Rumors
Lindsay Lohan
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Saturday, steppin' into the club Somebody wanna tell DJ to turn it up I feel the energy all around And my body can't stop moving to the sound But I can tell that you're watching me And you're probably gonna write what you didn't see Well I just need a little space to breathe Can you please respect my privacy Why can't you just let me Do the things I wanna do I just wanna be me I don't understand why Would you wanna bring me down If I'm only having fun I'm going live my life (not the way you want me to) I'm tired of rumors starting I'm sick of being followed I'm tired of people lying Sayin' what they want about me Why can't they back up off me Why can't they let me live I'm gonna do it my way Take this for just what it is Here we are back up in the club People taking pictures Don't you think they get enough I just wanna be all over the floor And throw my hands up in the air to the beat like (What?) I've gotta say respectfully I would like it if you take the cameras off of me Cause I just want a little room to breathe Can you please respect my privacy Why can't you just let me Do the things I wanna do I just wanna be me I don't understand why Would you wanna bring me down If I'm only having fun I wanna live my life (not the way you want me to) I'm tired of rumors starting I'm sick of being followed I'm tired of people lying Sayin' what they want about me Why can't they back up off me Why can't they let me live I'm gonna do it my way Take this for just what it is I just need to free my mind (my mind) Just wanna dance and have a good time (good time) I'm tired of rumors (rumors) Followed (followed, followed, followed, followed, followed) What they (follow) me Why can't they (they they they-they-they) let me live Take this for just what it is I'm tired of rumors starting I'm sick of being followed I'm tired of people lying Sayin' what they want about me Why can't they back up off me Why can't they let me live I'm gonna do it my way Take this for just what it is I'm tired of rumors starting I'm sick of being followed I'm tired of people lying Sayin' what they want about me Why can't they back up off me Why can't they let me live I'm gonna do it my way Take this for just what it is
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Written by: DAMANI KHALEEL, RAMON RUSSELL GOODEN, STUART JORDAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Debut Single"Rumors" is Lindsay Lohan's debut single and one of the notable moves in her transition from actress to singer.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed critical reactions, "Rumors" charted within the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and reached the 6th position, and peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Pop 100.
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CertificationsThe song achieved gold certification in America, proving its popularity amongst listeners.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rumors", directed by Jake Nava, won Best Pop Video at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
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ThemeThe song and video are largely a response to the intense media and paparazzi attention Lohan was receiving at the time, creating a reflection of her own personal experiences.
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Production"Rumors" was co-written by Lohan and produced by Cory Rooney, who has worked with other high-profile artists such as Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey.
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AlbumThe song is the lead single from Lohan's debut studio album "Speak", which was released in 2004 when Lohan was only 18 years old.
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Behind the ScenesAt the time of filming the video, Lohan had a high fever, and part of the video's dance routine was improvised due to these circumstances.
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Success in Australia"Rumors" also enjoyed success in Australia, reaching number 27 on the Australian ARIA chart.
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Visual AestheticsThe song's music video's fast-paced cutting, special effects, and gritty aesthetic were remarked upon as capturing the chaotic feeling of being scrutinized by the public and media.
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ReviewsMany critics noted that Lohan's mature and somewhat aggressive image change for the song was indicative of her desire to break away from her previously wholesome image as a Disney star.
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Later InfluenceLohan referenced "Rumors" in her 2019 song "Xanax", showing how the themes of media attention and scrutiny have continued to influence her music.
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