Piece of Me
Britney Spears
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I'm Miss American Dream since I was seventeen Don't matter if I step on the scene Or sneak away to the Philippines They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine You want a piece of me? You want a piece of me I'm Miss bad media karma Another day another drama Guess I can't see no harm In working and being a mama And with a kid on my arm I'm still an exception And you want a piece of me I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless! (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! This just in (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?' Tryin' and pissin' me off Well get in line with the paparazzi Who's flippin' me off Hopin' I'll resort to startin' havoc And end up settlin' in court Now are you sure you want a piece of me? I'm Mrs. 'Most likely to get on TV for strippin' on the streets' When getting the groceries, no, for real Are you kidding me? No wonder there's panic in the industry I mean please I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's Shameless (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Exta! Extra! this just in (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin (You want a piece of me) I'm Miss American Dream since I was 17 Don't matter if I step on the scene Or sneak away to the Philippines They still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine You want a piece of me? You want a piece of me You want a piece of me? I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless! (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the rich and famous (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Oh my God that Britney's shameless! (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. Extra! Extra! this just in (You want a piece of me) I'm Mrs. she's too big now she's too thin (You want a piece of me) Oh yeah You want a piece of me
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Written by: CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, KLAS AHLUND
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Piece of Me" is one of the tracks from Britney Spears' fifth studio album titled "Blackout" which was released in 2007.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial hit, charting within the top 10 in multiple countries across the globe, including the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Piece of Me" won Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Video of the Year at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Theme and LyricsThe song is themed as a self-reflective anthem about Britney Spears' relationship with the media. It addresses the unjust scrutiny and pressures she faced as a young, famous pop musician in the public eye.
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Production CreditThe song was produced by the Swedish duo, Bloodshy & Avant, who also co-wrote it along with Klas Ahlund.
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Critical ResponseDespite Spears' personal struggles at the time of release, the song was generally well-received critically, with many praising its lyrics and Spears' confrontational attitude.
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Usage in Media"Piece of Me" and its music video have been cited in academic essays and articles about pop culture, fame, and the depiction of women in media.
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RecordingThe song was notably recorded during Spears' much-publicized personal difficulties, which added to its significance and resonance with fans.
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Twin Vocals TheoryThere was a wide-spread fan theory that the vocalist on "Piece Of Me" was not Britney, but a sound-alike, mainly due to the heavy electronic manipulation of the vocals. This has never been confirmed nor denied by Britney or her team.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Piece of Me" in their own style, showcasing the song's lasting impact. Notably, pop band Keane performed a version for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
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