The song received critical acclaim and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second-highest-peaking single at the time. It also peaked at the top of the charts in Canada, also charting with top-five positions in 14 countries. The accompanying music video premiered on October 5, 2007. It displayed Spears as a stripper and featured a break from Spears's highly choreographed music videos. The video received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who panned Spears's pole dancing as well as the lack of storyline. An alternate cut was leaked on July 18, 2011.
Spears first performed "Gimme More" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 2007, wearing a black, jewel-encrusted bikini. The performance was panned by many critics, who commented extensively on her singing, dancing, and wardrobe, with one deeming it as "one of the worst to grace the MTV Awards". On September 10, 2007, Cara Cunningham uploaded a video on YouTube in response to the criticism titled "Leave Britney Alone!", which made her an Internet celebrity and attracted attention from the media. Spears has also performed "Gimme More" at the Femme Fatale Tour and Britney: Piece of Me. "Gimme More" has been covered and sampled by many artists, including Miley Cyrus, Sia, will.i.am, and Marié Digby.
"Gimme More" was co-written by Jim Beanz, Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica, Nate "Danja" Hills, and Keri Hilson, while being produced by Danja. Spears started working with Danja in July 2006. He explained that the creative process was not difficult at first since he was "left to do pretty much whatever I wanted to", and "if she felt it, she was gonna ride with it. If she didn't, you'd see it in her face." Hilson said that she wrote the song with Spears in mind after Danja played her the instrumental, adding, "I just started singing, 'Give me, Give me,' and added a little more in and just having fun and messing around really." Spears began recording the track in Las Vegas in August 2006, while she was seven months pregnant with her second child, Jayden James. Recording continued at Spears' house in Los Angeles, California, three weeks after she gave birth. Hilson commented that "She gave 150 percent...I don't know any other mother that would do that." In an interview with Rhapsody, Danja commented that he added a speak-sing outro to "stake [his] claim", since "Gimme More" was one of his first solo productions. "There's a lot riding on my future because people think I'm around because of Tim and they don't really know what I'm capable of", he said. The song was mixed by Ms. Lago at Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Background vocals were provided by Hilson and Beanz. "Gimme More" was released as the album's lead single and premiered on New York City-based radio station Z100's website. A remix featuring rapper Lil' Kim (titled the "Kimme More" remix) was also made available for digital download.
On September 22, 2007, "Gimme More" debuted at number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[20] On October 13, 2007, the song peaked at number three on the chart. The same week, it also peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs, due to digital sales of 179,000 downloads. It became her fifth top-ten hit in the Hot 100, as well as her highest peaking since "...Baby One More Time". On February 13, 2008, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) selling 1,000,000 copies. On December 15, 2007, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. As of July 2016, "Gimme More" has sold 1,840,000 digital downloads in the United States. It is her seventh best-selling digital single in the country. In Canada, the song debuted at number 53 on September 22, 2007. On October 13, 2007, it peaked at number one and climbed from number 42, becoming the chart's "Greatest Gainer". It was certified two times platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) for sales of 160,000 copies.
In Australia, the single debuted at number three on the Australian Singles Chart on October 15, 2007. It received a gold certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments over 35,000 units. In New Zealand, it debuted at number 24 on October 1, 2007. The following week, it peaked at number 15. "Gimme More" was also successful in Europe, peaking at number two in the European Hot 100 Singles. In the United Kingdom, "Gimme More" debuted and peaked at number three on October 21, 2007 (for the week ending date October 27, 2007). According to The Official Charts Company, "Gimme More" has sold 210,000 copies there. It also reached the top five in Belgium, Czech Republic, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden and peaked inside the top ten in Austria and Finland.
Gimme More
Britney Spears Lyrics
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I see you
And I just wanna dance with you
Every time they turn the lights down
Just wanna go that extra mile for you
Your public display of affection (oh-oh-oh)
Feels like no one else in the room (but you)
We can get down like there's no one around
We keep on rockin' (we keep on rockin')
We keep on rockin' (keep on rockin')
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (they keep watchin')
Keep watchin'
Feels like the crowd is saying
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
The center of attention (do you feel that?)
Even when we're up against the wall
You got me in a crazy position (yeah)
If you're on a mission (uh-huh)
You got my permission (oh)
We can get down like there's no one around
We keep on rockin' (keep on rockin')
We keep on rockin', rockin' (oh, uh-huh)
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (they keep watchin')
Keep watchin' (feels like the crowd is saying)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
I just can't control myself
More (ooh)
They want more?
Well, I'll give them more (oh)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more (gimme more)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more (oh-oh)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more (gimme more, yeah)
Gimme, gimme more (ohh-ooh)
Gimme more, gimme more
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-more
Gimme more
Gimme more, babe
(Danja, Danja, Danja, Danja) I just want more
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Bet you didn't see this one coming
The Incredible Lago (more)
The legendary Miss Britney Spears
And the unstoppable Danja
Ah, you gonna have to remove me
'Cause I ain't going nowhere (more)
The opening line of "It's Britney, bitch" sets the tone for the entire song. The song is about Britney Spears being the center of attention at a club, and wanting to dance and be wanted. The chorus repetition of "Gimme More," highlights the desire for more attention, more excitement, and more passion. The song is a statement about desire, both from Britney's perspective and from those who are watching and want more. The lyrics show that Britney is happy to be the object of desire and wanting more of it from her fans. The song is catchy, with a heavy beat, and is a great example of dance-pop music from the late 2000s.
The lyrics capture the essence of Britney's public persona, a young pop star with a fierce personality and a desire to be seen and loved. This is highlighted in the repeated phrase of "we can get down like there's no one around," which emphasizes a desire to be free and not care about anyone else but herself. The words "public display of affection" highlight not just affection but a need for public attention, a desire to be seen and wanted by all who are watching. The song's lyrics capture the era of paparazzi and mass media, where stars like Britney Spears were constantly under scrutiny.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Britney, bitch
The singer Britney Spears is announcing her presence
I see you
And I just wanna dance with you
Britney Spears sees someone she wants to dance with
Every time they turn the lights down
Just wanna go that extra mile for you
Your public display of affection (oh-oh-oh)
Feels like no one else in the room (but you)
Britney Spears gets excited by the romantic atmosphere and feels like the center of attention
We can get down like there's no one around
We keep on rockin' (we keep on rockin')
We keep on rockin' (keep on rockin')
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (they keep watchin')
Keep watchin'
Feels like the crowd is saying
Britney Spears doesn't care that others are watching and enjoys dancing freely - it feels like the crowd is encouraging her
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Britney Spears wants more attention and excitement from the crowd
The center of attention (do you feel that?)
Even when we're up against the wall
You got me in a crazy position (yeah)
If you're on a mission (uh-huh)
You got my permission (oh)
Britney Spears enjoys being the focus of attention even when in a difficult or unconventional position and gives consent to her partner to try new things
I just can't control myself
More (ooh)
They want more?
Well, I'll give them more (oh)
Britney Spears is enjoying herself so much that she loses control and decides to give the crowd more of what they want
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Britney Spears repeats her desire for more attention and excitement from the crowd
Bet you didn't see this one coming
The Incredible Lago (more)
The legendary Miss Britney Spears
And the unstoppable Danja
Ah, you gonna have to remove me
'Cause I ain't going nowhere (more)
Britney Spears and her collaborators take pride in their performance and are not leaving until they have satisfied their audience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: James David Washington, Keri Lynn Hilson, Floyd Hills, Marcella Araica
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
miracle
Its britch
I see you
@SakethAlva
"It's Britney bitch" Is by far the best intro to a song.
@magdalenageiler1939
True
@guiki-chin3648
bich
@daniellerockelle7827
@@guiki-chin3648 that's weird I don't know why @192 227 say the (B) word 😂 that's so stupid if we say that in YouTube comments 😂😂😂
@Jeneee_
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKtNIp7TRlA
@nickh.8275
Instant goosebumps.
@camillyfreire3218
Britney Spears, forever an icon.
"It's Britney bitch" is the best intro of the world.
@hermeslein6614
Nah Whores In this House by Cardi B is more iconic
@vickyabc6391
@@hermeslein6614 shad ap
i agree with u but both are iconic✨✋