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.
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Ciara Lyrics
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Look around and you will discover
Take a chance and try something different
Don't be scared, you might make a difference
Some people might call you crazy
And they may laugh at you and say you's a fool
But you can't care what they say 'cause
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
If you want some, come get some
You don't want none, come get some
Say "Ichi, ni, san"
Ichi, ni, san
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Try so hard to copy my style
Take a lesson, I'll show you how
But why not try to do something different?
Take a chance, you might make a difference
Some people might call you crazy
And they may laugh at you and say you's a fool
But you can't care what they say 'cause
Before you know it, they'll be following you
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
(Say, say, say)
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
If you want some, come get some
You don't want none, come get some
Say, "Ichi, ni, san"
Ichi, ni, san
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Now this one's for everybody, that's right
I need for you to try something different
Now you can move, move how you want
And you can do, do what you wanted
That's right, I said it
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
If you want some, come get some
You don't want none, come get some
Say, "Ichi, ni, san"
Ichi, ni, san
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Get in, fit in, get out, get out
Some people might call you crazy
And they may laugh at you and say you's a fool
But you can't care what they say 'cause
Before you know it, they'll be following you
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
Da da da da da
Da da da da
That's right, I'm done
Ichi, ni, san
Ichi, ni, san
Ichi, ni, san
Ichi, ni, san
Ichi, ni, san
The song "Get Up" by Ciara is all about being true to yourself and not being afraid to stand out from the crowd. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not conform to societal norms or expectations. The lyrics suggest that trying something different can help you make a positive difference, even if people may initially label you as crazy or foolish. In fact, the song argues that those who dare to be different can become trendsetters who eventually inspire others to follow.
Ciara employs powerful and repetitive phrases to convey her message to listeners. The chorus "Get in, fit in, get out, get out" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of fitting in only when necessary, but ultimately being true to one's self. The lyrics "if you want some, come get some, you don't want none, come get some" reinforces the idea that being unique and authentic can earn you respect and admiration.
The song calls listeners to action by chanting "ichi, ni, san" which translates in Japanese to "1, 2, 3". This can be interpreted as a call to take the first step and follow your own path towards your goals. The Japanese phrase is an interesting addition to the song, highlighting Ciara's diverse musical influences and aspiration towards global appeal.
Overall, "Get Up" by Ciara is a motivational anthem for anyone who struggles to stay true to themselves in a world that often pressures individuals to conform. The song encourages listeners to be brave, take risks, and stand out from the crowd to eventually inspire others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone wants to be like the other
People tend to look up to others and aspire to be them
Look around and you will discover
It's easy to find instances of this happening all around us
Take a chance and try something different
It's worth stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new
Don't be scared you might make a difference
Having the courage to try something new could lead to big changes, both for yourself and for others
Some people might call you crazy
Unfortunately, not everyone is going to be supportive of your efforts to try something different
And they may laugh at you and says you a fool
Others may mock you for not following the crowd
But you cant care what they say cause
It's important not to let others' negativity get to you
Before you know it they'll be following you
If you stick to your guns and keep trying new things, others may eventually recognize the value in doing so
Get in fit in get out get out [Repeat: x2]
Be yourself and don't worry about conforming to the norms of others
If you want some come get some
If you're ready to make a change and try something new, go for it
You don't want none come get some
If you're not interested in making a change, that's fine, but don't try to hold others back
Say ichi, ni, san
Count to three in Japanese
Now this ones for everybody that's right
The message of this song applies to everyone
I need for you to try something different
The artist is urging listeners to step out of their comfort zones
Now you can move move how you want it
Be yourself and don't worry about what others think
And you can do do what you wanted
Pursue your own interests and passions
Thats right I'm done
The song is concluding
Do [repeats]
Continue to be yourself and pursue your own interests
Ichi, ni, san
Count to three in Japanese
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Will Adams, Ciara Harris
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