The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
I'm Afraid of Britney Spears
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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I'm filled with hopes and dreams
I turn my radio on and
I hear the strangest song
[Chorus]
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
Backstreet Boys and N'sync I don't know what to thinkAhoo Ahoo Ahoo Ahoo
It's slick the way they dress
I heard they all have fake breasts
One thing I'll do if I can
Is go on Britney's bus and get a tan
They dance like they need a cure
Let's get the number of their choreographer
There so worried bout what we'll think
They took the time to learn to lip sync
Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
I'm afraid of Britney
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
I'm afraid of Britney
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
The lyrics of LiveonRelease's song "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" express the confusion of a teenage girl who has just turned 15 and is filled with hopes and dreams, but is overwhelmed and afraid of the pop culture icons of her generation. She turns on the radio and hears the strangest song, which makes her question what to think of the music industry. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and N'Sync I don't know what to think", highlighting the apprehension and uncertainty of the artist who has grown up with these famous artists dominating the music scene.
The succeeding verses embody and reveal the source of the character's apprehensions. She believes that the way they dress is slick, and she has heard that they all have fake breasts. Such observations reveal the character's age, as well as her curiosity and ignorance of Hollywood's celebrity culture, a culture that thrives on fame and image rather than talent. The lyrics further showcase the character's disillusionment with pop culture's fixation on physical appearance over legitimate artistry. The song mentions that the Backstreet Boys and N'Sync dance like they need a cure, poking fun at boy bands' synchronized choreography, and how there are moves that seem quite empty, requiring no sincere emotional input from the performers. The song also takes a humorous approach to the bands' lip-syncing, further emphasizing the band's lack of musical talent.
Overall, the song showcases the confusion and apprehension that the younger generation has regarding the music industry and popular culture. It critiques the industry's exploitation of image over true talent, particularly when it comes to the controversial figures of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. It also highlights the irony of the industry's obsession with lip-syncing, which is often faked to project success, and how pop stars' calculated behavior disillusions and turns people off. Nonetheless, it is a catchy and comedic song that reflects on the generation gap between younger audiences and the entertainment industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I only just turned 15
I am young and impressionable
I'm filled with hopes and dreams
I am optimistic and eager to achieve my goals
I turn my radio on and
I am excited to discover new music
I hear the strangest song
I am surprised by the unusual sound of the music
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
I am intimidated by the popularity and success of these artists
Backstreet Boys and N'sync I don't know what to think
I am unsure about the appeal of these boy bands
Ahoo Ahoo Ahoo Ahoo
This is the refrain of the song
It's slick the way they dress
Their fashion sense is impressive
I heard they all have fake breasts
I have heard rumors about their physical appearance
One thing I'll do if I can
I have a specific goal related to meeting Britney Spears
Is go on Britney's bus and get a tan
I want to spend time with Britney and possibly improve my physical appearance
They dance like they need a cure
Their dance moves are intense and energetic
Let's get the number of their choreographer
I want to learn more about the person responsible for their dance routines
There so worried bout what we'll think
They are concerned about their public image and perception
They took the time to learn to lip sync
They have put effort into perfecting their performance, even if it is not always live
Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli Milli Vanilli
This is a reference to an earlier lip syncing scandal involving a different music group
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
I am still intimidated by these artists
I'm afraid of Britney
I have a particular fear or respect for Britney Spears
I'm afraid of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
This fear extends to both artists
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@AF-ge4pe
So basically they saying Britmey and Christina raise the bar too high for teenagers so they afraid of them, which is a compliment.
And then they say they are fake in appearance and talent, which is pure jealousy.
I found my inspiration in Britney now that I know what she did my age. She teaches me to be bold and fearless and not scared to be me.
If these people found a reason to hate, then they are all wrong inside.
And yes I'm well aware this was 13 years ago idc
@jumpingrooftopss
this unlocked a memory in brain i forgot existed
@samanthamerritt6498
Same I remeber seeing them live.. and when brit played with biff on Granville street
@AndreeSmith
Song rules. It took me over a 10.5 decades to find this song haha.
@JJ-om1qm
Start a chain of forgotten bands/artists from this era. Boomtang boys, Dream..
@AndreeSmith
@@JJ-om1qm Sounds like a pretty good idea to me woot.
@Jupiter77449
Oh yeahhhhh
@MobiusCoin
I forgot about this era when all you needed was one killer hook and you just fill in the verses with anything to get to the chorus again.
@serenerhapsody
oh, they still do that these days. lol
@whosurdaddy418
Awesome era tbh.
@hendranascimento5295
2019 guys.
Still listening this.