Oh
Ciara Lyrics


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This is where they stay crunk, throw it up, dubs on the Cadillac
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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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