Sometimes

Britney Spears

About Sometimes

"Sometimes" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her debut studio album, ... Baby One More Time (1999). Written by Jörgen Elofsson and produced by Elofsson himself, Per Magnusson and David Kreuger, the song was released as Spears' second single on April 30, 1999 by Jive Records. "Sometimes" is a teen pop song that is influenced by bubblegum pop, and alludes to a relationship where a shy girl is reserved on expressing feelings to her lover. The song received generally mixed reviews from contemporary critics. "Sometimes" attained worldwide success, peaking inside the top ten in eleven countries. In the United States, the song peaked at number twenty one. The song reached number one in Belgium (Flanders), Netherlands and New Zealand, while reaching number two in Australia. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number three, and is also Spears' third best-selling single in the country. An accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick, was shot at the Paradise Cove in Malibu, California. It portrays Spears watching her love interest from afar. Spears has performed "Sometimes" in four of her concert tours, including at the ... Baby One More Time Tour (1999), the Oops!... I Did It Again Tour (2000–01), and the Dream Within a Dream Tour (2001–02). 


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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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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: 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.
Production and Composition
The 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.
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.
Certification
The song obtained a Gold certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and a Silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Music Video
Directed 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.
Notable Performances
Spears performed "Sometimes" on several live platforms including Saturday Night Live, the 1999 Teen Choice Awards, and a number of her concert tours.
Reception
The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with many applauding Spears’ vocal abilities while others criticized the song's lyrics.
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.
Original Concept
The original concept for the music video was set at a water park, but was changed to a beach due to Spears' knee injury.
Dedication
Britney 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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