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Ciara - Never Ever ft. Young Jeezy
Artist: Ciara
Featuring: Young Jeezy
Producer: Polow Da Don and Elvis 'BlacElvis' Williams
Album: Fantasy Ride
Label: Epic
The best artists are skilled at switching between a variety of musical styles and lyrical themes. In Ciara‘s case, complementing her club bangers (Goodies, 1-2 Step, Get Up, Go Girl) are slower, more laid-back jams (And I, Promise, Can’t Leave Him Alone). Staying true to that gameplan, she has reenlisted Promise producer Polow Da Don for the latest single off her long-awaited junior album, Fantasy Ride. Never Ever is a smooth track encouraging females not to let their unrequited love for any man ruin their lives, but CiCi doesn’t neglect to provide a male perspective – enter Young Jeezy, who delivers a guest verse reminiscent of his contribution on Usher‘s Love in This Club. In a nutshell, Never Ever has something for everyone; hopefully that appeal is enough to get Fantasy Ride a solid release date.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on January 12, 2009
Listen to More: Ciara , Young Jeezy , Club Written by Burmy
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ha. my dad used to sing this to my mom as a joke when i was growin up. except it was "if you dont KNOW me by now, you will never ever ever know me..." this is nothin special, but prolly decent as a album track
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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I am a fan of the original joint that was interpolated into this joint ("If You Don't Know Me By Now" by The Sytlistics) I really like the production and this ballad style from Ciara. This is one of the freshest joints I've ever heard from her. This should shut late winter/spring radio down! It's got that classic feel and it's something different. I truthfully don't think Jeezy matched this song AT ALL. I don't think any rapper should have been on this song. It was fine without it. It would have been better if Ciara just did a cool breakdown/bridge party and came back in with an epic outro. Either way, into rotation is goes.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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Right off the bat I liked the beat but I think it could've went to better use with a different artist...but she did good and I thought Jeezy did good too. O my gosh just thinking of love reminds me about how much I MISS MY EX-BOYFRIEND!!!:[ o_m_gosh (tear)...it's hard to get over your first love when you're the one who screwed up. :[
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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Polow does not, i repeat, does not sound good on this at all. period. ciara's a very talented artist, and easily, and beautifully, fit the song. You'd think with Jeezy's raspy voice, he'd only hit on a thug song, but he easily adapted to the instrumental.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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This is alright. I can tell this is something that can blow up. Not really something I like myself.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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This was good... I was wait'n for Jeezy part to be honest. I'm not a real big fan of slow music but this is alright.. can't complain. Jeezy was alright on this too. And I like all the little loves stories posted above. Donjonjon's was cute... and WOW:/... yeah girl I know, I'm in your shoes...miss'n my ex too!
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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nice. i see this on the radio
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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this one has such a smooth vibe to it...Polow on da beat is str8 fiyah....Burmy pointed out so well ...Never Ever has something for everyone; & Yes this joint has enuff appeal to give Fantasy Ride a solid release date...
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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This is a very hot joint the track is banging and Ciara done a very nice job on this track it should get a lot of radio and video play
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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The Young Jeezy feature alone should get her closer to a release date. Then when the song isn't garbage either, it helps. Jeezy really surprised me here. I thought it was a sample or someone else at first, then I was like wtf, it's Jeezy.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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It's an ok-song. This kinda song just showcases even more how poor her vocals are. Definetely not a single trying to hype up the album. It would have been nice as 3rd or 4th single if the album is actually out already. Jeezy as feature seems odd.
@Michael Hannah it's not The Stylistics or any other cover versions. The original is Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. |
| Posted on Jan 06, 2009 |
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nothing special bout this song at all apart from that great sample. i'm getting worried about what fantasy ride is gonna deliver if this is the best that Ciara can deliver after the boring Go Girl. why she didn't go with High Price or Echo will always puzzle me.
...saying that once this is all over the radio i'll probably tap a foot ;) |
| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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when i heard it sounded short
but i still like it |
| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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ilove it
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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the beat is just like love in this club, figures its polow. this could work for ciara and jeezy does his thing nothing special
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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I think this is a good song but its killin my mood come back and rate later. The chorus is sweet.
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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Definitely brings thoughts of Love in this Club without or the vocal presence. Jeezy was a great fit in this one I believe the placement was improper it should've been more like 4 bars Ciara, 2bars Jeezy, and switch back in forth. This was still cool the production was nice but again too much like Usher's track.
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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I like this record..Think it could be a hit. Jeezy alwayz comes on a track and makes it his own whether its with usher, kanye, mariah carey, he still does his thing. I'd give it a 4.5 but ima rate it a 5 cause i think it will climb the charts quick like.
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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This will be a banger, it has got to catch on. Man this song takes me back (to the original)to some high school times.
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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I have to say this is the best song Ciara has bringed out so far, Go Girl ain't ALL THAT but this one I feel it. Nice production from Polow Da Don and I like the lyrics... and like M.H. said she didn't needed no rapper for this song. ;)
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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Did it on this one...
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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Wow it's the first time I hear this song and I'm already lovin it. The production is on point and she is fire as always! Banger!
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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young jeezy killed the song in the beginning..n i don't mean killed in a good way..i mean destroy the song!..dey shoulda picked another rapper then him!..but the song is aight other than that
>>>the original song sound better though |
| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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Im feelin it. I don't think jeezy should have been on this track. Ciara could have held this down her self.
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2009 |
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true that ^, but Jeezy was good here too, wasn't a bad addition.
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2009 |
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Hey guys, that male voice in the beginning was actually Polow, so don't blame Jeezy for that.
Overall, this is a solid comeback. Will definitely sit well with the urban AC crowd. My only issue is that I think they could have gotten another rapper to fit better on this type of song (Joc, Weezy, Plies, etc.)-don't get me wrong, Jeezy's verse was solid, but I think he'd fit better on a more uptempo song. But still, it's a solid single, and will no doubt enhance appeal for Fantasy Ride (if the three-disc thing is still the plan, it's gonna be on the "Groove City" disc). |
| Posted on Jan 08, 2009 |
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Ehhh. This is ok.. nothing too special.
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| Posted on Jan 09, 2009 |
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ummm *yawnn* if it wasnt for jeezy i wouldnt of listend for so long.
maybe myspace-able songg. |
| Posted on Jan 11, 2009 |
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to me it doesnt sound like Jeezy in the beggining, its sounds like polow stacked his vocals over his because jeezy probably couldnt hit the notes..
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2009 |
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Started listening to it and i was like.. naaa that's not my song.. but by the middle of the track i was getting used to it. Good one!
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2009 |
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I love this song
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2009 |
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luv it!
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2009 |
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nothin special
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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this will probably be big but not my favorite
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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its cool. i like ciara but not the song much
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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i like
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2009 |
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good :)
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2009 |
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wow. Polow is a monster for this
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2009 |
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not bad
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2009 |
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i think its cute, ciara has really advanced over time. She's not perfect but i like her.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2009 |
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I Love This Song it's My Theme song For The year Ciara And Young Jeezy Killed It!!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2009 |
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hey my name is laportia and i rated this a 5 because i believe this song deserve it i've always been a ciara fan but this song explain my love life i cry almost everytime i hear it im in love with this man i knew for 5yrs his name is brandon we been bestfriends forever and he has a fiance now and i cant help but to think me and him belong together and the thought of him of him seem so right but you know i have to come back down to earth and face reality that maybe me and him are not meant to be it seem like he is more in love with her of course so i guess i got to let him go even though i don't want to if he don't love me now he probably never will
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I Like this song da first time i heard it!!
i kno ciara always have something 2 bring on da plate! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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i love this song like she said if that boy dont love u by now he never gon love u.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2009 |
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ciara is alwayz on point.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2009 |
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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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im a fan of Polow and this doesnt let me down. HOTT
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2009 |
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Dis Song IS SO TRUE!
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2009 |
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this is a good song for all those who are in love:}
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2009 |
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Love it!!
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2009 |
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THiS iS NiCE...i LiKEY! :)
CiARA...AlWAYS ON POiNT. |
| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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this song is sad and i love it.
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2009 |
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I love this song ci ci did it dis tyme i feel her on what she talkn bout i felt dis way wit ma ex :-(
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2009 |
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Tis song is sad she really did her thang wut dis 1 dis ma sng imma put dis on ma myspace lol yes i still have a myspace dnt h8 hit me up chanel444@hotmail.co look me up on myspace under chanel monia holla @cha gurl!!!!!holla..........
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2009 |
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hayy:D
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2009 |
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Love the production. Amazing song right here.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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pure perfection Jeezy and Ciara is hittin !
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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d!s !s my numb3r on3 song
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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i love this song. it describes a lot of what im going through as of right now. she really speaks out to me on this song.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2009 |
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um its ok i guess.
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| Posted on Feb 24, 2009 |
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old school flava. you got my vote
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2009 |
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awww..
this song is badass; its one of my faves now. ;) jeezy added the cherry on top. |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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awwwhhhh.. . .
this sonngg is sad but hella tRuE!!!! |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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hot thats all i got to say
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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I think that she killed this hoe!!!!!!!!! Jeezy always kills shit
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2009 |
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this song in it 4real
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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when i first heard this i was like yea dis is hot... my bf loves it when i sing dis to him.....
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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LUV IT. LUV IT. LUV IT
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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I LIKE IT I THINK THIS SONG WAS VERY GOOD.?
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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i lyk dis song
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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yay
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2009 |
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dis sond rite hear zi da shit
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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this iz da song
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| Posted on May 01, 2009 |
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wen dis song came out mi sis was tellin me the same bout mii man i luv dis song so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 07, 2009 |
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this is hot but i know he love me because he told me.lol
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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MY FAVORITE SONG....LOVE IHT...CIARA BE DOIN HER THANG..
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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this song is so true and i love it
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2009 |
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girl you did wonderful on this song
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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i love this f***in song man
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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this is my song!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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this song reminds me of my boo!!!!!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2010 |
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smooth track but only album-worthy class.
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| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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i love this song
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| Posted on May 28, 2010 |
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gurl u said it right if dat nigga dont luv u bi now he will neva luv duh:)
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2010 |
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LOVE THIS SONG
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 25, 2011 |
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this is the shit.....i felt her on this song.go ciara.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Ciara is my idle.
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Super like this.
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2012 |
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