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.
One Woman Army
Ciara Lyrics
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I like a man who's nice and sweet
But he can stand at attention
I like a man who's down for me
Yeah he seduce me like a soldier
I put my heart up on the front line
I'm a little bit stronger this time
Only a soldier can have me now
If you can bring it, baby I'm all yours
Get in the battle and win this war
So let me see if you can handle it, handle this
Hey
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta go woah ooh
Oh oh oh all my ladies say
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta be woah
I'm a one woman army
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Better march to the beat
I'm a one woman army
I'm that girl who's nice and sweet
But I can put it down hard yeah (ooh)
And I can hold my own independently
But I'm still looking for a partner, yeah
So can you put out on the front line
Take a bullet for me right now?
I need a strong mad by my si-ide
Only a soldier can have me now
If you can bring it, baby I'm all yours
Get in the battle and win this war
So let me see if you can handle it, handle this
Hey!
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta go woah ooh
Oh oh oh all my ladies say
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta be woah
I'm a one woman army
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Better march to the beat
I'm a one woman army
Yeah
It's how I roll
All my ladies
It's time to get down
Left, left, left, right left
Left, left, left, right left
March with me now
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta go woah ooh
I'm a one woman army
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta be woah ooh
I'm a one woman army
Ciara's song "One Woman Army" is a song about a strong and independent woman who wants an equally strong partner. She wants a man who can stand at attention and seduce her like a soldier. She has been hurt in the past but is willing to give love another chance. Ciara puts her heart on the front line and has been shot down before, but she is stronger this time. Only a soldier, someone who is strong and brave, can have her now. She challenges her potential partner to get in the battle and win the war for her love.
The lyrics of the song are empowering and embody the strength and independence of women. It has a strong beat and encourages women to march to the beat and be their own one-woman army.
Line by Line Meaning
I like a man who's nice and sweet
But he can stand at attention
I prefer a kind and gentle man who can also be strong and commanding when necessary
I put my heart up on the front line
I took a bullet, I've been shot down
I'm a little bit stronger this time
Only a soldier can have me now
I've been hurt before, but I'm resilient and ready to love again. However, I only want a partner who is brave and strong like a soldier.
If you want my love, you better march to the beat woah
Fight for my love, you better stand up for me woah
If you want my love, well that's how it's gotta go woah ooh
Oh oh oh all my ladies say
If you want to be with me, you have to show your commitment and fight for our love. My female supporters agree with me.
I'm that girl who's nice and sweet
But I can put it down hard yeah (ooh)
And I can hold my own independently
But I'm still looking for a partner, yeah
I might seem soft and gentle, but I'm also strong and capable of taking care of myself. However, I still want a partner by my side.
So can you put out on the front line
Take a bullet for me right now?
I need a strong mad by my si-ide
Only a soldier can have me now
Are you ready to protect and defend me at all costs? I need a man who is unwaveringly loyal and strong like a soldier to be with me.
Left, right, left, right, get it right, yeah oh
Better march to the beat
I'm a one woman army
Follow my lead and stay in step with me. I am a force to be reckoned with and can handle anything on my own.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Olivia Waithe, Alexandra Tamposi, Damon Thomas, Ciara Harris, Harvey Jay Mason, Alexander Palmer
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