Promise
Ciara
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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 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? 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
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Written by: Ciara Harris, Elvis Williams, Jasper Cameron, Jamal Jones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Promise" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara which was released in 2006. The song was written by Ciara herself, along with Jasper Cameron, Elvis Williams, and Elgin Lumpkin.
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Album FeatureThe song is from Ciara's second studio album "Ciara: The Evolution."
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Genre Classification"Promise" is an R&B track with dance elements that talks about remaining devoted in a relationship.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States. It also reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Diane Martel, was influenced by Janet Jackson and Aaliyah's visuals. It showcased Ciara's advanced choreographic skills and was renowned for its sexual energy.
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Award Nominations"Promise" was nominated at the 2007 BET Awards for the Viewers' Choice Award.
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Critical AcclaimUpon its release, the song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its sensual vibe and the maturity in Ciara's vocals.
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Remix VersionsSeveral artists made unofficial remixes of the song, including R. Kelly and Jagged Edge.
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Noteworthy PerformancesCiara delivered notable live performances of "Promise" at the 2006 American Music Awards and on "106 & Park."
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Impact and Influence"Promise" was considered a stepping stone in Ciara’s career as it helped her transition from her initial "Crunk & B" phase to embracing a more mature and sensual R&B sound.
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Song InspirationCiara was inspired by a past relationship while writing "Promise," reflecting on the devotion and commitment she desired at the time.
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Production TeamPolow da Don was the producer of the song "Promise". He is known for his work with artists like Usher, Fergie, and Rihanna.
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