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.
Let's Get Down
Ciara Lyrics
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It can be just me and you
With some shitty city view
And some candles that'll do
Let's just get married
It won't be no one just us
No crazy mom to make a fuss
No fucking distance to discuss
We won't take no one's advice
Cause they threw shade instead of rice
Meanwhile they fronted up all nice
They think it's just infatuation
When in fact our situation
It's stuck in that conversation
You said
"Let's stop time"
And I couldn't make a sound
I just felt emotion pressing down
All of a sudden
Something old, it wasn't us
And something new, it wasn't her
Something borrowed, wasn't time
And something blue, it wasn't me
And in the meantime
Please don't fall for someone new
You know what that would put me through
Only to me you say I do us both a favour
Those sweet moments try to savour
I'll reheat our conversation
Make a little alteration
Instead you'll look at me and say
Let's get married baby
Let's get married
Let's get married baby
And when we grind each other's gears
And when we poke each other's fears
When we both wanna break free
You know I'll pay for therapy
Let's get married baby
Let's just get married baby
Let's get married
Let's get
Let's get
The lyrics to Ciara's song "Let's Get Down" explore the idea of committing to a relationship and getting married. The opening lines convey a desire to have a simple wedding, away from any interference or complications. The mention of a "shitty city view" and candles suggests that the couple doesn't need extravagant settings to make their union special. They want to focus on their love, without outside influence or opinions.
The lyrics also touch on the doubts and challenges that can come with a serious relationship. The line "They think it's just infatuation, when in fact our situation" implies that others underestimate the depth of their connection. The phrase "Let's stop time" suggests a desire to stay in the moment and make their love last forever.
The song addresses the fears of the future, expressing a hope that the person they care about doesn't fall for someone else. They want to preserve the special moments they've shared and make necessary changes to ensure their love endures. Despite the potential conflicts and struggles in their relationship, they are willing to work through them, even seeking therapy if needed.
Overall, "Let's Get Down" is a declaration of love and commitment, acknowledging the challenges that come with a long-term relationship and emphasizing the desire for a lasting union.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get married
Let's make a commitment to each other and become husband and wife
It can be just me and you
Our wedding can be an intimate affair, involving only the two of us
With some shitty city view
Even if the view from our wedding venue is not glamorous, it doesn't matter to us
And some candles that'll do
Simple decorations like candles will be sufficient for us
Let's just get married
Let's not worry about other people's opinions or expectations, we just want to be together
It won't be no one just us
Our wedding will be a moment between the two of us, without interference from others
No crazy mom to make a fuss
We won't have any overbearing mothers causing drama on our special day
No fucking distance to discuss
We won't have to deal with any long-distance relationship issues
And when we're married
Once we are officially husband and wife
We won't take no one's advice
We won't listen to the opinions or suggestions of others
Cause they threw shade instead of rice
Because they criticized us or showed negativity rather than celebrating and supporting us
Meanwhile they fronted up all nice
Despite their external appearances of being supportive, their true intentions were not genuine
They think it's just infatuation
Others believe that our love is only temporary excitement or attraction
When in fact our situation
But in reality, our relationship is more than just a passing infatuation
It's stuck in that conversation
We are deeply connected and devoted to each other, as shown through our ongoing conversations and understanding
You said
"Let's stop time"
You expressed a desire to pause and preserve our love at this specific moment, to hold on to it forever
And I couldn't make a sound
I was overwhelmed with emotions and unable to respond
I just felt emotion pressing down
My feelings were so intense that they weighed heavily on me
All of a sudden
Something old, it wasn't us
Unexpectedly, something from the past surfaced, but it didn't pertain to our relationship
And something new, it wasn't her
There was a new aspect that appeared, but it had nothing to do with her
Something borrowed, wasn't time
We didn't need to borrow time from anyone because our love didn't depend on it
And something blue, it wasn't me
Although there was something melancholic or sad, it wasn't caused by me in our relationship
And in the meantime
During this period of time, before we get married
Please don't fall for someone new
I hope you don't develop feelings for another person
You know what that would put me through
You understand the pain and heartbreak it would cause me
Only to me you say I do us both a favour
If you only say 'I do' to me, it would benefit both of us
Those sweet moments try to savour
Let's cherish and appreciate the precious moments of love we share
I'll reheat our conversation
I will revisit and remember the words we exchanged
Make a little alteration
Make slight changes or adjustments to keep our relationship strong
Instead, you'll look at me and say
Instead of falling for someone new, you'll choose to declare your love for me
Let's get married baby
Let's make the commitment to be spouses, my love
Let's get married
Let's enter into the sacred institution of marriage
Let's get married baby
My darling, let's become husband and wife
And when we grind each other's gears
When we annoy or frustrate each other
And when we poke each other's fears
When we confront and challenge each other's fears and insecurities
When we both wanna break free
When we feel trapped or suffocated in the relationship
You know I'll pay for therapy
I am willing to invest in professional help or counseling to improve our relationship
Let's just get married baby
Despite any challenges we may face, let's still commit to marriage, my love
Let's get married baby
Darling, let's take this step and become husband and wife
Let's get married
Let's make the lifelong commitment and enter into matrimony
Let's get
Let's embark on this journey together
Let's get
Let's make this commitment to each other
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ciara B
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