Break the Ice

Britney Spears

About Break the Ice

"Break the Ice" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It was released on March 4, 2008 by Jive Records as the third and final single from the album. The song was written by Nate "Danja" Hills, James "Jim Beanz" Washington, Keri Hilson and Marcella Araica, while production was handled by Hills and vocal production was handled by Washington. "Radar" was originally planned to be released as the third single from Blackout, but "Break the Ice" was released after it was chosen by a poll on Spears's official website. Musically, "Break the Ice" is an electro-R&B song with influences of the crunk music. The song opens with a choir and features synthesizers. Its lyrics deal with an attraction between two people. "Break the Ice" received positive reviews from music critics, who deemed it as a strong electronic track from the album. The song was a moderate success, reaching the top ten in Belgium, Canada, Finland and Sweden and charting within the top forty in Australia, New Zealand and many European countries. In the United States, the song reached number forty-three on Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. An accompanying music video, directed by Robert Hales, was released on March 12, 2008. The anime-influenced animation video was based on the superheroine character of Spears' "Toxic" music video, and portrays her destroying a highly secured laboratory with several clones, including one of herself. A remix of "Break the Ice" was used as a video interlude during The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009) and was performed for the first time during her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Britney: Piece of Me. 


Year:
2008
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It's been a while
I know I shouldn't have kept you waiting
But I'm here now

I know it's been awhile
But I'm glad you came
And I've been thinking 'bout
How you say my name
You got my body spinning
Like a hurricane
And it feels like
You got me going insane
And I can't get enough
So let me get it up

Oh, looks like we're alone now
You ain't gotta be scared
We're grown now
I'm a hit defrost on you
Let's get it blazin'
We can turn the heat up if you wanna
Turn the lights down low if you wanna
Just wanna move you
But you're frozen
That's what I'm saying

Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel
Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel

So are you warming up yet?

You got me hypnotized
I never felt this way
You got my heart beating like an 808
Can you rise to the occasion?
I'm patiently waiting
'Cause it's getting late
And I can't get enough
So let me get it up

Oh, looks like we're alone now
You ain't gotta be scared
We're grown now
I'm a hit defrost on you
Let's get it blazin'
We can turn the heat up if you wanna
Turn the lights down low if you wanna
Just wanna move you
But you're frozen
That's what I'm saying

Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel
Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel

I like this part
It feels kinda good
Yeah

Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel
Let me break the ice
Allow me to get you right
Let you warm up to me
Baby I can make you feel
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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: Marcella Christina Araica, Keri Lynn Hilson, James David Washington, Floyd Nathaniel Hills

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Break the Ice" is a song from Britney Spears' fifth studio album, "Blackout," released in 2007. The album marked a different sound for Spears, moving towards a more electronic and synth-pop style.
Song Credits
It was written by Nate "Danja" Hills, Jim Beanz, Keri Hilson, and Marcella Araica. Notably, Keri Hilson went on to become a successful solo artist in her own right.
Chart Performance
In the United States, "Break the Ice" peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Spears' second lowest-peaking single at the time of its release.
Award Nomination
"Break the Ice" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, marking one of Britney's 8 Grammy nominations throughout her career.
Song Style
The song is noted for its futuristic, electronica vibe, matching the theme of the overall "Blackout" album. Spears described the track as a "cool, funky song".
Music Video
The music video for "Break the Ice," released in 2008, was in an animated format, deviating from Spears' earlier, more performance-based videos. The decision to use animation was partly due to Spears' personal issues at the time.
Lyrics Meaning
"Break the Ice" is about meeting someone you're attracted to and wanting to make a move.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, Spears has never performed "Break the Ice" live.
Commercial Use
"Break the Ice" was used in Spears' promotional campaign for her fragrance collection, "Believe."
Remix
The track has been remixed several times, most notably by Jason Nevins, whose version was included on Spears' remix album, "B in the Mix: The Remixes Vol. 2".

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