Looking to transition from the teen pop styles of her first two studio albums ...Baby One More Time and Oops!... I Did It Again, Spears began to embrace a significantly more mature sound with Britney. The record incorporates genres of pop and R&B with influences of EDM and occasionally dips into disco, hip hop, rock and electronica. Its lyrical themes address the subjects such as coming of age, adulthood, control and sexuality. Spears herself assumed a more prominent role in the album's development, co-writing six of its tracks.
Britney received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented Spears' musical progression but criticized her increasingly provocative image. Regardless, the album was a global commercial success and debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 746,000 copies, making Spears the first female artist to have her first three studio albums debut atop the chart, a record she would later break with her fourth studio album In the Zone. The album received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards (2003). With worldwide sales of over ten million copies, Britney is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
Britney produced six singles. "I'm a Slave 4 U" reached the top ten in 20 countries but peaked only at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Spears's first lead single not to peak within the top ten. "Overprotected" also achieved international commercial success but peaked only at number 86 the US Billboard Hot 100. "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman", "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Boys" reached the top ten in several countries but all failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, while "Anticipating" was released exclusively in France instead of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". To further promote the album, Spears embarked on her fourth concert tour, titled Dream Within a Dream Tour, from November 2001 until July 2002.
I'm a Slave 4 U
Britney Spears Lyrics
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And I need to do what I feel like doing
So let me go, and just listen
All you people look at me like I'm a little girl
Well did you ever think it'd be ok for me to step into this world
Always saying little girl don't step into the club
Well I'm just tryin' to find out why 'cause dancing's what I love
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
I know I may come off quiet, I may come off shy
But I feel like talking, feel like dancing when I see this guy
What's practical is logical, what the hell, who cares?
All I know is I'm so happy when you're dancing there
I'm a slave for you, I cannot hold it, I cannot control it
I'm a slave for you, I won't deny it, I'm not trying to hide it
Baby, don't you wanna, dance up on me
(I just wanna dance next to you)
To another time and place
Oh baby, don't you wanna, dance up on me
(Are you ready)
Leaving behind my name, and age
(Let's go)
(Like that)
(You like it)
(Now watch me)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
I really wanna dance, tonight with you
(I just can't help myself)
I really wanna do what you want me to
(I just feel I let myself go)
I really wanna dance, tonight with you
(Wanna see you move)
I really wanna do what you want me to
(Uh uh uh)
Baby, don't you wanna, dance up on me
(I just wanna dance next to you)
To another time and place
Oh, baby, don't you wanna, dance up on me
(Are you ready)
Leaving behind my name, and age
I'm a slave for you (take that) I cannot hold it, I cannot control it
I'm a slave (it just feels right) for you (it just feels good)
I won't deny it, I'm not trying to hide it (baby)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
Get it get it, get it get it (oh)
I'm a slave for you (here we go now)
I cannot hold it, I cannot control it
I'm a slave for you, (here we go) I won't deny it, (yeah)
I'm not trying to hide it
(Like that)
In Britney Spears's song "I'm a Slave 4 U," the singer addresses the fact that people tend to see her as a little girl and underestimate her abilities. She insists that she has feelings and desires just like everyone else and wants to do what she feels like doing. The song is all about her love of dancing and how she feels free and happy when she's on the dance floor. Spears acknowledges that she may come off as quiet or shy, but insists that she does, in fact, love to talk and dance, especially when she's with a particular guy.
The lyrics of the chorus are the most well-known part of the song, with Spears admitting that she's a slave for this guy and cannot control her attraction to him. She wants to dance with him, and let herself go to the music. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's feelings of being completely under his spell.
Overall, the song is all about taking control of your own life and doing what makes you happy, even if others may judge or underestimate you. It's about embracing your desires and being unafraid to let loose and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I may be young, but I've got feelings too
Don't underestimate me just because I'm young, I have emotions just like everyone else.
And I need to do what I feel like doing
I desire to make my own choices and follow my heart.
So let me go, and just listen
Allow me to make my own decisions and respect my choices.
All you people look at me like I'm a little girl
Others often view me as an innocent young girl, but I am more mature than they realize.
Well did you ever think it'd be ok for me to step into this world
People should accept and encourage me to explore new opportunities and experiences.
Always saying little girl don't step into the club
People often try to prevent me from participating in adult activities like dancing at the club.
Well I'm just tryin' to find out why 'cause dancing's what I love
I simply want to have fun dancing and enjoying myself without judgment.
I know I may come off quiet, I may come off shy
I may seem reserved or timid, but don't underestimate my confidence and zeal for life.
But I feel like talking, feel like dancing when I see this guy
When I'm around this particular person, I feel the urge to express myself and let loose by dancing.
What's practical is logical, what the hell, who cares?
I don't always make decisions based on practicality, I do what feels right for me at the moment.
All I know is I'm so happy when you're dancing there
When I see you dancing, it makes me happy and encourages me to dance as well.
I'm a slave for you, I cannot hold it, I cannot control it
I am captivated by your presence and cannot resist the urge to dance when you're around.
I'm a slave for you, I won't deny it, I'm not trying to hide it
I openly accept that I am drawn to you and cannot help but dance when you're near.
Baby, don't you wanna, dance up on me
Don't you want to dance with me and feel the connection between us on the dance floor?
To another time and place
Let's lose ourselves in the music and the moment, escaping from our everyday reality.
Leaving behind my name, and age
In this moment, our identities and preconceived notions are irrelevant. We are simply two people dancing together.
I really wanna dance, tonight with you
I am eager to dance with you tonight and experience the excitement and energy of the dance floor together.
I really wanna do what you want me to
I am ready and willing to follow your lead on the dance floor and have a fun, spontaneous time with you.
Like that
Let's dance together in a spontaneous, carefree manner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell L Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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