Circus
Britney Spears
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There's only two types of people in the world The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl Don't like the backseat, gotta be first I'm like the ringleader I call the shots (call the shots) I'm like a firecracker I make it hot When I put on a show I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage Better be ready, hope ya feel the same All the eyes on me in the center of the ring Just like a circus When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip Just like a circus Don't stand there watching me, follow me Show me what you can do Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor Just like a circus There's only two types of guys out there, Ones that can hang with me, and ones that are scared So baby I hope that you came prepared I run a tight ship so, beware I'm like the ringleader I call the shots I'm like a firecracker I make it hot When I put on a show I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same All the eyes on me in the center of the ring Just like a circus When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip Just like a circus Don't stand there watching me, follow me Show me what you can do Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor Just like a circus Let's go Let me see what you can do I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus) Yeah Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus) All the eyes on me in the center of the ring Just like a circus When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip Just like a circus Don't stand there watching me, follow me Show me what you can do Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor Just like a circus All the eyes on me in the center of the ring Just like a circus When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip Just like a circus Don't stand there watching me, follow me Show me what you can do Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor Just like a circus
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Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Benjamin Levin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Circus" was the second single from Britney Spears' sixth studio album, also named "Circus". It was released on December 2nd, 2008, Spears' 27th birthday.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at no.3 on the Billboard hot 100, making it her second top-five song from the album.
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Sales MilestoneAs of 2016, "Circus" has sold over 3.2 million digital downloads in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Circus" features Britney as a ringleader of a circus full of different performers, portraying her life’s continuous scrutiny under the media.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the Best Video from a Film at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
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Producer InformationThe song was co-written by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco, and this was the first time Spears had worked with them.
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Creative ProcessSpears claims the song is about her life being a circus and the continual juggling act she performs between her private life and her public persona.
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Live PerformancesBritney Spears performed the song live on her global tour - "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" in 2009 and on her Las Vegas residency show - "Britney: Piece of Me".
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Song Critique"Circus" received positive reviews from critics, praising Spears' vocals and the song's up-tempo rhythm.
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Radio DebutThe song was first played on New York radio station Z100 on November 21, 2008. The immediate audience response was positive.
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Record Label"Circus" was released under the label Jive Records, which was part of Sony Music Entertainment.
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Song InfluenceThe theme of this song influenced the design of Britney's "Fantasy Twist" line of perfume.
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Song Genre"Circus" falls under the genres of Electropop, Dance-pop, and Pop.
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Album SuccessThe "Circus" album sold over half a million copies in the first week.
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Appearance in Television"Circus" has been featured in episodes of TV shows like "Glee" and "Britain's Got Talent".
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