The video became widely popular, being viewed nearly 46 million times on VEVO, which is Ciara's most-viewed video. The music video was also nominated for "Video of the Year" at the 2007 BET Awards, but lost to Beyoncé's video "Irreplaceable." "Like a Boy" was nominated for "Best Choreography in a Video" (Choreog.-Jamaica Craft) at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, but the award was given to Justin Timberlake's "My Love" (featuring T.I.). It has Decatur and above it says "Zone Three" which is Riverdale where Ciara has the keys to the city.
It peaked at #5 on the iTunes video charts. On March 8, 2007, it debuted on BET's "106 & Park" at #8 and peaked at #1. On March 9, 2007, "Like a Boy" premiered on "The Box." On February 23, 2007, thehe video received a "First Look" on MTV's "TRL" and debuted at #10 and peaked at #4. On February 21, 2007, the video premiered on Yahoo! Music and BET's "Access Granted." It was shot in late January over a three-day period. D who also directed Ciara's " Promise" video). The music video for "Like a Boy" was directed by Diane Martel (credited as Ms. On June 26, 2007, Ciara performed a medley of "Like a Boy" and "That's Right" at the 2007 BET Awards. While the song was at the height of its popularity, Ciara's name was featured in a Sprint campaign along with Joss Stone and My Chemical Romance. On April 3, 2007, Ciara made an appearance on the reality show "Dancing with the Stars" where she performed "Like a Boy." She did her famous matrix in a pair of high heels. had a contest where fans had a chance to remix "Like a Boy" and meet Ciara if the remix is saved. The song is notable for its mixture of synthesized orchestral strings and hard-pounding hip-hop instrumental.Ĭiara also co-produced the song along with "The Evolution" track "My Love." The protagonist wishes to " act like a boy." She wanted to know what it would be like if "the roles were reversed." According to her, " it's a female-empowerment record."
Ciara’s ferocity in this song gives hope to all women that men will cease to treat them as their property."Like a Boy" details about double standards in society of how men in relationships can do certain things, but when women do the same, it is looked down upon.Īccording to Ciara, " it's a record for my women" and she had " a lot of girl talks." Realistically, men should be down on their knees bowing down at women like they’re queens and fanning them with large palm leaves. Is that so much to ask for? I sure don’t think so. Women simply desire to receive the same respect that they give towards men. If men can lie and treat women like dirt, why can’t it be vice versa? Ha, i bet the girls would surely enjoy doing that! It is clear that the feminist movement is hunting after the mental and psychological torment brought forth by men.Ĭiara’s female fans feel their veins boiling due to male existence. The music video depicts Ciara reprimanding this man in a hostile manner for causing her so much agony with his consistent carelessness. However, we are ready to release the truth of our suppressed emotions. This song demonstrates the burdens the female gender was kind enough to tolerate in the past. Her different scenarios for the girls now being able to create different bank accounts for shady businesses, making their spouses angry for staying out late, and working for money while their husbands are home taking out the trash, gives men a taste of their own medicine. Her inquiry of what would happen if the roles were switched (in terms of gender) put the guys in check.
Ciara’s 2007 hit song, “Like a Boy” gave me an adrenaline rush the minute I heard it.