I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
Britney Spears
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I used to think I had the answers to everything But now I know That life doesn't always Go my way, yeah Feels like I'm caught in the middle That's when I realize I'm not a girl Not yet a woman All I need is time A moment that is mine While I'm in between I'm not a girl There is no need to protect me It's time that I Learn to face up to this on my own I've seen so much more than you know now So don't tell me to shut my eyes I'm not a girl Not yet a woman All I need is time A moment that is mine While I'm in between I'm not a girl But if you look at me closely You will see it in my eyes This girl will always find Her way (I'm not a girl) I'm not a girl don't tell me what to believe (Not yet a woman) I'm just tryin' to find the woman in me, yeah (All I need is time) all I need is time (A moment that is mine) that's mine While I'm in between I'm not a girl Not yet a woman All I need is time (is all I need) A moment that is mine While I'm in between I'm not a girl Oh Not yet a woman
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Written by: MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, RAMI YACOUB, DIDO ARMSTRONG
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her third studio album, "Britney" (2001).
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Release DateThe song was released on February 5, 2002, as the second single from the album.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, and Dido.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States, the song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached the top 10 in countries such as the UK, Australia, and Germany.
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Britney's PerspectiveIt is a song that speaks about Spears' own experiences of growing up and dealing with the expectations of others as she transitions from a girl to a woman.
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Film FeatureThe song was featured in Spears' debut film, "Crossroads" (2002), during an emotionally poignant scene.
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Music VideoThe music video, shot in Arizona, was directed by Wayne Isham and shows Britney in the midst of nature, symbolizing her search for self-discovery.
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Live PerformancesSpears performed "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" in several live events, including the Dream Within a Dream Tour (2001-2002) and her Las Vegas residency show Britney: Piece of Me (2013-2017).
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Song LengthThe song lasts for three minutes and 51 seconds.
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Genre ClassificationIt is classified as a pop ballad.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some admiring its lyrics and Spears' vocal delivery, but others criticizing it for being clichéd.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its polarizing reception, "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" has since been recognized as an iconic anthem of self-discovery and teenage transition.
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CertificationsThe song received a silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales exceeding 200,000 copies.
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