Screwed in a bottle
Christina Aguilera Lyrics


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Come on, come on
Uh, yeah
Come on, come on, uh

I feel like I've been locked up tight
For a century of lonely nights
Waiting for someone to release me
You're lickin' your lips
And blowing kisses my way
But that don't mean I'm gonna give it away
Baby, baby, baby (baby, baby, baby)

Oh, oh, oh
My body's sayin' let's go
Oh, oh, oh
But my heart is sayin' no

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle
You gotta rub me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
You gotta make a big impression (oh yeah)
Gotta like what you do

I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta rub me the right way, honey
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Come come, come on and let me out

The music's fading and the lights down low
Just one more dance and then we're good to go
Waiting for someone who needs me
Hormones racing at the speed of light
But that don't mean it's gotta be tonight
Baby, baby, baby (baby, baby, baby)

Oh, oh, oh
My body's sayin' let's go
Oh, oh, oh
But my heart is sayin' no (but my heart is sayin' no)

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle)
You gotta rub me the right way
If you wanna be with me (oh)
I can make your wish come true (your wish come true oh)
Just come and set me free, baby
And I'll be with you

I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta rub me the right way, honey
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Come come, come on and let me out
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta rub me the right way, honey
(If you wanna be with me)
I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Come come, come on and let me out

Oh, oh, oh
My body's sayin' let's go
Oh, oh, oh
But my heart is sayin' no

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle)
You gotta rub me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
You gotta make a big impression
Gotta like what you do
If you wanna be with me
Baby, there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (in a bottle baby)
You gotta rub me the right way
If you wanna be with me (if you wanna be with me)
I can make your wish come true
Just come and set me free, baby
And I'll be with you





I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Come come, come on and let me out

Overall Meaning

In Christina Aguilera's song "Genie in a Bottle," the singer expresses her desire to be released from a metaphorical lockup of loneliness and boredom. She craves the attention of another person, but also asserts that she has boundaries and that the other person must treat her right. The chorus of the song repeats the imagery of Christina being a genie in a bottle and that the person must "rub her the right way" to get her love in return. However, Christina also reminds her partner that they should not be too hasty - "that don't mean it's gotta be tonight."


The lyrics of "Genie in a Bottle" are a nod to a common idea in fairy tales, folklore, and mythology of a person being granted three wishes by an otherworldly being. In this song, Christina positions herself as the genie with the power to grant the wishes of the person who treats her kindly, but also warns them that there is a "price to pay" for her affection.


The music video for "Genie in a Bottle" was directed by Diane Martel, who previously worked on music videos for Mariah Carey and Marilyn Manson. The video features Christina dancing in a desert oasis with backup dancers and portrays the idea of the genie in a bottle with the use of smoke and magical lighting effects. The song was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, come on
Encouraging the person to approach and interact.


I feel like I've been locked up tight
Feeling trapped and lonely for a long time.


For a century of lonely nights
Feeling lonely for a very long time.


Waiting for someone to release me
Hoping for someone to rescue from loneliness.


You're lickin' your lips and blowing kisses my way
Showing attraction and desire to interact.


But that don't mean I'm gonna give it away
Not willing to give in too easily.


My body's sayin' let's go
Feeling physically attracted and ready to act on it.


But my heart is sayin' no
Having doubts and conflicts about acting on attraction.


If you wanna be with me, baby, there's a price to pay
It takes effort and respect to be in a relationship.


I'm a genie in a bottle, you gotta rub me the right way
Being a powerful and desirable person, who needs to be treated with care and respect.


If you wanna be with me, I can make your wish come true
Promising to make the right person happy and fulfilled.


Just come and set me free, baby, and I'll be with you
Willing to get close and intimate if treated well and allowed to be myself.


Come on and let me out
Asking to be allowed to express myself and the full range of emotions.


The music's fading and the lights down low
Realizing that the night is ending and time is running out.


Waiting for someone who needs me
Feeling unfulfilled and looking for a deeper connection.


Hormones racing at the speed of light
Feeling intense and physical attraction, almost overwhelming.


But that don't mean it's gotta be tonight
Choosing to be patient and not rushing into a physical relationship.


I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Reinforcing the idea of being selective and valuable.


Gotta rub me the right way, honey
Reiterating the need for respect and care in a relationship.


Just come and set me free, baby, and I'll be with you
Showing willingness to connect deeply if given space and respect.


If you wanna be with me, baby, there's a price to pay
Highlighting the effort and respect needed in a committed relationship.


Just come and set me free, baby, and I'll be with you
Expressing the willingness to be intimate and committed if allowed to be myself.


I'm a genie in a bottle, baby
Empowering oneself and asserting the value and worth of oneself.


Come come, come on and let me out
Asking for permission to be free and express oneself.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Frank, Pamela Sheyne, Stephen Kipner

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