Everyday
Britney Spears Lyrics


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Notice me
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?

Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I make believe
That you are here
It's the only way
I see clear
What have I done?
You seem to move on easy

And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings

I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I may have made it rain
Please forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song's my sorry

At night I pray
That soon your face will fade away

And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams




I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Everytime" by Britney Spears is a touching ballad about a person who is feeling lost and incomplete without their former lover. The first verse of the song is a plea for the lover to notice the singer and take their hand. The singer questions why they would remain strangers when their love is so strong. The chorus reiterates the theme of the song, that the singer falls without their lover and that they need them. The second verse describes how the singer tries to make-believe that their lover is still with them, but it only makes the longing more intense.


The bridge of the song changes the tone, as the singer takes responsibility for their part in the breakup. They admit that their weakness caused their lover pain and that they want to apologize through the song. The final chorus repeats the same message as before, that the singer needs their lover and that their face haunts throughout the day.


The song "Everytime" was released in 2004 as part of Britney Spears's album "In the Zone". It was written and produced by Britney Spears and her then-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple charts worldwide, including the US Billboard Hot 100.


Line by Line Meaning

Notice me
Please acknowledge my presence


Take my hand
Join me and let's be connected


Why are we
What is the reason that we are


Strangers when
We don't know each other well enough considering


Our love is strong
Our affection for each other is powerful


Why carry on without me?
Why would you want to proceed alone?


Everytime I try to fly
Whenever I attempt to soar


I fall without my wings
I crash without my support system


I feel so small
I am insignificant


I guess I need you baby
I presume that I require your presence


And everytime I see you in my dreams
And when you appear in my visions during sleep


I see your face, it's haunting me
I perceive your countenance, it troubles me


I make believe
I pretend


That you are here
You are present


It's the only way
It's the sole method


I see clear
I can see with clarity


What have I done?
What actions have I taken?


You seem to move on easy
You appear to progress without difficulty


I may have made it rain
I could have brought negativity


Please forgive me
I am asking for your pardon


My weakness caused you pain
My flaws resulted in your suffering


And this song's my sorry
This composition is my expression of regret


At night I pray
During the evening, I request


That soon your face will fade away
That before long, I won't see your visage




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eheeee

You can tell that this strong woman connected with the song because of her troubled past. Britney may not hit high notes like Mariah or Whitney, but she has the most emotional and sincere voice I have ever heard. I'm only 17 and I consider Britney to be my biggest inspiration because she reminds me (or us) that we can rise beautifully from difficult circumstances if we fight for the right cause (for Britney, she fought for her children). I am lucky that I get to know this woman. God bless her..

eheeee

Luísa Souza I like my name 😂

BSMichelle

I'm 18 and i feel the exact same way, her voice is one of the most beautiful voices i've heard. and btw your name is EVERYTHING. nice to meet you I'm regina phalange (I'm obsessed with friends too lmao)

eheeee

britneysbabe Britney and Phoebe is my life <3

crojalwol

She could hit pretty high notes if she wanted to, she's just lazy/doesnt really care/doesn't see it as a priority. Not that high notes are everything. She has one of the best lower registers in pop. She's very talented. Not Mariah or Whitney kind of talented, of course, but who is?? She's the biggest waste of potential I've ever seen. I understand her, though. At least in Glory she made a huge vocal comeback, one of her best albums vocal wise.

Grigory Kurdyukov

crojalwol Britney Spears have brilliant contralto voice with 4 octave range. But she hiding it with sexy baby voice. She could be diva, but her label don't need it.

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Mohamed Ahmad

This song is pure Britney. No auto tune, no other writers; its straight from her heart. And for that I love it and her<3

gghi18

Wow. I'm impressed. Why doesn't she do more music like this? She actually has some vocal range. Too bad she doesn't show it more often.

Bria.

The more I hear songs Britney has written, the more I want her to release her OWN material.
Fight for it, Britney Jean!!!! <3

ThisIsTheMusicTV

Why was this unreleased? It's flawless! One of my favorite Britney's song of all time!!!

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