had a contest where fans had a chance to remix 'Like a Boy' and meet Ciara, if the remix is saved. Britain's Manchester Evening News published that the song has an 'epic instrumental', 'gymnastic style vocals', and 'photocopied lyrics', but it is 'guaranteed to be a smash hit in the U.S.' Chocolate Magazine published it is 'one of her best tracks so far' and shows her mature side. Jody Rosen of Entertainment Weekly wrote the song is 'par excellence' and 'stirring revenge fantasy'. Bill Lamb of wrote that Ciara gives a 'breathlessness delivering' and says the song is 'intoxicating'. 'Like a Boy' was well received by critics. Ciara also co-produced the song along with The Evolution track 'My Love'.Ĭritical reception and promotion
The song is notable for its mixture of synthesized orchestral strings and hard-pounding hip-hop instrumental. The protagonist wishes to 'act like a boy'. Ciara wanted to know what it would be like if 'the roles were reversed'. According to Ciara, 'it's a record for my women' and she had 'a lot of girl talks'. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, and Calvin Kenon, and Keri Hilson details about double standards in society of how men in relationships can do certain things like staying out late, but when women do it is seen as disrespectful. 'Like a Boy' which was written by Ciara, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, J.
