Wayne famously references Ciara’s then-rumored status and his own ambitions, rapping "I just wanna see if you are Mrs. Carter to be". 📈 Impact & Reception
Watch the original iconic music video and various remix versions: Ciara - Promise : r/rnb Reddit · CiaraVEVO Promise - Ciara(ft Lil Wayne) YouTube · CMS PROD Promise - Ciara feat. Lil Wayne (Slowed & Reverb) YouTube · CMS PROD Lil Wayne - Promise Lyrics - Dork Promise Remix Lil Wayne Ft Ciara
Wayne uses clever wordplay involving school metaphors ("tutor," "extra credit," "homework") and romantic devotion. Lil Wayne (Slowed & Reverb) YouTube · CMS
The remix transforms the mid-tempo ballad into a "freestyle-style" track where Lil Wayne provides a lengthy opening verse before Ciara’s vocals enter. While the original "Promise" peaked at and was
Critics often compared the song's production to the style of Prince.
While the original "Promise" peaked at and was a #1 R&B hit, the Lil Wayne remix solidified the song's presence in club and mixtape circuits.
"I will change my name to Boo and f*** around and call you" and "I can make your toes curl, I can make your soul jerk".