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.
Promises Promises
Ciara Lyrics
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Baby, take a ride
I just wanna vibe with you, you
Baby, you and I can have a good time
Tell me what you like
Oo, oo
Now, listen
And I've been kind of lonely
But I'm looking for somebody to talk to
Love me, someone who can hold me
Is that you?
I'm looking for somebody I can call boo
Looking for the only one that I can give my all to
Tell me if it's you, you, you
What you wanna do, do, do?
Make your move
You can be my teacher
I'll do homework
You can give me extra credit, baby
I'll do more work
What you wanna do, do, do?
Now it's me and you, you, you
The mood
This mood is so right
It feels so right
You can be my prince
My knight
You can be my Superman
Save me, here I am
'Cause, baby
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
You and me together
Picture perfect
I'll spend all my money all my time
Because you're worth it
It's just me and you, you, you
What you wanna do, do, do?
Make a move
Call me mama, spoil you like a baby
Thinking about you, dreaming about you
Got me going crazy
What you wanna do, do, do?
Now it's me and you, you, you
The mood, yeah
This mood is so right
It feels so right
You can be my prince
My knight
You can be my Superman
Save me, here I am
'Cause, baby
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
I mean everything that I say
From the bottom of my heart
I will never, never, ever hurt you
I open my heart
Open my heart
Give it to you
Tell the whole world that I'm in love with you
Whatever you want
Baby, I'll do
I know I don't want nobody else but you
'Cause, baby
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
In "Promise," Ciara expresses her desire to find someone to love and care for her. She shares her emotions with her partner, saying that she has been single and lonely for a while and is looking for someone to talk to, love, and hold her. She tells her partner that she has been searching for the "only one" to give her all to, and she asks if they are that person. She is willing to do whatever it takes to be with her significant other, promising to never lie to him and dedicating her time, money, and energy to him. Throughout the song, Ciara reassures her partner that she will always be there for him and be his devoted partner in every sense of the word.
Ciara's "Promise" was released as the lead single from her second album, "Ciara: The Evolution," in 2006. The song was written by Ciara, Jasper Cameron, and The Clutch, and it combines elements of pop, R&B, and hip hop. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 21 weeks on the chart. The music video, directed by Diane Martel, features Ciara dancing with a group of backup dancers in front of a simple white background. The video was praised for its choreography and Ciara's dance skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Come enjoy the life
Baby, take a ride
I just wanna vibe with you, you
Baby, you and I can have a good time
Tell me what you like
Oo, oo
She wants to spend quality time with the person she loves and wants to know their likes.
Now, listen
I've been single for a while now
And I've been kind of lonely
But I'm looking for somebody to talk to
Love me, someone who can hold me
Is that you?
After being single for a while, she wants someone who can show love and support her emotionally.
I'm looking for somebody I can call boo
Looking for the only one that I can give my all to
Tell me if it's you, you, you
What you wanna do, do, do?
Make your move
You can be my teacher
I'll do homework
You can give me extra credit, baby
I'll do more work
What you wanna do, do, do?
Now it's me and you, you, you
The mood
She seeks commitment from someone special that she can dedicate herself to and desires to know their intentions. She is willing to learn and work harder to please them and is excited about what their relationship can bring.
This mood is so right
It feels so right
You can be my prince
My knight
You can be my Superman
Save me, here I am
Their chemistry is perfect, and she looks at him as her prince, knight, and superhero. She wants him to be her protector and save her.
'Cause, baby
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
There's nothing I won't do
To spend my life with you
I'll give my all to you
I promise that I will never lie to you, boy
She promises to be honest and commit to him forever, giving him all of herself.
You and me together
Picture perfect
I'll spend all my money all my time
Because you're worth it
It's just me and you, you, you
What you wanna do, do, do?
Make a move
Call me mama, spoil you like a baby
Thinking about you, dreaming about you
Got me going crazy
What you wanna do, do, do?
Now it's me and you, you, you
The mood, yeah
She idealizes them together as the perfect couple and is willing to give all her time and money to be with him. She is playful and wants him to make moves, and she will take care of him like a mother. She can't stop thinking and dreaming about him because he makes her go wild.
I mean everything that I say
From the bottom of my heart
I will never, never, ever hurt you
I open my heart
Open my heart
Give it to you
Tell the whole world that I'm in love with you
Whatever you want
Baby, I'll do
I know I don't want nobody else but you
She means every word she says expressing her love for him and promises never to hurt him. She opens her heart to him and is willing to do anything he desires. She is sure she wants no one but him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ciara Harris, Elvis Williams, Jasper Cameron, Jamal Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KalayahHarper-eb5ps
People who are watching this in 2024
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Edit:mom I’m famous mom can someone blow my phone up
@juannette2011
Im right heaaa 😘😘
@bassysimpalah2892
The choreography is sick. Years later still dope to watch
@showtime516
Ciara and Chris Brown are the little goats to Micheal Jackson as far as dance talent‼️🔥
@brownandbeautiful35
@@showtime516 Don't leave out Janet and MC Hammer especially with that choreography in pumps and a bump
@alipia561
My fave always 💅
@Loyalloyd3
Fire
@latonyasoloman5700
And she did a homework she got the best dancers
@Meangirl2257
I just tried to imitate this choreography, I’m out of breath, my knees cracked three times, and my back cracked twice. Ciara is the goat 🐐 😮💨
@unapologeticdida
😂😂😂😂