I'm a Slave 4 U
Britney Spears
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I know I may be young But I've got feelings, too And I need to do what I feel like doing So let me go and just listen All you people look at me like I'm a little girl Well, did you ever think it'd be okay for me to step into this world Always sayin' little girl don't step into the club Well, I'm just tryin' to find out why 'cause dancin's what I love Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh I know I may come off quiet, may come off shy But I feel like talking, feel like dancing when I see this guy What's practical is logical, what the hell who cares? All I know is I'm so happy when you're dancin' there I'm a slave for you I cannot hold it, I cannot control it I'm a slave for you I won't deny it, I'm not tryin' to hide it Baby, don't you wanna dance up on me To another time and place Oh baby, don't you wanna dance up on me Leaving behind my name and age Like that You like it Yeah, now watch me Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh I really wanna dance, tonight with you I really wanna do, what you want me to I really wanna dance, tonight with you I really wanna do, what you want me to Baby, don't you wanna dance up on me To another time and place Oh baby, don't you wanna dance up on me Leaving behind my name and age I'm a slave for you I cannot hold it, I cannot control it I'm a slave for you I will not deny it, I'm not tryin' to hide it, baby Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh Get it, get it, get it, get it, oh I'm a slave for you I cannot hold it, I cannot control it I'm a slave for you I won't deny it, I'm not tryin' to hide it Like that?
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Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell L Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"I'm a Slave 4 U" was released on September 24, 2001 as the lead single from Britney Spears' third studio album, "Britney."
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Production TeamThe song was written and produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known collectively as The Neptunes.
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Song's GenreThe track is known for its departure from Spears' pop roots, possessing a more R&B and dance-pop sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm a Slave 4 U" generated controversy due to its steamy choreography and the use of exotic animals. Spears has performed the song with a live python draped over her shoulders.
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MTV PerformanceSpears' live performance of the song during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards is one of the most memorable moments in the award show's history.
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Chart Performance"I'm a Slave 4 U" reached the top ten in several countries and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Song's MessageThe song marked a more adult image for Spears as it was about lust and being a slave to the rhythm.
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AccoladesDespite its lukewarm chart performance, "I'm a Slave 4 U" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video in 2002.
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SamplingThe background vocals in the track were samples from N.E.R.D.'s song "It's Almost Over Now."
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Cultural Impact"I'm a Slave 4 U" has been celebrated over time as one of Britney Spears' most iconic songs and performances. The imagery of her dancing with the python has become a quintessential moment in pop culture.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by Selena Gomez & the Scene for their second studio album, "A Year Without Rain" in 2010.
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Tour Performances"I'm a Slave 4 U" has been included in the setlist for almost all of Spears' concert tours since its release.
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