Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)
Janet Jackson, Carly Simon
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Ha ha Hoo hoo Thought you'd get the money too Greedy mutherfuckers Try to have your cake and eat it too Sharp shooter into breakin hearts A baby gigolo - a sex pistol Hollerin at everythin that walks No substance just small talk Know why you feelin on that girl's behind You gotta sleezy one track mind Working your work until you think you find Who's goin home with you tonight Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you Sweatin me but I'm not your type You think you irk me and you're so right I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out Stupid bitch in my beach house Naw I ain't gone go and act a fool And be lead story on the nigga news Not me sucher I'll bnever be your lover I'm gonna make you suffer You stupid mutherfucker Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you Ha ha Hoo hoo Thought you'd get the money too Greedy mutherfuckers Try to have your cake and eat it too Gotta chip upon your shoulder I just knocked it off Show me what you gonna do I ain't bout to run You have just run out of ammunition Shootin blanks now You son of a gun Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: JANET JACKSON, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, NISAN C. STEWART, SEAN J. COMBS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Song Classification"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" is a pop song with elements of rock, R&B, and electronic music.
|
Album InformationThis song is a part of Janet Jackson's seventh studio album titled "All for You".
|
Release DateThe song was released on October 30, 2001 in the United States.
|
CollaborationJanet Jackson worked with Carly Simon and Missy Elliott in this song. In fact, the song samples Carly Simon's 1972 hit, "You're So Vain".
|
Chart Performance"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
|
Lyrics AnalysisThe lyrics of the song revolve around betrayal and deception from a loved one. It is seen as a response to the narcissistic attitude of an ex-lover.
|
Music VideoThe music video was directed by Francis Lawrence, who is well-known for directing films such as "The Hunger Games" series.
|
ControversyThe song sparked controversy due to its explicit language and clear call-out to an unnamed individual, whom many speculated to be one of Janet Jackson’s exes.
|
RemixesThere are several versions of the song, including remixes with different guest artists like Diddy and Missy Elliott.
|
Critical ReceptionThe track received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Jackson's vocal performance and the song's composition, while others criticized its aggressive tone.
|
Live PerformancesJanet Jackson has performed "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" during several of her live concert tours, including the All For You Tour and the Rock Witchu Tour.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/5218893/Janet+Jackson/Son+of+a+Gun+%28I+Betcha+Think+This+Song+Is+About+You%29>.
Discuss the Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In