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.
The Evolution of C
Ciara Lyrics
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the past four years in my life have truly been a journey...
so many things about me have changed, my faith is stronger,
I'm much more confident, shook, my jeans feel a lil' diffrent,
a lot of life lessons learned, but no regrets, because I know, everything has helped me to make the women I am today...
In this interlude from Ciara's album, The Evolution of C, the singer reflects on the changes that she has experienced in her life over the past four years. She acknowledges that she has gone through a journey, and that there are many things that have changed about her, including an increase in her faith, greater confidence, and a new outlook on life. She metaphorically explains that her jeans fit differently, alluding to the fact that she has grown and matured since past experiences.
Ciara acknowledges that she has learned a lot of life lessons, but that she has no regrets about the past because she understands that every experience has helped shape her into the woman that she is today. Through this song, Ciara highlights the importance of growth and change in life, and accepting the journey that comes along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
the past four years in my life have truly been a journey...
I have been through a lot in the past four years and it's been quite an experience.
so many things about me have changed, my faith is stronger,
During this journey, a lot has changed within me and my faith has gotten stronger.
I'm much more confident, shook, my jeans feel a lil' diffrent,
I am now more confident in myself and my abilities, and there's a noticeable difference in my physical appearance as well.
a lot of life lessons learned, but no regrets, because I know, everything has helped me to make the women I am today...
I have learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way, and though there were challenges, I don't regret any of it because it has all contributed to making me the woman I am today.
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