Unusual You

Britney Spears

About Unusual You

"Unusual You" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, from her sixth studio album Circus. It was written and produced by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg from Bloodshy & Avant, with additional writing by Kasia Livingston and Henrik Jonback. "Unusual You" is a mid-tempo electropop love song reminiscent of the music of Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani, with sung lyrics that address an experienced woman finding unexpected love. "Unusual You" received mostly positive reviews from critics, who commended it for being a departure of the rest of the album. Following the release of Circus, the song charted at number eighty on the U. S. Billboard Pop 100 due to strong digital sales. 


Year:
2008
4:21
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Nothing about you is typical
Nothing about you is predictable
You've got me all twisted and confused
(It's all new)
Up til now, I thought I knew love
Nothing to loose and its damaged cause
Patterns will fall as quick as I do, but now

Bridges are burning
Baby I'm learning, a new way of thinking now
Love I can see, nothing will be, just like it was
Is that because?

Baby you're so unusual
Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart?
I expect you do, so why haven't you?
Maybe you're not even human cause
Only an angel can be so unusual
Sweet surprise, I could get used to
Unusual You

Been so many things when I was someone else
Boxer in the ring trying to defend myself
In the private eye to see what's going on
(That's long gone)
When I'm with you, I can just be myself
You're always where you said you will be
Shocking cause I never knew love like this could exist

Tables are turning
My heart is soaring, You'll never let me down
Answer my call, here after all
Never met anyone like you

Baby you're so unusual
Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart?
I expect you do, so why haven't you?
Maybe you're not even human cause
Only an angel can be so unusual
Sweet surprise, I could get used to
Unusual You

Can't believe that I almost didn't try
When you call my name
Now everything has changed

Baby you're so unusual
Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart?
I expect you do, so why haven't you?
Maybe you're not even human cause
Only an angel can be so unusual
Sweet surprise, I could get used to
Unusual You

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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: KASIA LIVINGSTON, CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, HENRIK JONBACK

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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24 facts about this song

Album Release
"Unusual You" is a track off Britney Spears' sixth studio album, "Circus," which was released in 2008.
Song Length
The track runs for exactly four minutes and twenty-one seconds (4:21).
Song Genre
"Unusual You" falls under the musical genre of synth-pop with a touch of perfectionist electropop.
Songwriters
The song was written by Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Klas Åhlund, Henrik Jonback, and Britney Spears.
Production Team
"Unusual You" was produced by "Bloodshy & Avant," a Swedish songwriting and production duo composed of Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg.
Critic Reception
It has been generally well received by music critics, who praised its electropop sound and compared it favorably to her earlier, more iconic music.
Critical Analysis
Critics often consider "Unusual You" as the grown-up version of Spears' 1998 debut single, "Baby One More Time”.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Unusual You" debuted and peaked at number five on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Live Performances
"Unusual You" was performed live during Britney Spears' "Circus Tour" in 2009.
Song Interpretation
"Unusual You" tells a story of Britney being surprised by a man who shows her different from what she's accustomed to in her past experiences with men.
Song Impact
The song's electropop production has been cited as an influence on later female pop musicians like Selena Gomez.
Notable Ranking
Rolling Stone has ranked "Unusual You" as number 64 out of 214 in their ranking of Britney's discography up to 2020.
Background Information
"Unusual You" is a track from Britney Spears' sixth studio album, "Circus."
Composition
The song is a mid-tempo electropop ballad that is complemented with synths and beats that give it somewhat of a futuristic sound.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, the song talks about finding a love that is so good, it's unusual and a departure from previous relationships.
Producers and Writers
"Unusual You" was co-written by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, who are known as Bloodshy & Avant, and Henrik Jonback and Kasia Livingston.
Album Success
Though "Unusual You" was not a single from the album, the "Circus" album itself did extremely well, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts and was one of the best selling albums of 2008.
Critical Remarks
Despite not being released as a single, "Unusual You" received positive reviews from music critics, with some citing it as a stand-out track on the album.
Live Performances
Spears has never performed "Unusual You" live in any of her concerts or public performances.
Music Leaks
Like some of other her tracks from the Circus album, a demo of "Unusual You" featuring vocals by Myah Marie leaked online before the album’s official release.
Fan Favourite
Even though it was not released as a single, "Unusual You" has been pointed out as a fan favorite. The Britney Spears' fan base often lists the song among the most underrated tunes of her discography.
Inspirational Message
The song sends a positive message about love, encouraging listeners to value unusual relationships that break from destructive patterns.
Pop Culture Impact
In 2020, twelve years after the release of "Unusual You", the song managed to trend on Twitter worldwide. Fans began a streaming party to show their appreciation for the often overlooked track.
Deep Dive into Artistry
"Unusual You" is an example of the deeper, more introspective songs that Spears has come to produce in her later career, revealing a more personal and vulnerable side to the pop star.

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