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.
Oh
Ciara Lyrics
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White tees, Nike's, gangstas don't know how to act
Adamsville, Bankhead, College Park, Carver Homes
Hummers floating on chrome
Chokin' on that home-grown
They got that southern cookin'
They got them fellas lookin'
Thinkin' I was easy I can see it
Shawty can't handle this
Ciara got that fire like
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
Handle it ladies back it up
Getting crunk up in the club we gets low, oh
Buddy take a new whip, paint strip, into a bowlin' ball
Steel spoke honey spoke, wood-grain,armor all
Light-skinned thick chicks, fellas call 'em red bones
Close cuts, braids, long, gangstas love 'em all
They got that southern cookin'
They got them fellas lookin'
Wishin' I was easy I can see it
That's when I say no, what fo'?
Shawty can't handle this, Ciara got that fire like
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
Handle it ladies back it up
Getting crunk up in the club we gets low, oh
Southern-style, get wild, old skools comin' down in a different color whip (whip, whip)
Picture perfect, you might want to take a flick flick flick flick flick
Call up Jazze tell him pop up the bottles 'cause we got another hit (hit, hit)
Want to go platinum? I'm who you should get get get get get
Ludacris on the track, get back trick, switch on the 'Lac, I'm flexing steel
Same price every time, hot song, jumped on cause Ciara got sex appeal
And I keep the meanest, cleanest, baddest, spinning on stainless wheels
Could care less about your genus, I bump ya status, I keep the stainless steel
Trunk-rattlin' what's happenin', huh?
I don't even think I need to speed
Bass-travelin', face-crackilin' huh?
Turn it up and make the speakers bleed
Dirty south we ballin' dog
And never think about fallin dog
Ghetto harmonizing, surprising, running back cause the song is called
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
Handle it ladies back it up
Getting crunk up in the club we gets low, oh
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
Handle it ladies back it up
Getting crunk up in the club we gets low, oh
Ciara's song "Oh" is a catchy, upbeat tribute to the vibrant culture of the American South, specifically Atlanta, Georgia. The lyrics describe the fashion, music, and lifestyle of the region's residents, who are known for their high-energy, party-loving ways. The opening verse sets the scene with references to specific neighborhoods and landmarks in Atlanta, such as Adamsville, Bankhead, College Park, and Carver Homes, all while painting a vivid picture of cars decked out with flashy rims and smokers enjoying the local cannabis.
The chorus shifts the focus to the dance floor, where Ciara's smooth vocals urge listeners to let loose and get low. Here, the lyrics highlight street slang and Southern accents to make the song feel even more authentic. The second verse describes the physical aesthetics of the people, referencing light-skinned curvy women, close haircuts, and braids. The bridge introduces rapper Ludacris, who adds his signature style to the track, spitting rhymes about wealth, power, and Southern pride.
Line by Line Meaning
This is where they stay crunk, throw it up, dubs on the Cadillac
This is the place where people party and show off their cars, with expensive rims on their Cadillacs
White tees, Nike's, gangstas don't know how to act
People dress casually in white t-shirts and Nike shoes, and act wild and crazy
Adamsville, Bankhead, College Park, Carver Homes
These are neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia where people party and have a good time
Hummers floating on chrome
People drive expensive Hummer SUVs with shiny chrome finishes
Chokin' on that home-grown
People are smoking marijuana, which has been grown locally
They got that southern cookin'
The food in the South is delicious and flavorful
They got them fellas lookin'
The women are attractive and catching the attention of the men
Thinkin' I was easy I can see it
Some men might assume that I'm easy to get with based on how I look and act
That's when I say no, what fo'?
When they make unwanted advances, I turn them down and wonder why they even bothered trying
Shawty can't handle this
The men can't handle my confident and independent personality
Ciara got that fire like
I am a strong and passionate woman, empowered in my identity and sexuality
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
We drive around slowly in a relaxed manner
We keep it ghetto, you should know
We stay true to our roots and keep it real
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
We party and dance energetically in the club, getting down low to the beat
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
All the women in the club come to the dance floor and dance together
Handle it ladies back it up
Ladies, show us what you've got on the dance floor and back it up
Buddy take a new whip, paint strip, into a bowlin' ball
A guy got a new car and had it painted to look like a bowling ball with the steel and honeycomb wheels
Steel spoke honey spoke, wood-grain,armor all
The car has custom rims, a wood-grain dashboard, and is polished with armor all
Light-skinned thick chicks, fellas call 'em red bones
Men refer to light-skinned, curvaceous women as 'red bones'
Close cuts, braids, long, gangstas love 'em all
Gangsters are attracted to all types of hairstyles on women, whether they are cropped close or braided or flowing long
Call up Jazze tell him pop up the bottles 'cause we got another hit (hit, hit)
The producers of the song call up Jazze Pha to celebrate their hit record with champagne
Want to go platinum? I'm who you should get get get get get
If you want to make a platinum hit song, you should work with me
Ludacris on the track, get back trick, switch on the 'Lac, I'm flexing steel
Ludacris is featured on the track and he's telling people to back up and make way for his Cadillac with custom rims
Same price every time, hot song, jumped on cause Ciara got sex appeal
Ciara has sex appeal and this makes people eager to collaborate with her on a hot song
And I keep the meanest, cleanest, baddest, spinning on stainless wheels
Ludacris has the best and most impressive wheels spinning on his car
Could care less about your genus, I bump ya status, I keep the stainless steel
He doesn't care about someone's biological classification, but he does bump someone's status or wealth, and he keeps his rims looking clean
Trunk-rattlin' what's happenin', huh?
The trunk of the car is shaking and producing lots of bass
I don't even think I need to speed
The experience of the bass rattling is so amazing, he doesn't feel the need to drive fast
Bass-travelin', face-crackilin' huh?
The intensity of the bass is making his face vibrate and almost crack
Turn it up and make the speakers bleed
Turn up the volume to the point where the singers sound like they are bleeding
Dirty south we ballin' dog
In the southern United States, we are living extravagantly and enjoying our lives
And never think about fallin dog
We don't worry about falling because we are successful and confident in ourselves
Ghetto harmonizing, surprising, running back cause the song is called
The song has a catchy and surprising harmony that makes you want to run it back and listen again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Ciara Harris, Andre Harris, Christopher Bridges, Don Carlos Price, Balewa Muhammed, Vidal Davis
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