I Bet
"I Bet" | ||||
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Single by Ciara | ||||
from the album Jackie | ||||
Released | January 26, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
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Length | 4:47 | |||
Theron Thomas | ||||
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Ciara singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I Bet" on YouTube |
"I Bet" is a song by American singer
Developed as a "raw" and emotional track originating from a personal place in Ciara's life, "I Bet" was intended to resonate as "much bigger than any one person's experience". A slow-tempo, somber R&B ballad—with sparse, throwback 1990s-style R&B production—"I Bet" shifts from the sound of the singer's later discography to recall her earlier works, "And I" (2005) and "Promise" (2006). The track's lyrical content deal with subjects of betrayal, trust issues and infidelity in a romantic relationship.
"I Bet" was well received by
Three official remixes have been released – one featuring T.I., another featuring Joe Jonas and a dance remix by Dutch DJ R3hab with additional vocals added for R3hab's remix.[1]
Background
Following the release of her self-titled fifth studio album in July 2013 and her engagement to American rapper Future, Ciara revealed to W in April 2014 that her sixth studio album would be predominantly inspired by her then-fiancé.[2] Named after the rapper, the singer gave birth to her first child, Future Zahir Wilburn on May 19, 2014. After claims of Future's infidelity during their relationship had surfaced, it was reported that the couple's engagement had been called off.[3] Following their very public break-up, Ciara's album release was further postponed to 2015,[2] and during this time the singer "quietly" recorded new music, while concentrating on motherhood.[4]
"I Bet" was
Release
On January 13, 2015, music website All Access announced the name of the single in their radio format release schedule. The song's planned release to
"I Bet" then received a surprise premiere online by Billboard later that evening. Following its premiere, publications noted that the release of the song was reminiscent of Ciara's 2012 single "Sorry", which also served as a comeback for the singer in the form of a ballad.[9] The single's cover artwork, a black-and-white close-up of Ciara's face, was first posted on Instagram by the singer also on January 13, 2015. The artwork was shot during a photoshoot for L'Uomo Vogue with whom Ciara partnered with for the release of "I Bet".[10] The track serves as the lead single from Ciara's upcoming sixth studio album, Jackie,[6] and was released by Epic Records as a digital download on January 26, 2015.[11] The song was then solicited to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio in the United States with an impact date of January 27, 2015.[12] "I Bet" was made available on streaming media the same day.[13] Several acoustic snippets of the track alongside visuals from the singer's shoot with L'Uomo Vogue were also released on January 27.[14]
Composition
"I Bet" is a slow-
The lyrical content in "I Bet" are based on subjects of betrayal,[3] trust issues and infidelity in a romantic relationship.[19] They are aimed at an ex-lover who took Ciara for granted, and see her relive a relationship gone awry.[15] "I Bet" also details a story about life in the public eye.[21] Described as a realest,[19] scathing breakup song,[22] its content feature the singer making a stand to tell-off an ex-lover for not appreciating her.[3] "I Bet" goes through the motions of feeling bitter,[9] by acting as a callout of her former love interest's new girlfriend, manifested in the line, "Is that your bitch over there givin' me the ugly stare / The one with the silicone ass and the Brazilian hair". Despite her ex-lover's wrongdoings, Ciara admits she still loves him, namely in the lyric, "I'm singing this song 'cause I love you… Right now it's killing me 'cause now I have to find someone else when all I wanted was you".[6] The track's hook serves as a revelation that the singer's former lover will want her back,[18] manifested in the lines, "I bet you start loving me / As soon as I start loving someone else / Somebody better than you / I bet you start needing me / As soon as you see me with someone else / Somebody other than you".[3] Later in the song, it is revealed that in the situation, Ciara is not as boastful as the chorus would suggest; and tells a story of the pain of finding a new lover when her future was planned with her former one.[18]
Regarding the subject of the track's lyrics, a number of journalists opined that they were based on Future,
Critical reception
"I Bet" received praise from
The track received a mixed review from Idolator's Bianca Gracie who opined that the track failed to provide the "expected punch" reminiscent in the singer's 2013 single "I'm Out". However, she commended the song for showcasing "a more honest side to the often-private singer".[9] Emily Tan of The BoomBox shared Gracie's view, writing, "Since [Ciara's] known to be on the private side, we're pleased to hear her get in touch with her emotions here".[8] Feministing's Clover Hope wrote: "This isn't super hit status, but it's... Ciara. Good job Ciara."[20] Simarly to Stereogum's Breihan, Lindsey Weber of New York Magazine compared "I Bet" with Future's break-up song, "Just like Bruddas". She opined that Future's version of the story was "just awful," and Ciara's "less so, although still pretty biting". Weber went on to conclude her review, writing: "But isn't success the best revenge? Too bad 'I Bet' isn't much of a banger."[23] Breihan, however, deemed the ballad "a triumphant, badass single," where Ciara sounds "less robotic than ever".[27]
Accolades
Publication | Country | Accolade |
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Spin[28] | The 63 Best Songs of 2015 So Far | 13 |
Spin[29] | The 101 Best Songs of 2015 | 58 |
Commercial performance
On January 23, 2015, "I Bet" debuted at number 12 on Billboard Top Twitter Tracks, marking Ciara's first entry on the chart. According to Next Big Sound, its debut was contributed by the 1.8 million views the song's audio received on YouTube in its first week.[30] Following its rhythmic contemporary impact date in the United States on January 27, 2015, "I Bet" became the second most-added single on the format with 25 adds in its first day.[31] The song debuted at 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on February 14, 2015; it also debuted at 50 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and at 27 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[32][33] On March 20, 2015, it re-entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at 95. The following week, "I Bet" climbed 52 spots from 95 to 43 on the Hot 100, while also entering the US Streaming Songs chart at 28 and the US Digital Songs chart at 37, with most of its gains attributed to the release of its video. "I Bet" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million units in December 2015 and was the only female R&B song released in 2015 to earn this achievement. "I Bet" is Ciara's sixteenth top 50 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, since "Goodies" reached number one in 2004.
According to "I Bet" was certified Platinum on December 15, 2015. It was also the only song by an African American woman to be certified platinum in 2015.
Music video
In an interview with The Daily Frontrow, Ciara confirmed that she filmed the music video for "I Bet" in
Track listing
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Credits and personnel
- Ciara – songwriter
- Harmony "H-Money" Samuels – songwriter, producer
- Timothy Thomas – songwriter
- Theron Thomas – songwriter
- Chris "TEK" O'Ryan – engineer, vocal producer
- Carlos King – assistant engineer
- Ryan Kaul – assistant engineer
- Maddox Chimm – assistant engineer
- Jaycen Joshua – mixer
- Dave Kutch – mastering
Credits adapted from Qobuz.[5]
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[41] | 33 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[42] | 95 |
Scotland (OCC)[43] | 30 |
56 | |
13 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[46] | 43 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[47] | 15 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[48] | 22 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[49] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | January 26, 2015 | Digital download | Epic | [11] |
January 27, 2015 | Rhythmic contemporary | [12] | ||
Urban contemporary
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Streaming | [13] | |||
United Kingdom | April 14, 2015 | Digital download – Remix | RCA | [39] |
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External links
- Audio on YouTube