Sometimes
Britney Spears
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You tell me you're in love with me Like you can't take your pretty eyes away from me It's not that I don't wanna stay But every time you come too close I move away I wanna believe in everything that you say 'Cause it sounds so good But if you really want me, move slow There's things about me you just have to know Sometimes I run Sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night Baby all I need is time I don't wanna be so shy Every time that I'm alone I wonder why Hope that you will wait for me You'll see that you're the only one for me I wanna believe in everything that you say 'Cause it sounds so good But if you really want me, move slow There's things about me you just have to know Sometimes I run (sometimes) Sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night All I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night Baby all I need is time Just hang around and you'll see There's nowhere I'd rather be If you love me, trust in me The way that I trust in you Sometimes I run (sometimes) Sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight (hold you tight) Treat you right, be with you day and night (day and night) Sometimes I run (sometimes) Sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night All I really want is to hold you tight Be with you day and night Sometimes I run, (sometimes) sometimes I hide Sometimes I'm scared of you But all I really want is to hold you tight Treat you right, be with you day and night
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Written by: MARKUS BERES, THOMAS KRAUSE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Sometimes" was released as the second single from Britney Spears’ debut studio album, “...Baby One More Time" in 1999.
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Production and CompositionThe song was penned by Jörgen Elofsson and produced by Per Magnusson and David Kreuger. It's described as a teen pop song that is influenced by the pop ballad genre.
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Chart Performance"Sometimes" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and the top five in the United Kingdom. It also charted in the top 10 in at least 10 other countries around the world.
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CertificationThe song obtained a Gold certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and a Silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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Music VideoDirected by Nigel Dick, the music video showcased Spears longing for the attention of her love interest. The director also pointed out that it was the first time he actually saw Britney perform a fully choreographed routine to one of her songs.
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Notable PerformancesSpears performed "Sometimes" on several live platforms including Saturday Night Live, the 1999 Teen Choice Awards, and a number of her concert tours.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with many applauding Spears’ vocal abilities while others criticized the song's lyrics.
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In Popular Culture"Sometimes" was featured in the animated film, "An Extremely Goofy Movie". The soundtrack of the movie which included the song, won a Grammy award for Best Animated Feature Soundtrack.
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Original ConceptThe original concept for the music video was set at a water park, but was changed to a beach due to Spears' knee injury.
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DedicationBritney dedicated the song to her then-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, during a live performance on her "Baby One More Time Tour" in 1999.
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