Rumors

Lindsay Lohan

About Rumors

"Rumors" is the debut single by American actress and singer Lindsay Lohan from her debut studio album Speak (2004). Originally titled "Just What It Is", the song was written and produced by Cory Rooney, while additional writing was done by Lohan, Taryll Jackson and T. J. Jackson. It was released as Lohan's debut single and lead single from "Speak" on September 21, 2004, by Casablanca Records. The song's lyrics allude to the constant paparazzi and media backlash regarding Lohan. Music critics reviews were mixed; with statements like "infectious" or "unnecessary". "Rumors" achieved moderate commercial success worldwide, reaching top 30 positions in Australia, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. In the United States, the single peaked at number six on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, but was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping over 500,000 units of the single. The accompanying music video for "Rumors" was directed by British director Jake Nava and featured Lohan attending a nightclub, playing around with the paparazzi. The video was nominated for Best Pop Video at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and reached the top position on MTV's Total Request Live. In 2014, Billboard ranked the song in its "Top 50 Forgotten Gems From the Now! Series", which list songs from the series that were underrated at the time of their release. 


Year:
2006
2:47
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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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Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Dee Lohan is an American actress, businesswoman, fashion designer and singer. Born and raised in New York, Lohan was signed to Ford Models as a child. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Certifications
The song achieved gold certification in America, proving its popularity amongst listeners.
Music Video
The music video for "Rumors", directed by Jake Nava, won Best Pop Video at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
Theme
The 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.
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.
Album
The song is the lead single from Lohan's debut studio album "Speak", which was released in 2004 when Lohan was only 18 years old.
Behind the Scenes
At 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.
Success in Australia
"Rumors" also enjoyed success in Australia, reaching number 27 on the Australian ARIA chart.
Visual Aesthetics
The 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.
Reviews
Many 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.
Later Influence
Lohan 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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