Like A Boy

Album: Ciara: The Evolution (2007)
Charted: 16 19
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Songfacts®:

  • In this song, Ciara imagines what it would be like for boys and girls to switch roles, and how they would treat each other. It's a commentary on how something a woman might do can be perceived negatively when a man could get away with it. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Amber - mocksville, NC
  • The song's black and white music video was directed by Diane Martel and shot in late January 2007, over a three-day period. Her leading man was played by NFL running back and Kim Kardashian's ex, Reggie Bush.

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  • Nikki from Heights, Txim not a big fan of ciara but i like this song alot
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