Britney Spears - Lyrics

ABOUT

Britney Spears may have titled her new single "Me Against The Music," but she has rarely been more creatively in tune than she is right now. "I feel like I've hit a great new stride as an artist," she says with pride. "I've worked hard, and I feel like I've grown on so many levels."

In truth, "Me Against The Music" is hardly about declaring war against grooves. "Actually, it's about the intensity that people approach music with," Britney shares. "It's about getting totally lost in the music and pushing yourself to the edge in every way you can imagine. I love thoroughly immersing myself in music, and I wanted to capture that intensity in a song."

Britney's musical intensity and her evolution from a teen renegade into a provocative young woman are undeniable throughout "In The Zone," her fourth Jive Records collection. First and foremost, the project shows her flexing notably strong and mature songwriting muscles. She co-wrote 7 of the project's 12 sterling new compositions, collaborating with such heavy hitters as Red Zone ("Me Against The Music," "The Hook Up"), The Matrix ("Shadow"), Moby ("Early Mornin'"), and Cathy Dennis ("Toxic," "Showdown"). Also contributing hit worthy material to the album is R. Kelly ("Outrageous"), Ying-Yang Twins on “(I Got That) Boom Boom.”

Perhaps most significant is the appearance of pop icon Madonna, who lends her voice to the single "Me Against The Music." Collaborating with one of her all-time greatest musical influences was a dream come true for Britney. "The experience was beyond words or description." she says. The two forged what has become a powerful bond while rehearsing for their now-notorious performance on the MTV Video Music Awards this fall. "As we were working together, there were moments when I simply could not believe that I was standing there on stage next to her. It was never even in the realm of fantasy for me."

The musical union of Britney and Madonna within the taut, classic-funk groove of "Me Against The Music" is quite real, though, and it reveals each of them at their most kinetic and soulful. The song's accompanying video clip, directed by Paul Hunter, shows Madonna enticing Britney through a maze-like underground club, only to disappear into thin air when Britney gets close enough to touch her. The clip is rife with symbolic gestures of Madonna passing the baton pop power to Britney --- an image that the young artist finds exciting, humbling, and perhaps a bit premature.

"There is only one Madonna --- and there will always only be one," she says. "My goal is to have a career that is equally as special, but one that is completely unique to who I am. I'm honored by all that Madonna brought to this song. I really love the flow we share --- both on the track and as friends. I think you can feel the chemistry and positive energy we shared. It's completely natural and relaxed."

The natural and relaxed vibe of "Me Against The Music" is indicative of every note and beat comprises "In The Zone," an album that runs the stylistic gamut from streetwise hip-hop and electro-trance to new-wave-etched rock and well-crafted pop. From top to bottom, Britney effectively expands the parameters of mainstream musical consciousness with songs that lure listeners with infectious hooks, and then captivates them with layers of clever lyrics and deft instrumentation.

"Putting this record together was an incredible journey for me," Britney says. "I had the freedom to explore and experiment with some of the most exciting people in music. In the end, that allowed me to make a record that is a pure reflection of where I am right now."

What we learn from album highlights like the rambunctious "(I Got That) Boom Boom," which features the Ying Yang Twins, and "Everytime," a stark, delicate collaboration with Guy Sigsworth, is that Britney has grown into a fearless artist. "Those songs are particularly special to me, because neither of them sounds like anything I've ever done before," she says. "'Boom Boom' is so rough and edgy and fun, while 'Everytime' is so raw and spare. It's me stripped to my core as a singer and as a songwriter. It's as honest as I've ever been in my music. I loved working with Guy on that track. He made me feel comfortable and safe enough to go the full distance, emotionally and as a performer." Britney also has high praise for Moby, who worked with her on the mid-tempo "Early Mornin.'" "He's such a pure-hearted guy," she says. "He's so cool. He played me a really cool track, and I thought it was brilliant. It's turned out to be one of my favorite songs on the album."

She describes "Early Mornin,'" which unfolds with a deceptively insistent, easy-paced dance groove as a day-after-the-party jam, which balances some of the more assertive, dance floor-friendly cuts on "In The Zone." "Some songs are generally about going out and wanting to have a good time," she says. "One of the things I did while working on this album was write about a lot things like going out with my girlfriends, everyday experiences that I was going through. 'Early Morning' is about just going out and feeling bad the next day." Elsewhere on "In The Zone," Britney shows her sultry side, particularly on the steamy, turntable-ready "Breathe On Me," a Mark Taylor production that she characterizes as being "very vibe-y, trance-y. It's about being with a guy and not even having to really be with each other, but just the intensity and the anxiety between not saying anything. You don't even have to touch me, just breathe on me."

Among the more sensual songs on the album is "Touch of My Hand," on which Britney seductively floats her voice atop an arrangement of pillowy strings and languid, Middle-Eastern-kissed guitar lines. "It's tastefully done," she says of the track. "And I think it's real. It's nice and it's real. It's whatever your take is. Some people may think it's a little much, but that's where I'm at with my life. ... It's not freaky freaky, it's just a little freaky." Stepping out on a creative limb has been the basis for Britney's entire career. Dubbed by MTV as "one of the last teenage pop superstars of the 20th century," Spears enjoyed her breakthrough success at the end of 1998. She appeared in local dance revues and church choirs as a young girl, and at the age of eight auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club. Although she was too young to join the series, a producer on the show gave her an introduction to a New York agent. She subsequently spent three summers at the Professional Performing Arts School Center. She also appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions as a child actor, including 1991's "Ruthless." She returned to the Disney Channel for a spot on The Mickey Mouse Club, where she was featured for two years between the ages of 11 and 13. Her demo tape eventually landed in the hands of a Jive Records executive who quickly signed her to the label. She toured American venues for a series of concerts sponsored by U.S. teen magazines, eventually joining "N Sync on tour. It all added up to 1999's wildly infectious "...Baby One More Time" album to make its bow on the charts at No. 1. The set not only spawned a smash hit with the title tune, but also scored with the charming ballad "Sometimes" and the funky "(You Drive Me) Crazy." Before the album finished its impressive worldwide attack of the charts, it garnered Britney 4 MTV Europe Awards, including best pop performer, and 4 Billboard Music Awards, most notably female artist of the year.

The massive demand for new Britney material was satisfied when her 2000 sophomore collection, "Oops! ... I Did It Again," was released to a Spears-starved world in May. Once again, the title cut flooded radio airwaves, as did the anthemic "Stronger" and lovely "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know." She also racked up more awards that year by taking home an American Music Award as favorite new artist, a Billboard Music Award as album artist of the year, and 2 Teen Choice Awards. Britney would later earn Teen Choice Award honors in 2001 and 2003. Ever-prolific, the artist returned in 2001 with "Britney," a spirited, assertive collection on which she began to reveal her mettle as a tunesmith, not to mention as a vocalist of increasingly soulful depth. She earned high praise for the wickedly sultry "Slave 4 U," as well as for the forceful "Overprotected" and the gentle "I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman." The album's was quickly followed by Britney's motion picture debut, "Crossroads," which proved that she has the talent and box-office pull to be a multifaceted superstar. "One of the true joys of my life and career has been trying out new things," Britney says. "I've loved every step of this journey I'm on. I love singing and dancing and acting and songwriting... it all energizes and inspires me." It's that philosophy that has sent Britney "In The Zone," a project that shows this ever-growing and ever-exciting at her absolute best... or as she would say, "for now." "I can't imagine ever reaching the point where I've hit the wall," she concludes. "There's always something new and challenging to tackle. I can't wait to see what happens next."

ANTICIPATING

Top down, on the street
Lookin' in the mirror and
I'm checkin out my lipstick
Girlfriends up in the back
Were out partin' all night
Feelin so crazy cool
Vibe so right
Don't know what they're ready for
Valet baby, here the keys
We're about to step inside
Skip on the drinks
Head to the floor
Makin' my way past the show
My body's taken over
And I want some more
Whoa yeah ay yeah

I'll be anticipating
This is our song, they're playing
I wanna rock with you (rock with you)
You're feelin this right
Let's do this tonight

Step up baby don't be shy
I know you're feelin me cuz' your given me the eye
And I
Don't wanna play around
Baby watch me move
Check this lets make a scene
Don't need to wait another
Why you wanna make me long for ya'
Move it baby over here
So we can set it off

We can get down
To the DJ's sound
Feelin so good baby
All around
Feelin kind of naughty come and get me now

Whoa oh oh yeah!

I'll be anticipating
This is our song, they're playing
I wanna rock with you
You're feelin' this way
Let's do this tonight

Ill be anticipating
This is our song, they're playing
I wanna rock with you
You're feeling this way
Let's do this tonight

Gotta really let me know if you want me
You gotta turn me on and make me feel sexy
Gotta show me you got everything that I need
Gotta really let me know if you want me
You gotta turn me on and make me feel sexy
Gotta show me you got everything that I need

I'll be anticipating
This is our song, they're playing
I wanna rock with you
You're feelin this way
Let's do this tonight

Ill be anticipating
This is our song, they're playing
I wanna rock with you
You're feelin this way
Let's do this tonight

Gotta really let me know if you want me
You gotta turn me on and make me feel sexy
Gotta show me you got everything that I need
Gotta really let me know if you want me
You gotta turn me on and make me feel sexy
Gotta show me you got everything that I need.

BABY ONE MORE TIME

(Oh baby baby, oh baby baby)

Oh baby baby, how was I supposed to know
that something wasn't right here
Oh baby baby, I shouldn't have let you go
and now you're out of sight, yeah
Show me how you want it to be
tell me baby cause I need to know now
oh because

CHORUS
My loneliness is killin' me (and I)
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
give me a sign,
hit me baby one more time

Oh baby, baby, the reason I breathe is you
Boy you've got me blinded
Oh pretty baby, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
It's not the way I planned it
show me how you want it to be
tell me baby cause I need to know now
oh because

CHORUS

Oh baby baby, how was I supposed to know
Oh pretty baby, I shouldn't have let you go

I must confess that my loneliness
is killing me now
don't you know I still believe
that you will be here
and give me a sign
hit me baby one more time

CHORUS

I must confess (my loneliness)
that my loneliness (is killing me)
Is killing me now (I must confess)
Don't you know I still believe
that you will be here (im losin' my mind)
and give me a sign
hit me baby one more time

BOMBASTIC LOVE

I,, I'm here to testify that you´re the only one I belong to
I don´t know where to start, it turned into an art
Not to show the world that it was you
Who made me realize not to compromise
The fact that you and I should meet
I know we're gonna get, know we're gonna get, get...

CHORUS

Bombastic Love, so fantastic
Where I'm completely yours and you are mine
And it's gonna be exactly like in a movie
When we fall in love for the first time

Don´t know why I feel so insecure
I never understood what it stood for
I've gotta make sure that lonelyness won't stop me again
I can't sit and wait anymore
You made me realize not to compromise
The fact that you and I should meet
I know we're gonna get, know we're gonna get, get

CHORUS - repeat

It's gonna be Bombastic Love
Everything is gonna be alright
When I'm yours and you are mine
It's gonna be Fantastic love
When I wake up everything is still the same
And you don´t even know my name

I know it's gonna be

CHORUS - repeat

BOOM BOOM

Ying Yang Twins:
(Shout it)
We gonna go to the club and get crunk with Britney
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ying Yang, Britney

(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass

Britney:
Yeah, this is for all those southern boys out there
Check this out

I see you looking my way and I know that
You have something to say
Watching every inch of my body
Like you wanted to play

Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy

I begin to dance just a little bit
To turn you on

I got that boom boom
That you want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom
That you want
I don't think you should wait
One minute might be too late

Ying Yang Twins:
Whoo-hooo
Whoo-hooo
Whoo-hooo
Britney:
Yeah

You had caught my eye and
I wanted to get to know you
Don't be shy
I want you to come closer
So what you gonna do?
(So here we go)

Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(So damn sexy)
Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Tonight)

I got that boom boom
That you want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom
That you want
I don't think you should wait
One minute might be too late

Ying Yang Twins:
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass

Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Shorty, get on the floor and shake that ass for me
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Shorty, get on the floor and shake that ass for me

She naked
She soaking wet
Strip tease like a mmm
Drip, sweat
She got a little body that I can't forget
I ain't met a young lady that outdid her yet
Britney Spears and the Ying Yang Twins
Wazup, ha, we all became friends
Might as well let the party begin
If you're ready then jump on in

(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass

Britney:
I got that boom boom
That you want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom
(I got that boom boom)
That you want
I don't think you should wait
One minute might be too late

I got that boom boom (Yeah)
That you want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom (Yeah)
That you want
I don't think you should wait
One minute might be too late

Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Damn you look so sexy)
Boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(What you doing to me?)

Boom, boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Damn you turning me on)
Boom, boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
Yeah

BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY

I'm sitting here alone up in my room
And thinking about the times that we've been through
(oh my love)
I'm looking at a picture in my hand

Trying my best to understand
I really want to know what we did wrong
with a love that felt so strong

If only you were here tonight
I know that we could make it right

CHORUS
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy
'Cause you're the only one within my heart
I was born to make you happy
Always and forever you and me
That's the way our lives should be
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy

I know I've been a fool since you've been gone
I'd better give it up and carry on (oh my love)
'Cause living in a dream of you and me
is not the way my life should be

I don't want to cry a tear for you
So forgive me if I do
If only you were here tonight
I know that we could make it right

CHORUS

I'd do anything, I'd give you my world
I'd wait forever, to be your girl
Just call out my name,
and I will be there
Just to show you how much I care

CHORUS (2x)

BOYS

For whatever reason
I feel like I've been wantin' you all my life
You don't understand
I'm so glad we're at the same place at the same time
heh-It's over now.


I spotted you dancin'
You made all the girls stare
Those lips and your brown eyes (ooh)
And the sexy hair
I shake-shake my thang
I make the world want you (hehehe)
Tell your boys you'll be back
I wanna see what you can do. (uh)


What would it take for you to just leave with me?(Uh uh)
Not trying to sound conceited but me and you were meant to be (yeah yeah)
You're a sexy guy, (uh) I'm a nice girl. (don't you know?)
Lets turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world. (yeah)


Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (you know I need you)
Boys
To love her and to hold (I just want you to touch me)
Boys
And When a girl is with one (mm-mmm)
Boys
Then she's in control (yeah)


Pick your boy off the dance floor
Screamin' in his ear,
Must'a said somethin' bout me (what you say?)
Cuz now he's loookin over here (ooh)
You lookin at me? (hehehehe)
With that sexy attitude?
But the way yous boys moving it (uh)
It puts me in the mood (yea)
Ow


What would it take for you to just leave with me?
Not trying to sound conceited but me and you were meant to be (don't you know?)
You're a sexy guy, (uh)
I'm a nice girl. (don't you know?)
Lets turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world. (get nasty)


Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (i get nasty)
Boys
To love her and to hold (i get nasty)
Boys
When a girl is with one (i get nasty)
Boys
Then she's in control (you like that?)


(Here we go)
Tonight, let's fly, boy have no fear (have no fear)
There's no time to lose (baby what are you waiting for?)
And next week, you may not see me here (Uh-uh)
So boy just make your move (Let me see what you can do)


Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (ooh)
Boys (i like that)
To love her and to hold (the way you move, oh)
Boys (mm-mm)
When a girl is with one (it's kinda turning me on)
Boys (yeah)
Then she's in control (ooh)


Come with me, let's fly into the night
Boy, tonight is ours (it's just me and you baby)
Keep loving me, make sure you hold me tight (hold me too tight)
Lets head for the stars (Get nasty, uh,uh uh)

(Ow)

Boys
Sometimes a girl just needs one (Oooh yea)
Boys
To love her and to hold (so-so-so-get nasty)
Boys
When a girl is with one (get nasty)
I said boys (boys)
Then she's in control (mm-mm)

Can't live with them,
can't live without them

CINDERELLA

I used to be your girlfriend and I know I did it well
Oh yes, you know it's true
You'd call me Cinderella, all you had to do was yell
And I'd be there for you
Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairytales
Here we are with nothing but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay

CHORUS

I'm sorry, running away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Aah, but Cinderella's got to go

From time to time I tried to tell just what was on my mind
You'd tell me not today
"Come back, do that. Where's Cinderella at?"
Was all you had to say

Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairytales
Here we are with nothing but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay

CHORUS

I'm sorry, running away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Aah, but Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry, just trying to live my life
Don't worry, you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go

I used to say I want you
You cast me in your spell
I did everything you wanted me to
But now I shall break free from all your lies
I won't be blind you see
My love, it can't be sacrificed
I won't return to thee

I'm so sorry
I've already made up my mind
I won't return to thee

I'm sorry to say, I'm running away now
Don't worry, you will be all right
I'm running away, I've made up my mind now
You're gonna have to let me go
She's gotta go...

CHORUS

I'm sorry, running away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Aah, but Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry, just trying to live my life
Don't worry, you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go

DEAR DIARY

Dear Diary,
Today I saw a boy and I wondered if he noticed me,
he took my breath away.

Dear Diary,
I can't get him off my mind
and it scares me 'cause I've never felt this way.

No one in this world knows me better than you do,
so diary I'll confide in you.

Dear Diary,
Today I saw that boy as he walked by I thought he smiled at me,
and I wondered

does he know what's in my heart?
I tried to smile, but I could hardly breathe.
Should I tell him how I feel
or would that scare him away?
Diary, tell me what to do,
please tell me what to say.

Dear Diary,
One touch of his hand,
now I can't wait to see that boy again.

He smiled,
and I thought my heart could fly.

Diary, do you think that we'll be more than friends?
yeahea yeahea yea oh

I've got feeling we'll be so much more.. than friends.

ooh.. yea yea yea

DONT GO KNOCKING ON MY DOORS

Don't go knock on my door
Don't go knock on my door

Time is up
No more cheat n' lie
No more tears to dry
You and I, were like so "bye-bye"
Finally,
I am over you
Totally unblue
And I can hear myself saying
I am better off without you
Stronger than ever and I,I'm tellin' you now

Don't go knockin' on my door
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back
Don't go knockin' on my door

I can see
It's no mystery
It's so clear to me
what we had is all history
It's ok
I can sleep at night.
It will be alright
I can hear myself saying,
I am better off without you
Stronger than ever and I, I'm tellin' you now

Don't go knockin' on my door
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back
Don't go knockin' on my door

Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back

Don't go knock my door
Don't go knock my door
Don't go knock my door
Do what you want
As long as you don't come back!

Don't knockin' on my door
to stay away for sure
And now, I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back

Don't go knockin' on my door
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back
Don't go knockin' on my door

Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buyin' that
You better get off from my back
Don't go knockin' on my ..door

[talking]
britney & friend girl:hahahahahahahahaha
britney:ok, ok ok ok so listen listen so then he goes no matter what I do for you it never seems to be enough... oww I cant believe he said that you dont think I'm like that do you?!?!
her girlfriend:well you are
britney:what?!?!?,dont tell me you agree with him oh my god, oh my god
her girlfriend:well I mean everything was fine next its your freaking out its like u never satisfied
britney:Well I know im a little pikky.. but hey i just know what i want