For Your Entertainment

Adam Lambert

About For Your Entertainment

"For Your Entertainment" is the debut mainstream single by American recording artist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. It is also the title track to his debut studio album, For Your Entertainment. The song was released commercially on November 3, 2009 and was written by Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke. It was a top 10 hit in Finland, Japan, New Zealand and the US dance club chart. Lambert's performance of the song at the 2009 American Music Awards prompted complaints from the Parents Television Council and ABC canceled Lambert's scheduled performance on Good Morning America. A remixed version of the song was added to the set list of Lambert's first concert tour, the 2010 Glam Nation Tour as the show's opening. The actual song was only performed on the Asian and Australian legs of the tour right after the song "Voodoo". 


Year:
2009
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So hot
Out the box
Can we pick up the pace?
Turn it up,
Heat it up
I need to be entertained
Push the limit
Are you with it?
Baby, don't be afraid
I'm a hurt 'ya real good, baby

Let's go
It's my show
Baby, do what I say
Don't trip off the glitz
That I'm gonna display
I told ya
I'm a hold ya down until you're amazed
Give it to ya 'til your screaming my name

No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way you'll ring the alarm
So hold on until it's over

Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment

It's alright
You'll be fine
Baby, I'm in control
Take the pain
Take the pleasure
I'm the master of both
Close your eyes
Not your mind
Let me into your soul
I'm a work ya 'til your totally blown

No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way to ring the alarm
So hold on until it's over

Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment

Oh oh, mm
Entertainment
Oh oh, oh entertainment
I'm here for your entertainment

Ooh
Do you like what you see?
Woah
Let me entertain ya 'till you scream

Oh, do you know what you got into?
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do?
Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

Oh, I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet (bet ya thought)
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
Well I'm about to turn up the heat (turn up the heat)
I'm here for your entertainment

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Adam Lambert

Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and stage actor born in Indianapolis but raised in San Diego. He began performing in amateur theatrical productions in childhood, a path he pursued into adulthood, appearing in professional productions in the U.S. and abroad. more »

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Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"For Your Entertainment" is an upbeat synthpop song. It's a genre that's built upon electronic sounds and synthetic beats.
Album
The song is the title track from Adam Lambert's debut studio album, also titled "For Your Entertainment."
Release date
The song was released as a single on October 30, 2009.
Chart performance
"For Your Entertainment" reached number 5 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Lyrics
The song is known for its provocative lyrics, with Lambert daring his listeners to "come on and entertain" him.
Songwriters
The track was written by Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke, who've worked with pop heavyweights like Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson.
Critical reception
Critics largely applauded "For Your Entertainment," praising its catchy beat and Lambert's powerful vocals.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Ray Kay, who has also directed videos for Lady Gaga and Britney Spears.
Live Performances
Lambert performed "For Your Entertainment" at the American Music Awards in 2009, which sparked controversy due to its sexual nature.
Influence
"For Your Entertainment" has been credited with showing Lambert's potential to push boundaries in pop music, establishing him as an audacious artist.
Sales
As of September 2017, it has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide, making it one of his best-selling singles.
Usage in Media
This song was used in the trailer for the movie "Valentine's Day,'' and also in the commercial for the ninth season of the television series "CSI: Miami."

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