Genie in a Bottle

Christina Aguilera

About Genie in a Bottle

"Genie in a Bottle" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera from her self-titled debut album released in 1999. It was written by Pam Sheyne, Steve Kipner and David Frank, and produced by Kipner and Frank. The song was released on June 22, 1999, by RCA Records as the album's lead single. "Genie in a Bottle" uses sexual references to talk about the theme of self-respect. "Genie in a Bottle" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics, most of whom praised the song's lyrics and Aguilera's vocals on the track. The single achieved commercial success, peaking atop the record charts of 21 countries. In the United States, the song peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold more than 1.4 million copies in the country. A music video for "Genie in a Bottle" was directed by Diane Martel and shot in Malibu, California. The video was well received by media outlets and gained a lot of play on music channels including VH1, BET and was featured heavily on the MTV program Total Request Live. "Genie in a Bottle" has been widely recognized as one of Aguilera's signature songs, and was credited with establishing her name in the music industry. Aguilera recorded two remakes of "Genie in a Bottle" and included them on her albums: a Spanish version entitled "Genio Atrapado" was included on Mi Reflejo (2000), and an electropop-oriented version entitled "Genie 2.0" was included on Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008). 


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I feel like I've been locked up tight
For a century of lonely nights
Waiting for someone to release me
You're lickin' your lips
And blowing kisses my way
But that don't mean I'm gonna give it away
Baby, baby, baby (Baby baby baby)

Ooh, my body's sayin' let's go
Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no

If you wanna be with me
Baby there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle
You gotta rub me the right way

If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
You gotta make a big impression (Oh yeah)
Gotta like what you do

(I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Gotta rub me the right way honey
I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Come come, come on and let me out)

The music's fading and the lights down low
Just one more dance and then we're good to go
Waiting for someone
Who needs me
Hormones racing at the speed of light
But that don't mean it's gotta be tonight
Baby, baby, baby (Baby baby baby)

Ooh, my body's sayin' let's go
Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no (but my heart is sayin' no)

If you wanna be with me
Baby there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle)
You gotta rub me the right way

If you wanna be with me (Oh)
I can make your wish come true (Your wish come true oh)
Just come and set me free baby
And I'll be with you

(I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Gotta rub me the right way honey
I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Come come, come on and let me out)

I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Gotta rub me the right way honey
(If you wanna be with me)
I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Come come, come on and let me out

Ooh, my body's sayin' lets go
Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no

If you wanna be with me
Baby there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle)
You gotta rub me the right way

If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
Just come and set me free, baby
And I'll be with you

If you wanna be with me
Baby there's a price to pay
I'm a genie in a bottle (In a bottle baby)
You gotta rub me the right way

If you wanna be with me (If you wanna be with me)
I can make your wish come true
Just come and set me free baby
And I'll be with you

I'm a genie in a bottle baby
Come come, come on and let me out

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Christina Aguilera

Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actress. Born in Staten Island, New York, she first appeared on national television as a contestant on Star Search in early 1990, and later starred in The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1994. more »

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Written by: David Frank, Pamela Sheyne, Stephen Kipner

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Genie in a Bottle" was released as a single on June 22, 1999.
First Successful Song
This song is Christina Aguilera's debut single from her debut album, self-titled "Christina Aguilera". It marked her breakthrough in the music industry.
Chart Topping
The song became a huge commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks.
Grammy Nomination
"Genie in a Bottle" earned Christina a Grammy nomination in 2000 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, further cementing her place in pop music.
Sales Accomplishment
This single has sold over 7 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles worldwide.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "Genie in a Bottle" features a then 18-year old Christina attending a house party. It was largely popular and received heavy rotation on music channels like MTV.
Themes
Despite its catchy pop melody, the song features themes of self-respect and the struggle of adolescent intimacy.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song over the years, including Dove Cameron for the Disney film "Descendants".
Songwriting Team
The song was written by David Frank, Steve Kipner, and Pamela Sheyne, a notable song-writing team in the pop-music industry.
Multi-platinum
In the United States, the song received a multi-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Reception
The song was largely well-received and paved the way for Christina's successful career in pop music.
The Album Success
The success of "Genie in a Bottle" helped Christina's debut album to reach number 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, selling over 8 million copies in the United States alone.

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