Hold It Against Me
Britney Spears
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Hey, over there Please, forgive me If I'm comin' on too strong Hate to stare But, you're winnin' And they're playin' my favorite song So, come here A little closer Wanna whisper in your ear Make it clear A little question Wanna know just how you feel If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? 'Cause, you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight So, if I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? Hey, you might think That I'm crazy But, you know I'm just your type I might be Little hazy But, you just cannot deny There's a spark In between us When we're dancin' on the floor I want more Wanna see it So, I'm askin' you tonight If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? 'Cause, you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight So, if I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? If I said I want your body Would you hold it against me? Yeah, uh-huh, oh Give me somethin' good Don't wanna wait I want it now Pop it like a hood And show me how you work it out Alright If I said my heart was beating loud If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? If I said my heart was beating loud If we could escape the crowd somehow If I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me? 'Cause, you feel like paradise And I need a vacation tonight So, if I said I want your body now Would you hold it against me?
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Written by: LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MATHIEU JOMPHE, MAX MARTIN, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE
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12 facts about this song
Chart-topping success"Hold It Against Me" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Britney Spears one of the few artists to have multiple songs debut at the top.
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Songwriter RoyaltiesThe song was written by Bonnie McKee, Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Max Martin, and Mathieu Jomphe.
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2011 ReleaseThe song was released as the lead single off her seventh studio album, "Femme Fatale", on January 10, 2011.
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Popular Music VideoThe music video for "Hold It Against Me" was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and debuted in February 2011. It reached more than 19 million views on Vevo within five days of its release.
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Signature SoundThe song maintains Britney's signature pop sound but also incorporates elements of dubstep, a genre that was gaining popularity at the time of the song's release.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics to "Hold It Against Me" cleverly play on the classic pick-up line, "If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?"
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Commercial SuccessThe song got platinum certifications in Canada and Australia, and gold certifications in Denmark, New Zealand, and the United States, showing its wide global appeal.
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Fast-selling SingleWithin its first week, the track sold 411,000 digital copies, breaking records at the time.
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Mixed ReviewsDespite its commercial success, "Hold It Against Me" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy melody and club-friendly beats, while others felt it didn't stand out among Spears' discography.
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Choreographed DanceThe music video included a heavily choreographed dance sequence, a staple in many of Britney Spears' videos. Despite rumors of a body double being used for the more complex routines, these claims were dismissed by her team.
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Controversial Product PlacementThe music video for "Hold It Against Me" was critiqued for its obvious product placements which included brands like Sony and PlentyOfFish. Even though product placement isn't uncommon in music videos, the amount in this video was considered excessive by some critics.
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Accusation of PlagiarismThe song was accused of plagiarizing "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" by The Bellamy Brothers. However, this accusation didn't hold in court.
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