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 Feat Ludacris
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
In "Oh", Ludacris is paying homage to Southern hip-hop culture and its various influences. He namechecks different neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia (Adamsville, Bankhead, College Park, Carver Homes) and describes the scene he sees: Cadillac vehicles with spinning rims, gangstas wearing white t-shirts and Nike sneakers, and Hummers with chrome accents. He also notes the music and atmosphere, with people smoking weed and enjoying Southern-style cooking. Throughout the song, Ludacris celebrates both the women and the music that make the Southern scene unique.
The chorus of the song is a call to action for everyone in the club to get low, which is a popular dance move in Southern hip-hop. The second verse includes more descriptions of the Southern lifestyle, including the preference for light-skinned "red bone" women and the care taken to keep cars looking clean and shiny. Ludacris also brags about his own skills as a rapper and his ability to make hit songs. The third verse features more Southern-themed references, including "dirty south" (a term for the hip-hop scene in the South) and "ghetto harmonizing" (a style of singing that blends melody with rougher, spoken-word vocals).
Overall, "Oh" is a celebration of Southern hip-hop culture and its unique style, language, and traditions. Ludacris takes pride in his roots and showcases them through his lyrics and flow.
Line by Line Meaning
This is where they stay crunk, throw it up, dubs on the Cadillac
The people in this area party hard and show off their fancy cars.
White tees, Nike's, gangstas don't know how to act
The fashion includes plain white t-shirts and Nike shoes, and some people act inappropriately.
Adamsville, Bankhead, College Park, Carver Homes
These are the names of neighborhoods in the area where the song takes place.
Hummers floating on chrome
Luxury Hummer vehicles are being driven with shiny rims.
Chokin' on that home-grown
People are smoking marijuana grown locally.
They got that southern cookin'
The food in the South is delicious.
They got them fellas lookin'
The men in the area are attracted to the women.
Thinkin' I was easy I can see it
Some men assume that the singer is easy or willing to engage in casual sex.
That's when I say no, what fo'?
The singer is indicating that she is not interested and asking why the men would even assume that.
Shawty can't handle this
The men can't handle the singer's confident personality.
Ciara got that fire like
The singer (Ciara) has a lot of passion and energy.
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
The people in the area drive slowly.
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Despite being slow, the people in the area maintain a gritty, urban vibe.
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Partygoers in the club dance wildly and low to the ground.
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
The singer is encouraging women to come to the dance floor.
Handle it ladies back it up
The women should handle their dance moves and back up their confidence.
Buddy take a new whip, paint strip, into a bowlin' ball
Someone has painted their new car in a way that resembles a bowling ball.
Steel spoke honey spoke, wood-grain,armor all
The details on the car are described, including the appearance of the rims, the wood-paneled interior, and the cleaning products used.
Light-skinned thick chicks, fellas call 'em red bones
Men in the area are attracted to women who are light-skinned and curvy.
Close cuts, braids, long, gangstas love 'em all
Men appreciate a variety of hairstyles on women.
Wishin' I was easy I can see it
Men assume that the singer is easy to have sex with.
That's when I say no, what fo'?
The singer is not interested and doesn't understand why men would assume otherwise.
Shawty can't handle this, Ciara got that fire like
The men can't handle Ciara's confidence and energy.
Southern-style, get wild, old skools comin' down in a different color whip
The people in the area have a distinctive style which includes getting wild and driving old-school cars in non-traditional colors.
Picture perfect, you might want to take a flick flick flick flick flick
The scene is perfect and someone might want to take a lot of pictures to capture it.
Call up Jazze tell him pop up the bottles 'cause we got another hit
The singer is calling up a producer to celebrate having another hit song.
Want to go platinum? I'm who you should get get get get get
If you want to have a platinum-selling song, you should work with the singer (Ciara).
Ludacris on the track, get back trick, switch on the 'Lac, I'm flexing steel
Ludacris is back on the track and he's showing off his skills while driving a expensive car.
Same price every time, hot song, jumped on cause Ciara got sex appeal
Ciara's sex appeal has helped to make her song popular and successful.
And I keep the meanest, cleanest, baddest, spinning on stainless wheels
Ludacris has the nicest and most expensive cars, which ride on shiny wheels.
Could care less about your genus, I bump ya status, I keep the stainless steel
Ludacris doesn't care about your social status or intelligence; he only cares about his cars and keeping them shiny.
Trunk-rattlin' what's happenin', huh?
The bass is so loud that it's making the car trunk rattle.
I don't even think I need to speed
The car is so impressive that Ludacris doesn't need to drive fast to show it off.
Bass-travelin', face-crackilin' huh?
The bass is so intense that it's cracking people's faces, figuratively.
Turn it up and make the speakers bleed
The music should be played loud so that the singers vibrate and distort the sound.
Dirty south we ballin' dog
The people in the southern U.S. are wealthy, successful, and having fun.
And never think about fallin' dog
They're so confident and secure that they don't think about failure or hardship.
Ghetto harmonizing, surprising, running back cause the song is called
The people in the area are singing along to the music and enjoying themselves because of the catchy, well-known nature of the song.
Oh, 'round here we ridin' slow
The people in the area drive slowly.
We keep it ghetto, you should know
Despite being slow, the people in the area maintain a gritty, urban vibe.
Gettin' crunk off in the club we gets low, oh
Partygoers in the club dance wildly and low to the ground.
Oh (oh), all my ladies to the flo'
The singer is encouraging women to come to the dance floor.
Handle it ladies back it up
The women should handle their dance moves and back up their confidence.
Getting crunk up in the club we gets low, oh
The people are becoming increasingly wild and energetic as they dance and party.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CIARA HARRIS, ANDRE HARRIS, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, DON CARLOS PRICE, BALEWA MUHAMMED, VIDAL DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185
When Luda starts rapping and she climbing up the back of the car, that has always been my favorite part of the video for some reason. Anyway, who's here in 2021/2022/2023/2024?
@ronisworld5819
My momma just don’t know how fire this song is to me like 😩😩
@karenmerrell-brown1196
Me!!!!
@jabellatv3240
Yessss i forgot about that part and when. I seen it i went tf off. Lol damn i miss the those days
@LacedwithLacey2424
🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
@maryscheitler2488
Same
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
Nearly 15 years later, and the beat still sounds freshhhh
@norinrad7676
Sick beat
@equipmentsalesllc9450
very deep beat no one hears it ciara sings over it but when luda comes u can feel the beat rock
@kingblue3171
Agreed 😍