Well, let's see. I always love doing the Acrophobia at Six Flags in Atlanta Over Georgia. Acrophobia is 250 feet high. You sit in a chair and it drops you really fast. It's really fun! When you get to the top, a lady starts to sing to you and you don't know when she's going to drop you. And as soon as you start to relax, off you go! It gives you a crazy rush, and people will just start screaming. I'm used to it but I still scream, too! [laughing]
What song do you think will give your fans a similar rush?
"High Price." That's one of my favorites.
You close Fantasy Ride with "I Don't Remember," which has an interesting premise: finding yourself at home, without knowing how you got there. What does that song mean to you on a personal level?
That song shows a person at their most vulnerable level. I haven't quite experienced that literally but it's one of those things, like imagining what could happen if I drank inappropriately. I'm not a drinker—and I say that on the second verse—but that does happen to people, where they drink and get so far gone that they are no longer aware of their actions.
Many artists are scared to tackle such sensitive issues, so what message do you have for young ladies that look up to you as a role model?
Take your time. Understand your value. You're a very, very valuable being. As the Bible tells me, a woman is a prize. Always remember that. Stay focused. Books before boys, my young girls.
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Article comments
1 - Gregory
By reading this article, I feel like I have been afforded the opportunity to learn more about Ciara's creative process while making an album. I loved her response to the last question that Mr. Perry asked- it goes to show where her roots are buried (in the Bible).