hate to say that I told y'all
They hate to say that they told everyone so
Now you see I ain't playin'
Now everyone sees that they are serious
I'm on another level
They are on a higher level than others
You should come get like me
Others should aspire to be like them
Can't no one do it batter
No one can do what they do better
Is that so hard to believe?
Is it so hard to believe what they are capable of?
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Keep looking, but what they have cannot be yours
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep looking all you want, but you won't achieve what they have achieved
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
They used to doubt me, but now everyone wants what they have
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Keep looking, but what they have cannot be yours
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep looking all you want, but you won't achieve what they have achieved
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
They used to doubt me, but now everyone wants what they have
Keep on lookin', boy what I got baby you can't have
Keep looking, but what they have cannot be yours
Keep on lookin', keep lookin' on but you're lookin' as
Keep looking all you want, but you won't achieve what they have achieved
Used to tell me I'm going down, I'm all that they want now
They used to doubt me, but now everyone wants what they have
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Cameron Wallace, Ciara Princess Harris, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas
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