Piece of Me
Britney Spears Lyrics
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Don't matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me
I'm Miss bad media karma
Guess I can't see no harm
In working and being a mama
And with a kid on my arm
I'm still an exception
And you want a piece of me
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?'
Tryin' and pissin' me off
Well get in line with the paparazzi
Who's flippin' me off
Hopin' I'll resort to startin' havoc
And end up settlin' in court
Now are you sure you want a piece of me?
I'm Mrs. 'Most likely to get on TV for strippin' on the streets'
When getting the groceries, no, for real
Are you kidding me?
No wonder there's panic in the industry
I mean please
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's Shameless
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Exta! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Miss American Dream since I was 17
Don't matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me
You want a piece of me?
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in
(You want a piece of me)
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
(You want a piece of me)
Oh yeah
You want a piece of me
The lyrics to "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears reflects her struggles with fame and the media's obsession with her personal life. The song starts with her reminiscing about her younger years when she was Miss American Dream at the age of 17, and how she's now constantly hounded by the paparazzi. She mentions how the media still manages to get pictures of her even when she's in the Philippines, which resonates with the fact that the media is obsessed with her every move.
In the following verse, Britney acknowledges that she's had her fair share of controversies and scandals that have been publicized by the media. She talks about how she's a working mother and still manages to be an exception in the entertainment industry. The chorus is a direct response to the media and paparazzi's obsession with her. She's asking them if they really want a piece of her, knowing the chaos that comes with it. The final verse of the song highlights how the media's portrayal of her has led to panic in the industry, and she questions why they feel the need to scrutinize her every move.
Overall, "Piece of Me" is a commentary on the damaging effects of the media on celebrities, and Spears' own struggles with being constantly in the public eye.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Miss American Dream since I was seventeen
I have been an embodiment of the ideal American life since my teenage years.
Don't matter if I step on the scene
It doesn't matter if I am present on a social scenario or not.
Or sneak away to the Philippines
It doesn't matter if I secretly escape to another country.
They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine
The media still wants to publish pictures of my body, especially my buttocks.
You want a piece of me?
Are you interested in getting involved in my life?
I'm Miss bad media karma
I have received negative publicity from the media.
Another day another drama
My life is constantly filled with dramatic events.
Guess I can't see no harm
I don't think there is any harm in doing my job and being a mother.
In working and being a mama
It doesn't matter if I work and raise my child at the same time.
And with a kid on my arm
I am a mother taking care of my child.
I'm still an exception
I am still different from the norm.
And you want a piece of me
You still want to be involved in my life.
I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous
I am living a life of luxury and am well-known.
(You want a piece of me)
(You still want to be involved in my life)
I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless!
People think I am shameless for the way I live my life.
I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in
I am always in the news, and there is always something new to report.
I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin
People have criticized my body for being too big or too thin.
I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?'
People still want to be involved in my life.
Tryin' and pissin' me off
People are trying to provoke me and make me angry.
Well get in line with the paparazzi
Join the queue of intrusive photographers who follow me everywhere.
Who's flippin' me off
They are making rude gestures towards me.
Hopin' I'll resort to startin' havoc
They want me to cause chaos so they can get a story out of it.
And end up settlin' in court
I could end up with legal issues if I react to their provocation.
Now are you sure you want a piece of me?
Are you still interested in being involved in my life after hearing all these negative things?
I'm Mrs. 'Most likely to get on TV for strippin' on the streets'
People think I would be willing to strip for attention and would end up on television doing so.
When getting the groceries, no, for real
Even when I'm doing mundane tasks such as grocery shopping, I'm still being watched and judged.
Are you kidding me?
Is this a joke?
No wonder there's panic in the industry
It's not surprising that there is chaos and unrest in the entertainment industry.
I mean please
Give me a break.
Oh yeah
Enough said.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, KLAS AHLUND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CalmDownYouMust
@@obasaz4904 I swear these artists worship the Devil
You see the symbols in their videos, it's not accidental
They sold their souls to be famous, it's not a debt they can settle
Just check the lyrics, you can hear it on every instrumental
These award shows aren't about the music or visuals
They're designed to be identical to satanic rituals
You buy tickets to concerts, you're not aware they're performing
Black mass in the fans, the part of the ceremony
The industry been infected Illuminati agendas
Communicate with the youth, using messages in our records
It's all black magic, wanna hear the Devil? Play the track backwards
This is facts, witchcraft in our rap albums
Celebrities have clearly been cursed
Research the conspiracy first
It's so obvious they're taunting us with Lil Uzi Vert
Say it slow, sound it out: Lil Lucifer
These devils around me [?]
I walk through the valley, they're [?] in shadow
Nothing can scare me, if I get buried, angels will pick up the torch that I carry
They cannot have me, I'd rather see gallows
Look at the logos of major labels, they often designed
To imitate pentagrams or the all-seeing eye
And their artists are constantly killed and losing their lives
You know that sacrificing people's how the Devil survives
They say that music can heal you, but the rhymes are like cancer
Cover one eye, make a triangle, it's satanic sign language
The label executives practice Satan's religion
And every album gets blessed 'cause it's a sacred tradition
There's a spirit in the lyrics, the song has a hidden meaning
Make the crowd sing all the words, and they can summon a demon
You don't wanna believe that your favourite artist is evil
But he was young once too, and fame was something he needed
He sold his soul for a dollar, the label had what he wanted
They use his songs for their sermons, they make him look like a prophet
And there's always two sides, where there's Hell, there's a Heaven
And music can be beautiful or have an agenda
These devils around me [?]
I walk through the valley, they're [?] in shadow
Nothing can scare me, if I get buried, angels will pick up the torch that I carry
They cannot have me, I'd rather see gallows
Dear God, gimme your strength and gimme your wisdom
Hold the demons back and keep the Devil at the distance
It's been a while since I was in a church or been a Christian
But I'm praying all the time, and I know that you still listen
The industry is evil, Satan infiltrates the business
These artists think it's cool, please forgive 'em
They know not what they're doing to the fans that they're convincing
Let my music be the exorcism
These devils around me [?]
I walk through the valley, they're [?] in shadow
Nothing can scare me, if I get buried, angels will pick up the torch that I carry
They cannot have me, I'd rather see gallows
@Sanbika89
The line “I’m Miss American Dream since I was 17.” Kind of breaks my heart. Sometimes dreams turn into nightmares.😞
@obasaz4904
She's talking about the unrealistic pedestal ya'll put her on; pretty sure the line is intentionally ironic.
@Beakachue
“Be careful what you wish for”
@lorrainecoggins7391
Since 4 years old really :/
@lorrainecoggins7391
@@Beakachue she never wished for it. It was an interest when young and ger parents exploited her in pageants even since she was 4.. I'm sorry but she has been abused since the dawn of time really
@jessicamelton5622
Same
@Dash120z
The fact that she did this DURING her meltdown woah.. amazing!
@graficaadp2699
a queen
@thegreenmanofnorwich
I didn't know that- I always thought it was a few months after the worst of it. Blimey.
@suras8984
@Randomly Eating Yea it was obvious she was on meds. She had lost that spark in her eye and she had lost her ability to let loose while dancing.