Of course, any relationship can have shortcomings. But, if you spend time and you actually take a moment to hear what I say or get involved and support me, that’s the best feeling in the world.” “Spending time with me means more than anything. “I look forward to a person taking time to hear me out,” she explains. More than material love, Ciara seeks the type of relationship where commitment is more than financial. After all, she does want the door closed.Ĭiara then delves deeper into relationships on the heartfelt “Speechless.” On this duet with The Dream, Ciara clamors for more time with her man while celebrating the feelings she has for him. There’s a definite sense of excitement, but Ciara also injects an air of innocence into the song. We know what you’re talking about.’ I want to make a record for my girls, but what I’ve felt over the years is that when I do a record like ‘Oh’ or even ‘Promise,’ those records represent for my girls, but the guys like to hear it and hear their girls saying those things or doing the moves.” Guys will certainly like the moves described in “Turn it Up (Heavy Rotation).” On this energetic, bass-heavy tune, Ciara imaginatively describes turning her man’s bed into a dancefloor during a secret rendezvous. “I remember playing that song in a meeting and a lot of the girls were laughing, like, ‘Uh huh,’ and the guys were saying the same thing,” Ciara recalls with a laugh. She then shifts gears on the sultry yet charming “You Can Get It,” where the chanteuse takes a phrase typically associated with men and makes it her own. The up-tempo “Girls Get Your Money,” for instance, stands as the next girls’ anthem, as CiCi salutes women who go hard for their success, something she continues doing. “At the same time, I’m still showing my growth and trusting my first instinct, my basic instinct on everything – my music choices and creative choices.”Ĭiara’s instincts ring true time and time again throughout the dynamic collection, which features her as an assertive, visionary woman whose life experiences have taught her to trust herself and her decision-making process.
“With this album I wanted to take it back to the basics and bring back the bass,” says Ciara. Her striking good looks have led to modeling opportunities and her magnetic screen presence has jumpstarted a promising acting career.īut with Basic Instinct, her fourth album, Ciara wanted to push things further than she ever has before. Her dazzling dance moves have mesmerized audiences worldwide. She’s a global superstar whose infectious tunes have resulted in multi-platinum albums, smash singles and a truckload of awards.