Unusual You
Britney Spears
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Nothing about you is typical Nothing about you is predictable You've got me all twisted and confused (It's all new) Up til now, I thought I knew love Nothing to loose and its damaged cause Patterns will fall as quick as I do, but now Bridges are burning Baby I'm learning, a new way of thinking now Love I can see, nothing will be, just like it was Is that because? Baby you're so unusual Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart? I expect you do, so why haven't you? Maybe you're not even human cause Only an angel can be so unusual Sweet surprise, I could get used to Unusual You Been so many things when I was someone else Boxer in the ring trying to defend myself In the private eye to see what's going on (That's long gone) When I'm with you, I can just be myself You're always where you said you will be Shocking cause I never knew love like this could exist Tables are turning My heart is soaring, You'll never let me down Answer my call, here after all Never met anyone like you Baby you're so unusual Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart? I expect you do, so why haven't you? Maybe you're not even human cause Only an angel can be so unusual Sweet surprise, I could get used to Unusual You Can't believe that I almost didn't try When you call my name Now everything has changed Baby you're so unusual Didn't anyone tell you, you're supposed to, break my heart? I expect you do, so why haven't you? Maybe you're not even human cause Only an angel can be so unusual Sweet surprise, I could get used to Unusual You
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Written by: KASIA LIVINGSTON, CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, HENRIK JONBACK
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24 facts about this song
Album Release"Unusual You" is a track off Britney Spears' sixth studio album, "Circus," which was released in 2008.
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Song LengthThe track runs for exactly four minutes and twenty-one seconds (4:21).
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Song Genre"Unusual You" falls under the musical genre of synth-pop with a touch of perfectionist electropop.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Klas Åhlund, Henrik Jonback, and Britney Spears.
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Production Team"Unusual You" was produced by "Bloodshy & Avant," a Swedish songwriting and production duo composed of Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg.
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Critic ReceptionIt has been generally well received by music critics, who praised its electropop sound and compared it favorably to her earlier, more iconic music.
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Critical AnalysisCritics often consider "Unusual You" as the grown-up version of Spears' 1998 debut single, "Baby One More Time”.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Unusual You" debuted and peaked at number five on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Live Performances"Unusual You" was performed live during Britney Spears' "Circus Tour" in 2009.
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Song Interpretation"Unusual You" tells a story of Britney being surprised by a man who shows her different from what she's accustomed to in her past experiences with men.
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Song ImpactThe song's electropop production has been cited as an influence on later female pop musicians like Selena Gomez.
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Notable RankingRolling Stone has ranked "Unusual You" as number 64 out of 214 in their ranking of Britney's discography up to 2020.
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Background Information"Unusual You" is a track from Britney Spears' sixth studio album, "Circus."
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CompositionThe song is a mid-tempo electropop ballad that is complemented with synths and beats that give it somewhat of a futuristic sound.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, the song talks about finding a love that is so good, it's unusual and a departure from previous relationships.
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Producers and Writers"Unusual You" was co-written by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, who are known as Bloodshy & Avant, and Henrik Jonback and Kasia Livingston.
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Album SuccessThough "Unusual You" was not a single from the album, the "Circus" album itself did extremely well, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts and was one of the best selling albums of 2008.
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Critical RemarksDespite not being released as a single, "Unusual You" received positive reviews from music critics, with some citing it as a stand-out track on the album.
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Live PerformancesSpears has never performed "Unusual You" live in any of her concerts or public performances.
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Music LeaksLike some of other her tracks from the Circus album, a demo of "Unusual You" featuring vocals by Myah Marie leaked online before the album’s official release.
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Fan FavouriteEven though it was not released as a single, "Unusual You" has been pointed out as a fan favorite. The Britney Spears' fan base often lists the song among the most underrated tunes of her discography.
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Inspirational MessageThe song sends a positive message about love, encouraging listeners to value unusual relationships that break from destructive patterns.
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Pop Culture ImpactIn 2020, twelve years after the release of "Unusual You", the song managed to trend on Twitter worldwide. Fans began a streaming party to show their appreciation for the often overlooked track.
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Deep Dive into Artistry"Unusual You" is an example of the deeper, more introspective songs that Spears has come to produce in her later career, revealing a more personal and vulnerable side to the pop star.
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