I Belong to Me
Jessica Simpson
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I belong to me It's not that I don't wanna share my life with you, baby It's just that I'm the one I need to be true to, baby And I won't give up me to be part of you It's not that I don't want to have you in my life, baby It's just you gotta know that it's got to be right, baby Before I open up my heart to you I don't need somebody to complete me I complete myself Nobody's got to belong to somebody else I belong to me I don't belong to you My heart is my possession I'll be my own reflection I belong to me I'm one, not half of two And if you're gonna love me You should know this, baby That I belong to me I gotta let you know before I let you in, baby That who I am is not about who I am with, baby That don't mean I don't wanna be here with you, I do I don't need somebody to complete me I want you to know I'll give all my love but I'm not givin' all my soul I belong to me I don't belong to you My heart is my possession I'll be my own reflection I belong to me I'm one, not half of two And if you're gonna love me You should know this, baby That I belong to me Love don't mean changin' who you are To be who somebody wants you to be Nobody's got to belong to nobody I belong to me I don't belong to you My heart is my possession I'll be my own reflection I belong to me I don't belong to you My heart is my possession I'll be my own reflection I belong to me I'm one, not half of two And if you're gonna love me You should know this, baby That I belong to me
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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"I Belong to Me" was performed by American pop artist Jessica Simpson, who began her career as a teenage artist in the late 1990s with the release of her debut album "Sweet Kisses".
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Song Release"I Belong to Me" was released as the lead single from Jessica Simpson's fifth studio album "A Public Affair" in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, "I Belong to Me" performed moderately well on the charts, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Jessica Simpson, Johnta Austin, Greg Kurstin, and Scott Storch, with production handled by Storch.
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Music VideoIn the music video for "I Belong to Me," Simpson channels the iconic 1960s look, further capitalizing on the retro tunes featured on her album "A Public Affair". The video was directed by Matthew Rolston.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "I Belong to Me" revolve around the theme of female empowerment and independence, portraying Simpson as a strong woman who can hold her own in a romance-gone-wrong.
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Promotional PerformancesJessica Simpson performed "I Belong to Me" live on several occasions, including at The View, The Late Show with David Letterman, and the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.
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Song ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Simpson's vocal delivery and the song's empowering message, while others criticized it for not being sonically daring or innovative.
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Autumn Goodbye RemixThere's a remix version of "I Belong to Me" called the "Autumn Goodbye Remix," which leans more into the dance-pop genre than the original pop ballad.
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Single SalesAs of July 2007, "I Belong to Me" had sold 81,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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Song DurationThe length of this song is approximately 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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