I Bet
Ciara
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I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you I bet you start needing me soon as you see me with someone else Somebody other than you And I know that it hurts, you know that it hurts your pride But you thought the grass was greener on the other side I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you So I'm s'posed to believe that it's Felini's callin' ova? I'm s'posed to believe that they're askin' you if you're home Went bowlin' yesterday, by me, can't get that ova me, not me I love you but I won't be a fool for you That is just somethin' that I wouldn't do, babe I mean I'mma stay if you could tell the truth But you can't, no matter how much time I ask So you can keep that bitch ova there givin' me the ugly stare The one with the silicone ass, and the Brazilian hair? You ain't gon' respect me no no no till I'm not there See, I got you comfortable, now you ain't really scared I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you I bet you start needing me soon as you see me with someone else Somebody other than you And I know that it hurts, you know that it hurts your pride But you thought the grass was greener on the other side I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you So you bought me a car, he can buy that too I can take care of myself and I can find someone to do it too, baby You actin' like you upgradin' me, I upgraded you You and me Fashion Week at Paris, I put you on to that new But you took advantage of me, took advantage of you, took advantage I cannot understand it, I cannot understand it, I cannot understand it I thought you'd always be there for me, yeah yeah But if you ask me if I knew betta now, hell yeah So you can keep that bitch ova there givin' me the ugly stare The one with the silicone ass, and the Brazilian hair? You ain't gon' respect me no no no till I'm not there See, I got you comfortable, now you ain't really scared I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you I bet you start needing me soon as you see me with someone else Somebody other than you And I know that it hurts, you know that it hurts your pride But you thought the grass was greener on the other side I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you Baby, tell me what's it Gonna take to keep it All the way more country [?] You won't get it till I'm gona away Away! I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you I bet you start needing me soon as you see me with someone else Somebody other than you And I know that it hurts, you know that it hurts your pride But you thought the grass was greener on the other side I bet you start loving me as soon as I start loving someone else Somebody better than you
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Written by: Harmony Samuels, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Ciara Harris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Bet" is an R&B ballad with a slow and steady beat, featuring heavy syncopation and the prominent use of a synthesizer.
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Album AppearanceThe song was released as the lead single from Ciara's sixth studio album, "Jackie", named after her mother.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was successful on the US charts, peaking at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbing to the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Release Date"I Bet" was released on January 26, 2015.
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Personal InspirationThe lyrics of the song are said to be about Ciara's personal experiences with her ex-fiancé, rapper Future, and the end of their relationship.
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Song ProducersThe track was produced by Harmony Samuels, known for his work with artists like Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Bet" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis, who has worked with numerous other top artists including Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.
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Acoustic VersionAfter the album’s release, an acoustic version of "I Bet" was also made available which highlighted Ciara’s vocal skills.
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Award NominationsIn 2015, the song was nominated for the Best R&B Song at the Soul Train Music Awards.
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Popular RemixA popular remix of "I Bet" features Joe Jonas and was included in the deluxe edition of the "Jackie" album.
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