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 Title
Ciara Lyrics
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The way you smell it's so intoxicating
I can't help myself there's no one else
That makes me feel the way you make me feel.
Give me your loving, give me your loving all you got
Cause I'm gonna give you, I'm gonna give you all of mine.
Whenever you ready baby I'm ready to be yours, just
[Chorus]
I want the title (title)
I want to be known as your girl (girl)
I want to kick it with you like you're best friend (friend)
So let a girl come in your world (world)
I want to be your lady (the title) [Repeat: x2]
Gotta let me know if you want me to be the one,
Baby let me know if you want me to be the one.
And It's something about the way (way that you talk)
Every time you say my name (I can't talk)
Oh boy you know you got me (speechless)
Boy you know you got me (speechless)
Let the music stop.
Give me your loving, give me your loving all you got
Cause I'm gonna give you, I'm gonna give you all of mine.
Whenever you ready baby I'm ready to be yours, just
To let you know this is what I want
[Chorus]
Gotta let me know if you want me to be the one,
Baby let me know if you want me to be the one. [Repeat: x2]
[Chorus]
Gotta let me know if you want me to be the one,
Baby let me know if you want me to be the one.
In Ciara's song "The Title," the singer expresses her desire to have a committed relationship with her love interest. She praises his style, smell, and the way he makes her feel, indicating her intense attraction towards him. She yearns to have the title of "your girl" and to kick it with him as if they are best friends. In the verses, Ciara states that she wants her love interest to let her know if he wants her to be the one for him. She wants to be assured that he desires to be in a romantic relationship with her.
In the chorus, Ciara reiterates her desire to have the title of "your girl" and to be known as his lady. She wants to be a part of his world and is ready to give him all her love if he reciprocates the same. She emphasizes that her love interest needs to let her know if he wants her to be the one, indicating that she is not going to wait around indefinitely.
Overall, "The Title" is a passionate love song that emphasizes the importance of communication in a romantic relationship. Ciara wants her love interest to be upfront with her and let her know if he wants to pursue a romantic relationship with her.
Line by Line Meaning
I like your style the way you dress
I find your clothing taste very appealing and attractive
The way you smell it's so intoxicating
Your scent is very captivating and alluring to me
I can't help myself there's no one else
I feel unable to resist you and there's nobody else who has the same effect on me
That makes me feel the way you make me feel.
You have a unique ability to make me feel a certain way that nobody else can replicate
Give me your loving, give me your loving all you got
I want you to give me all of your affection and love
Cause I'm gonna give you, I'm gonna give you all of mine.
In return, I promise to give you all of my own love and affection
Whenever you ready baby I'm ready to be yours, just
I'm willing to commit to a romantic relationship with you if you are also ready
To let you know this is what I want
I'm expressing my desire for us to pursue a relationship together
I want the title (title)
I want the official recognition of being your girlfriend, or having a committed romantic relationship with you
I want to be known as your girl (girl)
I want people to know that I am your girlfriend and have an exclusive romantic relationship with you
I want to kick it with you like you're best friend (friend)
I want to have a close and comfortable relationship with you, similar to the one shared by best friends
So let a girl come in your world (world)
I want to be a part of your life and your world, and have a special place in your heart
I want to be your lady (the title) [Repeat: x2]
I want to be your girlfriend, or the woman in your life who holds a special place of love and affection
Gotta let me know if you want me to be the one,
You need to tell me if you want me to be your girlfriend and commit to a romantic relationship
Baby let me know if you want me to be the one.
It's important for you to communicate your feelings and intentions about our potential romantic relationship
And It's something about the way (way that you talk)
There's something special and attractive about the way you speak
Every time you say my name (I can't talk)
I feel a certain way every time you address me by my name, to the point where I'm unable to articulate myself
Oh boy you know you got me (speechless)
You have a certain power and appeal over me that leaves me speechless
Boy you know you got me (speechless)
You have a unique effect on me, rendering me unable to speak coherently or express myself fully
Let the music stop.
I want to pause for a moment and focus solely on us and our connection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CIARA HARRIS, CIARA PRINCESS HARRIS, JASPER TREMAINE CAMERON, SKIP SCARBOROUGH
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