Gimme More

Britney Spears

About Gimme More

"Gimme More" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It was released on August 31, 2007 by Jive Records as the lead single from the album. "Gimme More" was recorded in 2006 during Spears' second pregnancy, and was one of the first solo productions by Danja. The song opens with an intro in which Spears utters the phrase "It's Britney, bitch". Musically, "Gimme More" is a dance-pop and electropop song with breathy vocals. The track closes with a speak-sing outro by Danja. The song received praise from critics and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second highest-peaking single at the time. It also peaked at the top of the charts in Canada and reached top five positions in 14 countries. The accompanying music video premiered on October 5, 2007. It displayed Spears as a stripper and featured a break from Spears's highly choreographed music videos. The video received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who panned Spears's pole dancing as well as the lack of storyline. An alternate cut was leaked on July 18, 2011. 


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It's Britney, bitch
I see you
And I just wanna dance with you

Every time they turn the lights down
Just wanna go that extra mile for you
Your public display of affection (oh-oh-oh) 
Feels like no one else in the room (but you)

We can get down like there's no one around
We keep on rockin' (we keep on rockin') 
We keep on rockin' (keep on rockin')
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (they keep watchin') 
Keep watchin'
Feels like the crowd is saying

Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more

The center of attention (do you feel that?)
Even when we're up against the wall
You got me in a crazy position (yeah) 
If you're on a mission (uh-huh)
You got my permission (oh)

We can get down like there's no one around
We keep on rockin' (keep on rockin')
We keep on rockin', rockin' (oh, uh-huh)
Cameras are flashing while we're dirty dancing
They keep watchin' (they keep watchin')
Keep watchin' (feels like the crowd is saying)

Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more

I just can't control myself
More (ooh)
They want more?
Well, I'll give them more (oh)

Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more (gimme more)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more (oh-oh)
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme, gimme more
Gimme, gimme more 
Gimme more (gimme more, yeah)
Gimme, gimme more (ohh-ooh)

Gimme more, gimme more
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-more
Gimme more
Gimme more, babe

(Danja, Danja, Danja, Danja) I just want more

Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh-oh, oh, oh, oh

Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme

Bet you didn't see this one coming
The Incredible Lago (more)
The legendary Miss Britney Spears
And the unstoppable Danja
Ah, you gonna have to remove me
'Cause I ain't going nowhere (more)

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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: James David Washington, Keri Lynn Hilson, Floyd Hills, Marcella Araica

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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16 facts about this song

Song Production
"Gimme More" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, "Blackout".
Release Date
The song was released on August 31, 2007, by Jive Records.
Behind The Lyrics
Known for its famous line "It's Britney, bitch", the song talks about luring onlookers with a mesmerizing dance.
Commercial Success
"Gimme More" was commercially successful, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Album Performance
The release of "Gimme More" boosted the sales of the "Blackout" album, making it one of the best-selling albums of 2007.
Chart Performance
It reached the top five in Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Music Video
The music video received a mixed response from critics, with many criticizing Spears's pole dancing.
Cultural Impact
Its catchphrase, "It's Britney B.tch," is widely recognized and often quoted or referenced in popular culture.
Live Performance Controversy
Spears's performance of "Gimme More" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards was widely criticized and created controversy.
Song's Legacy
Despite the controversy surrounding its live performance and music video, "Gimme More" is considered a standout track in Britney Spears's discography.
Sample
"Gimme More" samples from the song "4 Minutes" by Madonna and Justin Timberlake.
Recording Location
The song was recorded in Las Vegas and Los Angeles during 2006 and 2007.
Production Team
The track was produced by Danja who has also worked with high-profile artists like Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado.
Remix
There are multiple remixes of "Gimme More", including the official one featuring rapper Lil’ Kim.
Influence
The song has since been credited for reviving the urban pop trend in music.
Awards
"Gimme More” was nominated for "Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical" at the 50th Grammy Awards.

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