Shattered Glass

Britney Spears

About Shattered Glass

"Shattered Glass" is a song recorded by American recording artist Britney Spears. The song was written by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin, and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco for Spears' sixth studio album, Circus (2008). "Shattered Glass" is an uptempo pop song, while Spears' vocals have been auto-tuned on the track. Lyrically, the song is very emotional, with Spears singing of entrapment and self-loathing in her relationship with fame. Reception of the track from music critics was mixed, with some noting its dance and pop sound, while others called it "generic" and filler. Although the song was never released independently from Circus, it managed to peak on many of the Billboard component charts, including number seventy on the Billboard Hot 100, seventy-five on the Canadian Hot 100, and number fifty-seven on the Pop 100. 


Year:
2008
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Did I wake you, we're you sleepin', were you still in my bed?
Or is a nightmare, keepin' you up instead?
Oh baby, are you feelin' guilty for what you did
If you think you're hurtin', you ain't seen nothin' yet

Was it really worth it?
Was she everything, that you were looking for?
Feel like a man
I hope you know that, you can't come back
Cause all we had, is broken like shattered glass

You're gonna see me, in your dreams tonight
My face is gonna haunt you all the time
I promise that you gonna want me back
When your world falls apart, like shattered glass
Glass, glass, glass

Are you having trouble focusin' through the day?
Do you find yourself, still callin' my name?
Do you wish you could rewind time and take it back?
I bet you realize, she ain't half the woman I am

Was it really worth it?
Was she everything, that you were looking for?
Feel like a man
I hope you know that, you can't go back
Cause all we had, is broken like shattered glass

You're gonna see me, in your dreams tonight
My face is gonna haunt you all the time
I promise that you gonna want me back
When your world falls apart, like shattered glass
Glass, glass, glass

Glass,
Like like, glass
Glass, glass, glass

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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: CLAUDE KELLY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, BENJAMIN LEVIN

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Shattered Glass" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, "Circus" (2008).
Songwriters
It was co-written by Spears, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, and Benjamin Levin.
Production Team
The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco, known for their work with other major pop artists.
Genre
"Shattered Glass" falls under the pop and dance-pop genres, reflecting Britney's signature sound at that time.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics depict a relationship that has broken beyond repair, comparing it to "shattered glass".
Music Structure
"Shattered Glass" is a fast-paced track with a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds. The song contains synthesizers with an upbeat tempo.
Critical Reception
It garnered largely positive reviews from music critics, praising the haunting aural effects but critiquing its brief length.
Not A Single
Despite its popularity and positive reviews, "Shattered Glass" was never released as a single from the "Circus" album.
Accompanying visuals in Circus Tour
"Shattered Glass" was included in the set-list of Spears' 2009-2011 The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour, where she performed it in a vignette representing a freak show.
Album Success
The "Circus" album, which features "Shattered Glass", debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, thus contributing to Britney's fame and success.

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