Like a Boy
Ciara
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Pull up your pants (just like 'em) Take out the trash (just like 'em) Gettin' your cash like 'em Fast like 'em Girl, you wanna act like he did (I'm talkin' 'bout) Security codes on everything On vibrate so your phone don't ever ring Joint account and another one he don't know about (hey) Wish we could switch up the roles and I could be that Tell you I love you, but when you call, I never get back Would you ask them questions like me, like where you be at? 'Cause I'm out, four in the morning on the corner, rolling, doing my own thing What if I, had a thing on the side Made you cry? Would the rules change up or would they still apply? If I played you like a toy Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Girl, go ahead and be (just like 'em) Go run the streets (just like 'em) Go home, missin' sleep like 'em, creep like 'em Front wit' your friends Act hard when you wit' 'em, like 'em Keep a straight face when you tell a lie Always keep an airtight alibi Keep it hid in the dark What he don't know won't break his heart (hey) Wish we could switch up the roles and I could be that Tell you I love you, but when you call, I never get back Would you ask them questions like me, like where you be at? 'Cause I'm out, four in the morning on the corner, rolling, doing my own thing What if I, had a thing on the side Made you cry? Would the rules change up or would they still apply? If I played you like a toy Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that If I was always gone Let the sun beat me home (Would you like that?) I told you I was with my crew when I knew it wasn't true if I act like you Walked a mile off in your shoes (Would you like that?) Messing with your head again Dose of your own medicine What if I, had a thing on the side Made you cry? Would the rules change up or would they still apply? If I played you like a toy Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that Can't be getting mad what, you mad? Can't handle that R-A, go, here's the clutch If I paged you (Would you like that?) Had friends (Would you like that?) Never call (Would you like that?) No, no, you wouldn't like that, no! What if I, made you cry? Would they still apply? What if I, if I played you like a toy Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy
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Written by: CIARA PRINCESS HARRIS, CANDICE CLOTIEL NELSON, BALEWA M. MUHAMMAD, CALVIN KENON, EZEKIEL L. LEWIS, PATRICK MICHAEL SMITH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Music Video"Like a Boy" was accompaniment by a music video that was directed by Diane Martel and co-directed by Ciara herself.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Album"Like a Boy" is a track from the second studio album of Ciara, 'Ciara: The Evolution'.
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AwardsAt the 2007 BET Awards, the music video for "Like a Boy" won Best Choreography.
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CollaborationThe songwriting process of "Like a Boy" also involved the renowned songwriter and producer, Calvo Da Gr8.
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International Success"Like a Boy" saw international success, charting at number 3 in the United Kingdom and making it into the top 20 in several other countries.
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ReleaseThe song was released on January 2007 as the album’s second single.
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R&B and Pop GenreThe song features elements from R&B and pop music genres.
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Dance MovesThe music video is notable for its choreography, including Ciara’s signature "Matrix" move.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the double standard between men and women, expressing the desire to flip the script and act "Like a Boy."
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Delayed ReleaseInitially, the release of "Like a Boy" was delayed due to the commercial success of her previous single, "Promise."
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Double PlatinumThe song went double platinum in the US, as certified by the RIAA, making it one of Ciara’s most successful singles.
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Music Video Co-StarsThe music video for "Like a Boy" featured celebrity cameos, including the famous R&B artist, Monica.
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Social CommentaryThe song made a social commentary on gender roles, challenging typical stereotypes.
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Critical Reception"Like a Boy" generally received good reviews from music critics, praising its lyrical content and catchy beats.
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Song DurationThe official duration for the song "Like a Boy" is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
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ProductionThe song was produced by two acclaimed producers, Calvo Da Gr8 and Rodney Jerkins.
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Signature Song"Like a Boy" is considered one of Ciara’s signature songs and has been performed on her tours.
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Sound ChangeThe song marked a change for Ciara with a harder-edged sound compared to her earlier work.
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Lyric VideoA lyrical video for "Like a Boy" is available on YouTube, accumulating millions of views since its upload.
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