If U Seek Amy

Britney Spears

About If U Seek Amy

Not to be confused with "If You See Kay", a track from The Script's self-titled debut album. "If U Seek Amy" (radio-edited as "If U See Amy") is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her sixth studio album, Circus (2008). It was released on March 10, 2009, by Jive Records as the third single of the album, chosen by a poll on Spears's official website. "If U Seek Amy" was written and produced by Swedish producer Max Martin, who also wrote previous hits for her first three albums, and was marked as Spears's comeback song to Martin since 2001. In the song, Spears is looking for a woman named Amy in a club, and although it appears to be about sex, it is actually about how society perceives her life. Musically, "If U Seek Amy" makes use of instruments such as keyboards and timpani. "If U Seek Amy" was generally well received by contemporary critics, who praised Spears's confident vocals and frequently cited it as the highlight of the album. After its release, "If U Seek Amy" caused controversy in Anglophone nations for the euphemism and lyrical content, along with the fact that if pronounced in certain accents and dialects, "If U Seek Amy" could be thought of as a double entendre that is interpreted as "F-U-C-K Me" which led to the Parents Television Council (PTC) threatening to file indecency complaints against any radio station that played the song during daytime. An edited version of the song titled "If U See Amy" was released in some regions, including in stations owned by Clear Channel Radio and Austereo Radio Network. "If U Seek Amy" was a moderate success, reaching the top twenty in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries worldwide. It was also her third single from Circus to reach the top twenty in her homeland. 


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2008
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Oh baby, baby, have you seen Amy tonight?
Is she in the bathroom, is she smokin' up outside? (Oh!)
Oh baby, baby, does she take a piece of lime
For the drink that I'mma buy her, do you know just what she likes? (Oh!)

Oh (Oh)
Tell me have you seen her, cause I'm so (Oh)
I can't get her off of my brain
I just wanna go, to the party she gon' go
Can't somebody take me home?
Haha, hehe, haha, ho

Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

(Love me, hate me) La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la
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Amy told me that she's gonna meet me up
I don't know where or when and now they're closin' up the club (Oh!)
I've seen her once or twice before she knows my face
But it's hard to see with all the people standin' in the way (Oh!)

Oh (Oh)
Tell me have you seen her, cause I'm so (Oh)
I can't get her off of my brain
I just wanna go, to the party she gon' go
Can't somebody take me home?
Haha, hehe, haha, ho

Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

(Love me, hate me) Ohhhh, say what you want about me
Ohhhh, but can't you see what I see?
(Love me, hate me) Yeahh, say what you want about me
(La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la)

So tell me if you see her
(Let me know what she was wearing and what she was like)
Cause I've been waiting here forever
(Let me know where she was going I don't mind)

Oh baby, baby, if you seek Amy tonight (Oh!)
Oh baby, baby, we'll do whatever you'll like
Oh baby, baby, baby
Oh baby, baby, baby...

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Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

Love me, hate me
Say what you want about me (Yeaaaah)
(La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la) (Yeah)

Love me, hate me
But can't you see what I see?
All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

(Love me, hate me) Ohhhh, say what you want about me
Ohhhh, but can't you see what I see?
(Love me, hate me) Yeahh, say what you want about me

All of the boys and all of the girls
Are begging to if you seek Amy

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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: ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND, MARTIN SANDBERG, SAVAN KOTECHA, JOHAN KARL SCHUSTER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Year
"If U Seek Amy" by Britney Spears was released on March 10, 2009.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Spears' sixth studio album "Circus" which was released in 2008.
Chart Performance
The song made it to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it her second top 20 hit from the album.
Songwriter Inspiration
The controversial title and lyric of "If U Seek Amy" was inspired by a "playful linguistic trick" where when spoken in a certain manner, appears to make a sexual phrase.
Music Video Controversy
The music video sparked controversy due to its sexual themes, leading certain TV channels to air a censored version of the song.
Dance Style
Spears' choreography in the music video is a fusion of jazz and burlesque style dance moves.
Radio Edit
To make the song more radio-friendly, an alternate version titled "If U See Amy" was sent to radio stations.
Censorship and Public Reaction
There were complaints from parents about its sexually suggestive lyrics when the song was played on radio during the daytime in Australia causing it to be moved to a nighttime slot.
Song's Theme
The song's theme is about fame and public opinion, and it mocks the media's obsession with her personal life.
Max Martin Connection
The song was produced by Max Martin, a long-time collaborator with Britney Spears, who has produced various other hits for her like "Baby One More Time".
Multiple Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song during live performances, including Australian singer Kate Miller-Heidke at the APRA Music Awards of 2009.
Performance
Britney Spears performed "If U Seek Amy" during her Circus Tour in 2009.

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