It was featured on her first greatest hits compilation, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (2004). It was written and produced by Bloodshy & Avant, with additional writing by Henrik Jonback and Angela Hunte. Originally, the song was never intended to be released as a single. Spears, however, wanted to shoot a music video for it, and had to convince her record company. It was then released on February 14, 2005 by Jive Records as the second single from the album worldwide except North America. The dance-pop song features usage of electric guitars, and its lyrics allude to having a good time and not caring about other people's judgement.
"Do Somethin'" received generally favorable reviews from critics, and received comparisons to Gwen Stefani's 2004 single "What You Waiting For?". Although the single was not released in the United States, it charted on many of Billboard's component charts due to digital downloads, managing to reach number 100 on the Hot 100. It was also successful worldwide, reaching top ten positions in countries such as Australia, Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. By the end of 2005, "Do Somethin'" was one of the best-selling singles in Australia and Belgium that year.
An accompanying music video, co-directed by Billie Woodruff and Spears, who is credited as her alter ego "Mona Lisa", portrays the singer and four female friends dancing and performing in a nightclub. The usage of a Louis Vuitton dashboard in the video resulted in a lawsuit against Jive Records, which ended with Louis Vuitton winning 80,000 EUR in damages. The video was also banned in all European TV channels. Spears has performed "Do Somethin'" in the 2007 M+M's promo tour and the 2009 world tour, The Circus Starring Britney Spears.
Do Somethin'
Britney Spears Lyrics
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I know you feel this
Are you ready?
I don't think so
Somebody give me my truck
So I can ride on the clouds
So I can turn up the bass like
Somebody pass my guitar
So I can look like a star
And spend this cash like
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Now you're all in my grill
'Cause I say what I feel
Only rocks on what's real
Baby bump bump
But I can't do that with you
Only here with my crew
I can roll if you can
Don't be a punk punk
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Na na na na na na na
Uh
Na na na na na na na na na
I see you lookin' over here
Can't you tell I'm havin' fun
If you care like I know
You would stop
Starrin' at us
And get your own space
And do somethin'
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Fuck
Do somethin'
Ow
Why don't you do somethin'?
In Britney Spears's song "Do Somethin'," the performer urges listeners to get up and get moving on the dance floor. The lyrics encourage those who are standing on the sidelines to join the party and have some fun. Spears sings about being confident and authentic, and tells listeners to stop staring and start doing something.
The first verse sets the scene for the song, with Spears expressing her readiness to party and perform. She asks for her truck and guitar so she can carry on with her show. The chorus then kicks in, with Spears challenging those who are not dancing to get up and start doing something. The second verse speaks to the performer's individuality and self-assurance, while also expressing her desire to have others join in on the fun. The song ends with a repeated refrain of the chorus and a final exclamation to do something.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you feel this
Can you feel the energy of the music and the crowd?
I know you feel this
I know you're caught up in the excitement too
Are you ready?
Are you ready to let loose and have some fun?
I don't think so
I don't think you're ready yet, but I'm trying to get you there
Somebody give me my truck
I want to cruise around and enjoy the moment
So I can ride on the clouds
I'm so high on life and the music that it feels like I'm floating
So I can turn up the bass like
I want the bass to be so loud that I can feel it in my bones
Somebody pass my guitar
I want to feel like a rockstar
So I can look like a star
I want to look like I'm famous and important
And spend this cash like
I want to enjoy the perks of being a celebrity and spend freely
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Are you going to join in or just stand there?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Why are you not dancing and having fun?
Music startin' everywhere
The music is playing and there's no reason not to dance
So why don't you just move along?
Why not join in and have some fun instead of being a wallflower?
I see you lookin' at me
I notice you staring at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Like I'm strange or different
Get up out of your seat
Stop just observing and join in the fun
Why don't you do somethin'?
Why don't you take action and enjoy the moment?
Now you're all in my grill
Now you're bothering me and in my face
'Cause I say what I feel
Because I'm not afraid to speak my mind
Only rocks on what's real
I only focus on what's truthful and genuine
Baby bump bump
I'm enjoying the music and dancing
But I can't do that with you
I can't have fun with someone who won't join in
Only here with my crew
I'm here with my friends and we're enjoying ourselves
I can roll if you can
If you can join in and have fun, I'll hang out with you
Don't be a punk punk
Don't be afraid to let loose and enjoy yourself
Na na na na na na na
Singing nonsensical sounds to the beat of the music
Uh
Exclamation of excitement
I see you lookin' over here
I see you staring at me again
Can't you tell I'm havin' fun
Can't you see that I'm enjoying myself?
If you care like I know
If you really care about having fun
You would stop
You wouldn't just stand there
Starrin' at us
Staring at me and my friends
And get your own space
Find your own spot and dance there
And do somethin'
Join in and have a good time
Fuck
Exclamation of frustration or excitement
Do somethin'
Take some action and have fun
Ow
Exclamation of pain or excitement
Why don't you do somethin'?
Why don't you join in and enjoy yourself?
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, HENRIK JONBACK, WINBERG DONTAUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xxxyagodlxxx
Only true fans are still mad that āThe Original Dollā album never happened.
@user-fn4ee3zg1u
At least we got blackout
@AlbertoPinedaJr
yes still pissed
@Capq-qz5ye
Was The Original Doll supposed to be released after In The Zone?
@ChristinaTaft
Free Britney, Save Britney! She wants civil and human rights - control over money, life, voting, car, travel, and more! No conservatorship - rally Jan 22 in LA and worldwide. - DO something...
@rutho4847
Yagodl isnt it on soundcloud tho?
@sousalucas6248
The fact she had no support from her label to release this. This is actually her art work. She co direct the vĆdeo and also paid for it.
@dulcegonzalez7370
She also got sued by LV for the counterfeit cherry interior inside the Hummer š
@anjachan
Still well done Brit!
@durian.electra
@@dulcegonzalez7370 can I have the time stamp please