3
Britney Spears
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One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me Oh Babe, pick a night To come out and play If it's alright What do you say? Merrier the more Triple fun that way Twister on the floor What do you say? Are you in Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah) Are, you in I am countin' One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me Oh One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me Oh Three is a charm Two is not the same I don't see the harm So are you game? Lets' make a team Make 'em say my name Lovin' the extreme Now are you game? Are, you in Livin' in sin is the new thing Are, you in I am countin' One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me What we do is innocent Just for fun and nothin' meant If you don't like the company Let's just do it you and me You and me Or three Or four On the floor! One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me Oh One, two, three Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I'm caught in between Countin' One, two, three Peter, Paul and Mary Gettin' down with 3P Everybody loves me Oh
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Written by: Johan Karl Schuster, Max Martin, Tiffany Amber
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"3" by Britney Spears debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Spears' first song to achieve this feat. It also made Spears the first artist in over three years to debut at the top position.
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Music ProductionThe song was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, who have worked extensively with Spears and are notable figures in the pop music industry.
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Song Theme"3" refers to a threesome, as hinted in the lyrics. This unusually explicit theme was considered a bold and controversial move for Spears.
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Music VideoThe music video for "3" was directed by Diane Martel and choreographed by Tone & Rich. The video features Spears dancing in front of a backdrop of varying images and color schemes.
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Critic ReceptionAlthough the song received mixed reviews from critics due to its sexual theme, it was praised for its engaging sound and catchy chorus.
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Song Records"3" made Britney Spears the first artist in Billboard history to debut multiple songs at the Hot 100's summit.
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Song Duration and ReleaseWith a duration of 3:25 minutes, the song was released as the only single from her second greatest hits album, The Singles Collection (2009).
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Global RecognitionThe song reached the top ten in multiple countries besides the United States, including Canada, Australia, and many European nations.
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Multi-Platinum CertificationIn the United States, "3" is certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it has sold over 2 million units.
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Digital SalesWithin the first week of its release, "3" sold over 255,000 digital downloads, contributing to its debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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