Do Somethin'

Britney Spears

About Do Somethin'

"Do Somethin'" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her first greatest hits album, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (2004). It was written and produced by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (known collectively as Bloodshy & Avant), with additional writing by Henrik Jonback and Angela Hunte. Before the song was given to Spears, it was originally offered to girl group Melodi Brown, although they never released the song or indeed any material. The song was never intended to be released as a single. Spears, however, wanted to shoot a music video for it, and had to convince her record company. It was then released on February 14, 2005 by Jive Records as the second single from the album worldwide except North America. The dance-pop song features usage of electric guitars, and its lyrics allude to having a good time and not caring about other people's judgement. "Do Somethin'" received generally favorable reviews from critics, and received comparisons to Gwen Stefani's 2004 single "What You Waiting For?". Although the single was not released in the United States, it charted on many of Billboard's component charts due to digital downloads, managing to reach number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also successful worldwide, reaching top ten positions in countries such as Australia, Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. By the end of 2005, "Do Somethin'" was one of the best-selling singles in Australia and Belgium that year. 


Year:
2009
3:24
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Do you feel this
I know you feel this
Are You ready?
I don't think so

Somebody give me my truck
So I can ride on the clouds
So I can turn up the bass like

Somebody pass my guitar
So I can look like a star
And spend this cash like

Whatchu gonna do when the croud goes Ayo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?

[Chorus]
I see you lookin at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?

I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get on up and,
Why don't you do somethin'?

Now you all in my grill
Cause I say what I feel
Only rocks on what's real
Baby bump bump
But I can't do that with you
Only here with my crew
I can roll if you can
Don't be a punk punk

Whatchu gonna do when the croud goes Ayo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?

[Chorus: x2]

Na na na na na na na
Uh!
Na na na na na na na na na

I see you lookin' over here
Can't you tell I'm havin' fun
If you care like I know
You would stop
Starrin' at us
And get your own space
And do somethin'

[Chorus: x2]

F*ck!
Do Somethin'
Ow!
Why don't you do somethin'?

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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: CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, HENRIK JONBACK, WINBERG DONTAUS

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

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12 facts about this song

Song Production
"Do Somethin'" was produced by Swedish producers, Bloodshy & Avant, who have worked with Spears on a number of her successful tracks, including her Grammy-winning single "Toxic".
Release Date
The song was released on February 14, 2005, as the second and final single from her first greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative".
International Success
Even though it wasn't initially intended to be released as a single, "Do Somethin'" experienced significant global success, reaching the top ten in more than ten countries.
Music Video
The music video for "Do Somethin'" was co-directed by Britney Spears herself, under the pseudonym Mona Lisa, making it her directorial debut.
Billboard Performance
"Do Somethin'" peaked at No. 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 but managed to hit No. 6 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The track is often interpreted as a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to take initiative and stop being bystanders in their own lives.
Controversy
On release, the song's music video faced controversy for its depiction of a logo similar to the Louis Vuitton 'Cherry Blossoms' design. This led to legal action from the brand that resulted in limited further airings of the video.
Live Performances
Britney performed the song live in two of her concert tours- "The M+M's Tour" in 2007 and the "Piece of Me" tour in 2018.
Recording
Despite its release in 2005, "Do Somethin'" was recorded in 2003 during the sessions for Britney's fourth studio album, "In the Zone".
Chart Highlights
Some of the countries where the song charted within the top 10 include Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Album version
The length of the song in the album "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" is 3:22, while another version exists with extended play of up to 4:58.
Instrumentation
No live instrumentation was involved during the recording of "Do Somethin'", as all the music was electronically produced.

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