Musically, "Radar" is an electropop and synthpop song, that runs through a midtempo dance groove. Spears' vocals are auto tuned and accompanied by sonar pulses and a heavy usage of distorted synthesizers. The song is influenced by the works of Rihanna. The lyrics refer to an attraction between the protagonist and a man, while she wonders if he knows what she is feeling. "Radar" received mixed reviews from critics; some called it one of the highlights of Blackout, while others felt that it was over-produced and also criticized her vocals for being processed. In July 2008, "Radar" charted in the top forty of Ireland and New Zealand, and inside the top-ten in Sweden. After it was released as a single from Circus, the track performed poorly on the charts and did not manage to enter the top forty in most countries. However, it became her 21st hit on the US Billboard's Pop Songs chart, the most for any artist of the decade.
The single's accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers, and pays tribute to the music video of Madonna's "Take a Bow" (1994). In the video, Spears is an aristocratic woman involved in a love triangle with two men who are polo players. The video received mixed reviews from critics, who complimented the fashion but called the idea unoriginal. "Radar" was performed by Spears at The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), with the accompanying dance routine featuring her pole dancing.
Radar
Britney Spears Lyrics
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Cockiness is a plus
Edginess is a rush
Edges I like 'em rough
A man with a Midas touch
Intoxicate me
I'm a lush
Stop you're making me blush
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Interesting sense of style
Ten million dollar smile
Think I can handle that
Animal in the sack
His eyes see right to my soul
I surrender self-control
Catch me looking again
Falling right into my plan
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
I got my eye on you
And I can't let you get away
Hey baby
Whether it's now or later
I've got you
You can't shake me
Cause I got you on my radar
Whether you like it or not
It ain't gonna stop
Cause I got you on my radar
(I got you)
Cause I got you on my radar
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
The song "Radar" by Britney Spears is a flirtatious ode to the feeling of being completely drawn to someone. The lyrics suggest that the person she is interested in has caught her attention and she cannot get enough of him. The idea of him being on her radar signifies that he has not left her thoughts, and she is continuously checking him out. The lines "Confidence is a must, cockiness is a plus" shows that Britney is attracted to men who are self-assured and slightly arrogant, and the "edginess is a rush" line indicates that she is drawn to people who are a bit rough around the edges.
Further, the lyrics claim that the man she's interested in has a "ten million dollar smile" and an "interesting sense of style", which she thinks she can handle. She describes him as an "animal in the sack", and his eyes see right through her soul. Britney can't take her eyes off him, and she wants to mingle with him. The song encourages the man to turn up the fader and understand that he is on her radar. The lyrics are an invitation for the man to give in and be with her since she has set her sights on him, and the attraction is too intense for her to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Confidence is a must
Self-assurance is essential
Cockiness is a plus
Arrogance can also be attractive
Edginess is a rush
A little bit of danger or unpredictability can be thrilling
Edges I like 'em rough
I prefer my edges to be a bit rough or rugged
A man with a Midas touch
I crave a man who has the golden touch
Intoxicate me
I want to be entranced or captivated by you
I'm a lush
I'm susceptible to addictive behaviors, including potentially getting drunk on your attention
Stop you're making me blush
You're making me feel embarrassed or bashful
People are looking at us
Others are noticing our interaction and it's not going unnoticed
I don't think you know (Know)
I doubt you're aware
I'm checking you
I'm observing or examining you
So hot, so hot
You're incredibly attractive
Wonder if you know
I wonder if you're aware of your own allure
You're on my radar (On my radar)
You have my attention and I'm interested in you
And yep I notice you
I definitely see you and am intrigued by you
I know it's you
I'm certain that you are the one who interests me
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
If you're smart, you'll pursue this connection because it could be something special
And when you walk
(When you walk)
Observing you as you move
And when you talk
(When you talk)
Listening to you speak
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
I feel a strong physical and social attraction to you and it's what I desire
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
Hey, pay attention to me, I'm trying to communicate that I'm interested in you and want you to know I'm watching you
Interesting sense of style
I find your fashion choices intriguing
Ten million dollar smile
You have an incredibly attractive smile
Think I can handle that
I believe I am up to the challenge of pursuing you
Animal in the sack
I anticipate a passionate sexual connection
His eyes see right to my soul
I feel like he can see the real me
I surrender self-control
I am willing to let go of my inhibitions when I'm with him
Catch me looking again
I can't help but glance over at him repeatedly
Falling right into my plan
Everything is going according to how I want it to
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Repeating instrumental
I got my eye on you
And I can't let you get away
I am very interested in you and I won't let you slip away
Whether it's now or later
I've got you
You can't shake me
Cause I got you on my radar
Whether we connect now or later, I am not going to give up on pursuing you because you've caught my attention
Whether you like it or not
It ain't gonna stop
Cause I got you on my radar
(I got you)
I'm not going to stop pursuing this connection even if you're not interested, because I am intrigued by you
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Reiterating attraction and physical/social desire
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
Reiterating the desire to get his attention and communicate that I'm interested
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Repeating chorus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bale'wa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Christian Karlsson, Ezekiel Lewis, Henrik Jonback, Patrick Michael Smith, Pontus Winnberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mandy2917
I’m back in my “obsessed-with-Britney” “phase”
@fernandoneves9694
me
@nefethegreat4976
OMG sameeeee!!!
@aesthetic_prince1427
SAME!!!!
@ruslanakorshunova444
Same!!
@MatteoGiombetti
Me too gurl
@cakredi4132
Insane how Britney's music isn't just aged well,
it's fresh as ever.
@Spiralredd
I showed this song to my girlfriend and told her I thought about her everytime I listened to it
@francine8722
@@Spiralredd oh she's so lucky man!
@Spiralredd
@@francine8722 ikr an I'm a lucky man