1, 2 Step
Ciara
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This beat is Automatic, supersonic, hypnotic, funky fresh Work my body, so melodic, this beat goes right through my chest Everybody, ma and papi, came to party Grab somebody, work ya body, work ya body Let me see you one, two step Rock it, don't stop it Everybody get on the floor Crank the party up We about to get it on Let me see you one, two step I love it when you one, two step Everybody one, two step We about to get it on This beat is Outrageous, so contagious, make you crave it Jazze made it So retarded, top-charted, ever since the day I started Strut my stuff and yes I flaunt it Goodies make the boys jump on it No I can't control myself Now let me do my one, two step Rock it, don't stop it Everybody get on the floor Crank the party up We about to get it on Let me see you one, two step I love it when you one, two step Everybody one, two step We about to get it on We gon' drop it like this It don't matter to me, we can dance slow Whichever way the beat drops, our bodies will go So swing it over here Mr. DJ And we will, we will, rock you It don't matter to me, we can dance slow Whichever way the beat drops, our bodies will go So swing it over here Mr. DJ And we will, we will, rock you I shake it like Jello, make the boys say "hello" Cause they know I'm rockin' the beat I know you heard about a lot of great MC's But they ain't got nothin' on me Because I'm five foot two, I wanna dance with you And I'm sophisticated fun, I eat fillet Mignon And I'm nice and young, best believe I'm number one Rock it, don't stop it Everybody get on the floor Crank the party up We about to get it on Let me see you one, two step I love it when you one, two step Everybody one, two step We about to get it on Rock it, don't stop it Everybody get on the floor Crank the party up We about to get it on Let me see you one, two step I love it when you one, two step Everybody one, two step We about to get it on
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Written by: Ciara Princess Harris, Missy Elliott, Phalon Alexander
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Release and PartnershipThe song "1, 2 Step" is the second single from the debut studio album, "Goodies" of Ciara.
- It features guest vocals from American rapper Missy Elliott.
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Production DetailsReleased on October 23, 2004, by LaFace Records, the song was produced by Jazze Pha who co-wrote it with Ciara and Missy Elliott.
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Chart Performance"1,2 Step" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed in the top ten for ten weeks. It also peaked on top of the Billboard Dance Club Songs.
- Internationally, the song made top five in Australia, New Zealand, and UK.
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Music VideoThe music video for "1, 2 Step", directed by Benny Boom, became notable for its choreography. Ciara's dance moves were likened to a young Janet Jackson.
- The music video was nominated at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Dance Video, and at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Short Form Music Video.
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Sales and CertificationsThis song has been certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- The single sold over 3 million copies in United States.
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Style and Lyrics"1, 2 Step" is a Crunk&B and dance-pop song that features elements of hip-hop, techno, and electro music.
- The lyrics of the song reference a simple dance step.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live in many high-profile events including the 2005 American Music Awards.
- Alongside "Goodies", Ciara performed a reggae remix of "1,2 Step" at the 2005 World Music Awards.
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InfluencesCritics noted that the song "1, 2 Step" is heavily influenced by 1980s electro music, resembling tunes from Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash.
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SamplingIn 2018, K-pop boy band NCT 127 sampled "1, 2 Step" in their song "Come Back".
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