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"3" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her second greatest hits album, The Singles Collection (2009). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing from Tiffany Amber. The song was released on October 6, 2009 by Jive Records, as the only single from The Singles Collection. "3" is an uptempo electropop song that features a heavy bassline and synthesizers, and lyrics that talk about threesomes, while referencing American folk-singing trio Peter, Paul and Mary during the chorus as sexual slang. "3" received positive appreciation from contemporary music critics, with some reviewers calling it a classic Spears song. The song achieved commercial success by topping the charts in the United States and Canada, as well as reaching the top ten in many countries around the world, including Australia, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song debuted at number one in the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first to debut at the top position in over three years and the first non-American Idol artist in eleven years to do so. "3" was also the fifteenth song in the history of Billboard to debut at number one. 


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2009
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One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me
Oh

Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it's alright
What do you say?

Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?

Are you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are, you in
I am countin'

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me
Oh

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me
Oh

Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don't see the harm
So are you game?

Lets' make a team
Make 'em say my name
Lovin' the extreme
Now are you game?

Are, you in
Livin' in sin is the new thing
Are, you in
I am countin'

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me

What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin' meant
If you don't like the company
Let's just do it you and me
You and me
Or three
Or four
On the floor!

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me
Oh

One, two, three
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
One, two, three
Peter, Paul and Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves me
Oh

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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: Johan Karl Schuster, Max Martin, Tiffany Amber

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"3" by Britney Spears debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Spears' first song to achieve this feat. It also made Spears the first artist in over three years to debut at the top position.
Music Production
The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, who have worked extensively with Spears and are notable figures in the pop music industry.
Song Theme
"3" refers to a threesome, as hinted in the lyrics. This unusually explicit theme was considered a bold and controversial move for Spears.
Music Video
The music video for "3" was directed by Diane Martel and choreographed by Tone & Rich. The video features Spears dancing in front of a backdrop of varying images and color schemes.
Critic Reception
Although the song received mixed reviews from critics due to its sexual theme, it was praised for its engaging sound and catchy chorus.
Song Records
"3" made Britney Spears the first artist in Billboard history to debut multiple songs at the Hot 100's summit.
Song Duration and Release
With a duration of 3:25 minutes, the song was released as the only single from her second greatest hits album, The Singles Collection (2009).
Global Recognition
The song reached the top ten in multiple countries besides the United States, including Canada, Australia, and many European nations.
Multi-Platinum Certification
In the United States, "3" is certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it has sold over 2 million units.
Digital Sales
Within the first week of its release, "3" sold over 255,000 digital downloads, contributing to its debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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