Circus
Britney Spears Lyrics
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The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first
I'm like the ringleader
I call the shots (call the shots)
I'm like a firecracker
I make it hot
I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
Better be ready, hope ya feel the same
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
Just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
There's only two types of guys out there,
Ones that can hang with me, and ones that are scared
So baby I hope that you came prepared
I run a tight ship so, beware
I'm like the ringleader
I call the shots
I'm like a firecracker
I make it hot
When I put on a show
I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
Just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
Let's go
Let me see what you can do
I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus)
Yeah
Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus)
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
Just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
Just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
The lyrics to Britney Spears' song "Circus" describe her as a performer who loves to put on a show. The song starts with her saying that there are only two types of people in the world - the ones that entertain and the ones that observe. She goes on to say that she's the former, and she can't be in the backseat - she's got to be first. She's like a ringleader who calls the shots and makes things hot. When she puts on a show, she feels the adrenaline moving through her veins, and the dance floor becomes her stage.
The chorus of the song is like a circus, with all the eyes on her at the center of the ring, and when she cracks the whip, everyone goes crazy. She encourages everyone to let go and make a dance floor just like a circus. She also expresses her expectations for any potential partners, saying that there are only two types of guys out there - ones that can handle her and ones that are scared. She runs a tight ship, so they better beware.
Overall, the song is an upbeat, fun anthem about being the life of the party and putting on a show for everyone to enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
There's only two types of people in the world
There are two kinds of people: entertainers and observers.
The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
Some people perform and make things happen, whilst others just watch them do it.
Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl
I am a performer who puts on a great show.
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first
I don't like to take a backseat; I always want to be first.
I'm like the ringleader
I am in charge and lead the way.
I call the shots (call the shots)
I am the one who makes the decisions; I am in control.
I'm like a firecracker
I am full of explosive energy and passion.
I make it hot
I create excitement and intensity in whatever I do.
When I put on a show
When I perform, I give it my all and make it unforgettable.
I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
I am pumped up and ready to give an amazing performance.
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
I am the center of attention, and I am ready to give it my all.
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
I am a natural performer, and any dancefloor is the perfect stage for me to show off my skills.
Better be ready, hope ya feel the same
I hope you are ready to keep up with me and deliver the same level of energy.
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
I am the main attraction, and everyone's attention is focused on me.
Just like a circus
My performance is like a circus, with all the excitement, energy, and attention-grabbing elements that come with it.
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
When I start moving and directing things, everyone follows me with excitement and energy.
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Don't just stand there, come and join me in the excitement and energy of the performance.
Show me what you can do
Demonstrate your skills and bring your best performance to the stage.
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Everyone should relax and enjoy themselves, and together we can create an exciting atmosphere on the dancefloor.
Let's go
Let's do this; let's make this performance unforgettable.
Let me see what you can do
I want to witness your talents and see what you are capable of.
I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus)
I am leading the way and taking charge of the performance.
Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus)
I am running this performance like a circus, with all the excitement, energy and attention-grabbing elements that come with it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Benjamin Levin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Britney’s Inventions:
1) Entertainment (Circus)
2) Math (3)
3) School (Baby one more time)
4) Other planets (Oops)
5) Economics (Womanizer)
6) Jobs (Work B*tch)
7) Anime (Break the Ice)
8) Spelling (If you seek Amy)
9) Robots (I wanna Go)
10) Planes (Toxic)
11) Chairs (Stronger)
12) Strip Clubs (Gimme More)
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Telling my kids this is the greatest showman
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Poppy
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Poppy... It Is To! Every Passenger Needs To Be Served And Attended To.
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Zizi... Let's Make Them Feel Like Home.
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Life's too short to pretend you don't like Britney Spears.
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