“Dose” by Ciara

“Dose” is the title of a 2018 song released by American singer, dancer and model Ciara. In “Dose”, Ciara talks about hitting her lover with a dose. It’s not exactly clear what she means by the term “dose”. But whatever it is, it sounds like something “naughty” that her lover would like.

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Ciara's Dose at Lyrics.org.

In addition to the aforementioned theme, the song also contains certain self empowering lines. For example, the lines of the song’s post-chorus (if taken literally) are laden with inspiration.

“When you fall, fall
Just get back up again”

The above lyrics are taken from the pre-chorus. Ciara is basically using those lines to inspire the listener to never give up in life. You might fall. However, don’t stay down. Get up, dust yourself off and keep going.

Facts about “Dose”

  • Ciara penned this song along with Carmen Reece, Rodney Jerkins and Sam Fischer.
  • Rodney Jerkins not only co-wrote this song but he also produced it. He handled the production solely.
  • Ciara’s management released “Dose” on September 14, 2018.
  • The word “Darkchild” that Ciara mentions in the song’s intro refers to the song’s co-writer and producer Rodney Jerkins. Darkchild is Jerkins’ nickname.
  • “Dose” has an official music video. The video, which was co-directed by Ciara herself, is a tribute to the American city of Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta is Ciara’s hometown. The clip was released on October 22, 2018 – a couple of days before Ciara’s 33rd birthday.
  • The mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms appears in the music video of “Dose”. In addition to Bottoms, a number of other prominent faces can be seen in the clip, including hip-hop dancer Jaylah Johnson.
  • “This track is Ciara’s fourth single of 2018.

 

Had Ciara and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins worked together before “Dose”?

Yes. Ciara and Jerkins had worked together multiple times in the past before this song. For example, as far back as in 2006, the pair collaborated on Ciara’s single “Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone”. That song also featured 50 Cent.

 

 

 

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