“Inside Out” is the third track from Britney’s seventh studio album, Femme … Read Full Bio ↴“Inside Out” is the third track from Britney’s seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, which was released on the 25th of March, 2011.

The track was written by Lukasz Gottwald, Jacob Kasher Hindler, Mathieu Jomphe, Max Martin and Bonnie McKee and produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Emily Wright.

Inside Out
Britney Spears Lyrics

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Said you're gonna be here in a minute
Sitting in the mirror, getting pretty
Gotta look my best if we gonna break up
Gotta look my best if we gonna break up
I can hear you knocking at the front door
And I know exactly what you came for
Trying to say goodbye but it's hot and heavy
Trying to say goodbye but it's hot and heavy

You
Touch me and it's breaking me down
And me down, and me down, and me down
I'm telling you, let's just give it up
And get down, and get down, and get down

So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby, shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever
Baby, you know what I want right now

Hit me one more time, it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out
Inside out

I know that we probably shouldn't do this
Wake up in the morning feeling stupid
Said that we were done but you're all up on me
Said that we were done but you're all up on me
Tell me how we got in this position
Guess I gotta get you out my system
Trying to let you go but it's not that easy
Trying to let you go but it's not that easy

You
Touch me and it's breaking me down,
And me down, and me down, and me down
I'm telling you, let's just give it up
And get down, and get down, and get down

So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby, shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever
Baby, you know what I want right now

Hit me one more time, it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out
Inside out, inside out

So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby, shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever
Baby, you know what I want right now

Hit me one more time, it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down

You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out

Overall Meaning

The song "Inside Out" by Britney Spears is about a tumultuous relationship that is coming to an end. Spears is getting ready for her partner to arrive at her house, and even though she knows they're going to break up, she still wants to look her best. When her partner comes in, they try to say their goodbyes, but they can't resist each other's touch. They both know they shouldn't be doing it, but they can't help themselves.

The chorus of the song is about Spears wanting her partner to give her something to remember before they break up for good. She wants him to turn her "inside out," meaning that she wants him to make her feel all kinds of emotions and sensations. She knows that they could never last forever, but she wants to savor the moments they have left together.

Overall, the song is about the intense passion and chemistry between two people who know they shouldn't be together. They both know that the relationship is toxic, but they can't help themselves. They both still want to be with each other, even though they know it's not right.

Line by Line Meaning

Said you're gonna be here in a minute
I'm anxiously waiting for you to arrive, as per your promise.

Sitting in the mirror, getting pretty
I'm trying my best to look attractive and impress you.

Gotta look my best if we gonna break up
I know this relationship is going nowhere, so I want to end it on a high note and leave a lasting impression.

I can hear you knocking at the front door
I'm aware of your physical presence at my doorstep.

And I know exactly what you came for
I can anticipate your intentions and expectations from this encounter.

Trying to say goodbye but it's hot and heavy
Although I want to end this relationship, the physical attraction is making it difficult for me to do so.

You
Referring to the person I'm addressing this song to.

Touch me and it's breaking me down
Your touch has a powerful effect on me, both physically and emotionally.

I'm telling you, let's just give it up
I want to end this relationship as it's causing me emotional distress and makes no sense to continue.

And get down, and get down, and get down
Let's just have physical intimacy and forget all our troubles and worries.

Won't you give me something to remember?
I want to have a memorable and lasting experience with you, despite our impending breakup.

Baby, shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Don't waste time talking, let's just physically explore each other in the most intense way possible.

Even though we couldn't last forever
Although deep down I know this relationship has no future, I want to relish the physical attraction for as long as possible.

Baby, you know what I want right now
I'm not hiding my intentions, I want intense physical intimacy right now.

Hit me one more time, it's so amazing
The pleasure and excitement of the physical intimacy is addictive and mesmerizing.

How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
The intensity of our physical connection and the emotions involved have completely changed my perspective and priorities in life.

You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
Your touch and charm have a unique and irresistible effect on me that nobody ever had before.

I know that we probably shouldn't do this
Deep down, I know this relationship is a mistake and is causing me pain in the long run.

Wake up in the morning feeling stupid
After the momentary pleasure and excitement fades, I'll realize the consequences of my actions and feel ashamed of myself.

Said that we were done but you're all up on me
I tried to end this relationship, but the physical attraction and your charm are making it difficult for me to stay away from you.

Tell me how we got in this position
I'm clueless how we ended up in this complicated and emotionally draining situation.

Guess I gotta get you out my system
Although it will be hard, I know I have to end this relationship and move on.

Trying to let you go but it's not that easy
Breaking up with you will involve battling my own intense emotions and physical attraction towards you.

Inside out, inside out
The intensity of our physical connection has completely turned me inside out, both physically and emotionally.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LUKASZ GOTTWALD, JACOB HINDLIN, MATHIEU JOMPHE, MAX MARTIN, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE

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