"If U Seek Amy" was generally well-received by critics. After its release, the song caused some controversy in various countries because "If U Seek Amy" sounds like "F-U-C-K me". This led to the Parents Television Council (PTC) threatening to file indecency complaints against any radio station that played the song during daytime. An edited version of the song titled "If U See Amy" was released in some regions, including in stations owned by Clear Channel Radio and Austereo. "If U Seek Amy" was successful, reaching the top 10 or the top 20 in various countries around the world. It was also Spears' third single from the album Circus to reach the top 20 in the US.
The music video for "If U Seek Amy" begins with a parody of an America's Newsroom report by Megyn Kelly and portrays Spears at a sex party that takes place at her house. Towards the end, she changes into conservative housewife clothes and opens the front door with her family while paparazzi take pictures of them.
If U Seek Amy
Britney Spears Lyrics
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La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
Oh, baby, baby, have you seen Amy tonight?
Is she in the bathroom, is she smokin' up outside? (Oh)
Oh baby, baby, does she take a piece of lime
For the drink that I'ma buy her?
Do you know just what she likes? (Oh)
Oh, oh
Tell me have you seen her? 'Cause I'm so (oh)
I can't get her off of my brain
I just wanna go to the party she gon' go
Can't somebody take me home?
Haha, hehe, haha, ho
Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
(Love me, hate me) la, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
Amy told me that she's gonna meet me up
I don't know where or when and now they're closin' up the club (oh)
I've seen her once or twice before, she knows my face
But it's hard to see with all the people standin' in the way (oh)
Oh, oh
Tell me have you seen her? 'Cause I'm so (oh)
I can't get her off of my brain
I just wanna go to the party she gon' go
Can't somebody take me home?
Haha, hehe, haha, ho
Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
(Love me, hate me) oh, say what you want about me
Oh, but can't you see what I see?
(Love me, hate me) yeah, say what you want about me
(La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la)
So tell me if you see her
(Let me know what she was wearing and what she was like)
'Cause I've been waiting here forever
(Let me know where she was going, I don't mind)
Oh, baby, baby, if you seek Amy tonight (oh)
Oh, baby, baby, we'll do whatever you'll like
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Oh, baby, baby, baby
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me (yeah)
(La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la) yeah
Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
(Love me, hate me) oh, say what you want about me
Oh, but can't you see what I see?
(Love me, hate me) yeah, say what you want about me
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
The lyrics to Britney Spears's song "If U Seek Amy" are cleverly disguised euphemisms for an explicit sexual encounter. The repeated chorus of "Love me, hate me, say what you want about me, but all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy" sounds innocuous enough, but when spoken quickly or slurred, it sounds like "F.U.C.K. me." The line "if you seek Amy" is itself a play on words, as it sounds like "F.U.C.K. me" when said quickly.
The rest of the lyrics are suggestive in nature as well, with lines like "Is she smokin' up outside?" and "Does she take a piece of lime for the drink that I'mma buy her, do you know just what she likes?" referencing drug use and oral sex. The chorus is repeated after each of the two verses, driving home the point of the hidden message.
Overall, the song is a playful nod to the idea of sexual liberation and experimentation, but also a reflection of the societal taboo around such subjects. The hidden message is a way for Britney Spears to push boundaries, without being too overtly explicit in her lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, baby, have you seen Amy tonight?
The singer is seeking information about someone named Amy.
Is she in the bathroom, is she smokin' up outside? (Oh!)
The singer is wondering if Amy is in the bathroom or outside smoking.
Oh baby, baby, does she take a piece of lime
For the drink that I'mma buy her, do you know just what she likes? (Oh!)
The singer is wondering if Amy likes lime in her drink and is asking for advice on what to buy her.
Tell me have you seen her, cause I'm so (Oh)
The artist is anxious to find Amy and seeking information about her whereabouts.
I just wanna go, to the party she gon' go
Can't somebody take me home?
Haha, hehe, haha, ho
The artist wants to go to the same party as Amy and is asking for someone to take them home.
Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy
Despite mixed opinions about the singer, everyone is still interested in finding Amy.
Amy told me that she's gonna meet me up
I don't know where or when and now they're closin' up the club (Oh!)
The singer has made plans to meet up with Amy, but now the club is closing and the meeting is in jeopardy.
But it's hard to see with all the people standin' in the way (Oh!)
The artist can't see Amy because there are too many people blocking their view.
So tell me if you see her
(Let me know what she was wearing and what she was like)
Cause I've been waiting here forever
(Let me know where she was going I don't mind)
The artist is asking for help in finding Amy, requesting specific details about her appearance and whereabouts.
Oh baby, baby, if you seek Amy tonight (Oh!)
Oh baby, baby, we'll do whatever you'll like
Oh baby, baby, baby
Oh baby, baby, baby
The artist is suggesting that if someone helps them find Amy, they will be rewarded with the opportunity to do whatever they want.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Erik Kronlund, Martin Sandberg, Savan Kotecha, Johan Karl Schuster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Allonsy305
The fact that she was able to spell out the entire F word on the radio, in a song no less, and not get censored....... Legend
@danielmacnair2368
Many call f ''ef'' not ''if''
@LucasNinoMusic
She didn't write the song tho. Regardless its still iconic.
@HamzaAzouziGrimchou
Exactly 🤣
@spacecat942
@@LucasNinoMusic they didn't say "write" but "spell out" so ya know ;)
@justaboybrandon
Atimoz they said radio not youtube
@rocked_
Radio Station: No One can pass the censoring board without saying the F word.
Britney: Hold my Amy
@diogocorreia5016
there's a censored version , If You See Amy.
@amyloona13
XD
@OvSpP
I think you meant with, not without.