Read My Lips

Ciara

About Read My Lips

"Read My Lips" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ciara for her fifth studio album, Ciara (2013). It was written by Ciara, Livvi Franc, and co-written and produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. The song was set to be released as the third single from the album, but was cancelled. To promote the album, Ciara recorded "video shorts" for some songs, including one for "Read My Lips", which lasts for 1:30. Musically, "Read My Lips" is an electropop song, with sunshine-y chords and bouncy, half-organic drums. Lyrically, the song features a lot of innuendos about cunnilingus, where Ciara uses a sweet vocal to talk about it. "Read My Lips" received favorable reviews from music critics who praised the song for being both ridiculously lubricious and kind of sweet. The song has charted at number 5 on the South Korea charts, selling over 890,000 copies. 


Year:
2013
4:08
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Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up out of this
La la la la la la
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up out of this
La la la la la la

So you’re stayin' in tonight
Everybody’s goin' out
Can we sit this one out, baby?
I got something else in mind
Close the blinds, dim the lights
And you better bring your appetite
I’ll make you something real nice
If you like a lot of heat
Better come up in my kitchen, baby
Got everything that you like
Why don’t you have a little taste?
Don’t let nothing, don’t let nothing go to waste

Down down, but you gotta savor it, savor it
I know it’s your favorite dish
Down down, you better put yo feet up
You ain’t leavin' til you eat it all up

I just wanna take care of you baby
You’re the only one I wanna give it to
This is all for you
I just wanna take care of you baby
Read my lips boy that’s all you gotta do
This is all for you

On the kitchen floor
Tonight you know it’s going down
If you want some more baby
You know I can throw it down
Turn my oven on and it ain’t gon' be no slowin' down
This is how it’s going down, this is how it’s

You can call it good time, we ain’t gotta go out
You got a home cooked meal right here
Come on and take another bite
That’s right, that’s right
Keep on going til you’re satisfied
It’s the best you ever had
Once you taste a piece of that
You can never go back baby, yea
There’s nothing else like this around town
Boy I got the sugar that can make you fall down

Down down, but you gotta savor it, savor it
I know it’s your favorite dish
Down down, you better put yo feet up
You ain’t leavin til you eat it all up

I just wanna take care of you baby
You’re the only one I wanna give it to
This is all for you
I just wanna take care of you baby
Read my lips boy that’s all you gotta do
This is all for you

On the kitchen floor
Tonight you know it’s going down
If you want some more baby
You know I can throw it down
Turn my oven on and it ain’t gon' be no slowin' down
This is how it’s going down, this is how it’s

Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up all in this
La la la la la la
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up all in this
La la la la la la
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up all in this
La la la la la la
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby get up all in this
Baby get up all in this
Read my lips

I just wanna take care of you baby
You’re the only one I wanna give it to
This is all for you
I just wanna take care of you baby
Read my lips for that’s all you gotta do
This is all for you

Read my lips, read my lips
Baby baby read my lips, read my lips
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby baby read my lips, read my lips
Read my lips, read my lips
Baby baby read my lips, read my lips
Read my lips eh eh eh eh eh

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Ciara

Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara (pronounced /siːˈɛrə/, see-ERR-ə), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer Jazze Pha. With his help, she signed a record deal with LaFace Records. more »

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Written by: OLIVIA WAITHE, RODNEY JERKINS, CIARA HARRIS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Read My Lips" is a song by American recording artist Ciara, featured on her 2013 self-titled fifth album, "Ciara".
Song Genre
Classified under the Pop and R&B genre, the song features a blend of electronic and dance music.
Song Composition
"Read My Lips" is a mid-tempo song, running for a duration of 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Lyric Contribution
The song was co-written by Ciara herself alongside top music producers and songwriters such as, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Amber Streeter and Livvi Franc.
Production Information
The song was produced by renowned music producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who has also worked with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey in the past.
Song Theme
"Read My Lips" encompasses a lyrical content that is considered flirtatious and suggestive, highlighting the sensual side of Ciara as an artist.
Critical Reception
Though not released as a single, critics have generally given positive reviews to the song, calling it a catchy and seductive track.
Musical Arrangement
The song features a meandering melody and a simplistic instrumental arrangement that emphasizes Ciara's distinctive and emotive vocals.
Performance
While "Read My Lips" was never released as a standalone single and thus did not chart, it still made significant contributions to the overall success of Ciara's self-titled album.
Music Video
Despite not being a single, a music video for “Read My Lips” was scheduled and then cancelled. However, during the promotion of the album, Ciara performed the song live several times, showcasing her renowned dance skills.
Song Impact
While "Read My Lips" may not be one of Ciara's most recognizable songs, its sultry and playful tone, together with Ciara’s mesmerizing vocal delivery, make it a notable track in Ciara’s discography.

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