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 feat. T.I. Lyrics
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(I see you)
(And I just want to dance with you)
Every time they turn the lights down
Just want to go that extra mile for you
You public display of affection
Feels like no one else in the room (but you)
We can get down like there's no one around
We'll keep on rockin' (We'll keep on rockin')
We'll keep on rockin' (Keep on rockin')
Cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancin'
They keep watching (They keep watching)
Keep watching
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
A center of attention (Can you feel them?)
Even when we're up against the wall
You've got me in a crazy position (yeah)
If you're on a mission (uh-uh)
You got my permission (oh)
We can get down like there's no one around
We'll keep on rockin' (Keep on rockin')
We'll keep on rockin', rockin' (Oh ah ha)
Cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancin'
They keep watching (They keep watching)
Keep watching
Feel's 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)
(Woah!)
(Do you want more?)
(Well We'll Give 'em More)
(Ow)
Gimme, Gimme more
Gimme, More
Gimme, Gimme, More (Gimme more)
Gimme, Gimme more
Gimme, More
Gimme, Gimme, More (Oh woah oh!)
Gimme, Gimme more
Gimme, More
Gimme, Gimme, More
Gimme, Gimme more (Gimme more, yeah)
Gimme, More
Gimme, Gimme, More
Give me more, give me more
Give me more, give me more babe (Danja Danja, Danj)
I just want more!
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 comin
The incredible ligo
The legendary Ms. Britney Spears
And the unstoppable Danja
You're gonna have to remove me
Cause I ain't goin nowhere
The lyrics to Britney Spears's song "Gimme More" express her desire to let loose and have a good time on the dance floor. She wants to go the extra mile to make her partner feel special, even in public. The cameras may be flashing while they're dirty dancing, but she doesn't care because it's all about her and her dance partner. The chorus of the song, "Gimme, Gimme more" emphasizes the idea that Britney wants more out of her dance partner and her experience at the club. She wants to keep on rockin' and keep the crowd wanting more.
The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and confidence in Britney's persona as a leading pop star. The song is also about liberation, and being free to express oneself uninhibitedly. The lyrics express Britney's desire to let go of her inhibitions and not care about what others think. Her message through the song is that people should be themselves and not be afraid to show their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time they turn the lights down
When the lights are dimmed
Just want to go that extra mile for you
I want to make an effort for you
You public display of affection
PDA
Feels like no one else in the room (but you)
It's just us
We can get down like there's no one around
We can have fun like nobody's watching
We'll keep on rockin' (We'll keep on rockin')
We'll keep dancing
Cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancin'
People are taking pictures while we dance provocatively
They keep watching (They keep watching)
People keep looking at us
Feels like the crowd is saying Gimme, Gimme more
It seems like the audience is demanding more from us
A center of attention (Can you feel them?)
We are the main focus (Do you feel the attention?)
Even when we're up against the wall
Even when we are faced with a challenge
You've got me in a crazy position (yeah)
You have put me in an unusual situation
If you're on a mission (uh-uh)
If you have a goal
You got my permission (oh)
You have my consent
We'll keep on rockin', rockin' (Oh ah ha)
We'll keep on dancing
Gimme more
I want more
I just can't control myself
I can't contain myself
Do you want more?
Do you want to keep going?
Well We'll Give 'em More
We'll give them more
Ow
Ouch
Give me more, give me more
I want more
Give me more, give me more babe (Danja Danja, Danj)
I want more
I just want more!
I really want more
Gimme
Give me
Bet you didn't see this one comin
You probably weren't expecting this
The incredible ligo
The amazing light show
The legendary Ms. Britney Spears
The famous Britney Spears
And the unstoppable Danja
And the determined Danja
You're gonna have to remove me
You'll have to force me to leave
Cause I ain't goin nowhere
I'm not leaving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON, KERI LYNN HILSON, FLOYD HILLS, MARCELLA ARAICA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lorenzo De Filpo
BRITNEY:]
(It's Britney, bitch)
[TI:]
TIP comin live from the VIP, heard the night life lost life when I leave
Both the Feds and the State wanna sit by me
The whole city got bizzerk he got 3
Anotha rapper got a hit but shawty he not me
Who set the city on fire as soon as he got freed
Da king back now bras don't even know how to act now
Hit the club stippers give neck 'fore I sit down
[BRITNEY:]
Everytime they turn the lights down
Just wanna go that extra mile for you
Public display of affection
Feel's like no one else in the room (The room)
We can get down like there's no one around
We'll keep on rockin' (We'll keep on rockin')
We'll 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
[CHORUS:]
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
[TI:]
Aye, all my hotgirls yellin
Aye, all the Dope Boyz yellin
Aye, from the back they yellin
Aye, as good as it get
what other rap son hooder than this
I got rich and I'm still in the hoolagin click
You be rappin bout blow, I was movin the bricks
You talkin bout shootin out and I was doin it frick
If I hit you in the face you gon be suin me quick
And if I catch anotha case I know I'm true to be missed
So I'ma (but listen to dis)
keep it cool head stay out of the news
Headlines and shows other rappers
[BRITNEY:]
Center of attention ('tention)
Even when they're up against the wall
You got me in a crazy position (Yeah)
If you're on a mission (Uh-uh)
You got my permission (Oh)
We can get down like there's no one around
We'll keep on rockin' (Keep on rockin')
We'll keep on rockin', rockin' (Uh-uh)
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (Wait)
Keep watchin
(Feel's like the crowd is saying)
[CHORUS:]
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
[TI:]
Mic check 1-2 1-2, you wanna beef wit the king what is you gon do
Will you show up on the scene wit 2 guns drew
Or you and ya friend and play a little two on two
If you knew half of what I knew then you'll be hittin the deck
Got a tool and a vest I can get some respect
I'ma make it hard for a lil sucka to flex
Sho 'em this ain't the squad for a sucka to test
[CHORUS: BRITNEY]
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more (Gimme more)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more (Ooh)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more (Gimme more, oh yeah)
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
Ohh, gimme more, gimme more (More)
Gimme more, gimme more baby
I just wanna more
[CHORUS:]
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme
Gimme (Ooh)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme
Gimme
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme
Gimme (Ooh)
Gimme gimme
[LYGO:]
Bet you didn't see this one coming
The incredible Lygo
The lengendary Miss Britney Spears, haha
And the unstoppable Danja
Ha, you gonna have to remove me
Cause I ain't goin' no where, haha
(More)
kevin
If you knew this version before tiktok then you're a true Britney stan 🔥
Nicki Lee Bakes
🙋🏽♀️
GamerJAY
Sadly I didn't know this song until Tik Tok
Alex Kuzmin
what's tiktok?
Foxx The Pirate [Team Shadow Studios]
I was well aware of this before TikTok
marsandfruit
Right!?! Britney stans unite
Pedro Damaceno
Essa foi a versão que estourou nas rádios aqui no BR em 2007 que sdds
jennie
NOSTALGIA!!! Man this track was the shit back then! Why the fuck is it not on Spotify?!
Renato ribeiro de souza
Melhor versão de Gimme More! Top demais!!!
Elzy Arnold
To me this song is so underrated this is one of the most Soulful funky is songs that Britney has ever recorded. It was a tough time for her but the song Still is the golden.