Born to Make You Happy

Britney Spears

About Born to Make You Happy

"Born to Make You Happy" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her debut studio album, ... Baby One More Time (1999). It was released on December 6, 1999, by Jive Records, as the fourth single from the album in European countries. Before recording the song, Spears had to ask the writers of the song, Andreas Carlsson and Kristian Lundin, to re-write it, since it was a sexual song. The singer first recorded her vocals in March 1998, and re-recorded them later in the same year. The dance-pop and teen pop song alludes to a relationship that a woman desires to correct, not quite understanding what went wrong, as she comes to realize that she was "born to make [her lover] happy". "Born to Make You Happy" received mixed reviews from critics, who praised it for being an early classic and a proficient single, despite considering the song as entirely unremarkable like other ballads on the album. The song was commercially successful worldwide, peaking at number one in Ireland, and reaching top five positions in Belgium, Europe, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland. In the United Kingdom, it also peaked at number one, and is Spears' sixth best-selling single in the country. An accompanying music video was directed by Billie Woodruff, and portrays Spears dreaming that she is with her lover, while she sings and dances during the majority of the video. Spears has performed "Born to Make You Happy" on four concert tours. 


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1999
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All my life, oh yeah yeah
Oh yeah
I'm sitting here alone up in my room
And think about the times that we've been through (oh my love)
I'm looking at a picture in my hand
Trying my best to understand

I really want to know what we did wrong
With the love that felt so strong
If only you were here tonight
I know that we could make it right

I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy
'Cause you're the only one within my heart
I was born to make you happy

Always and forever you and me
That's the way our life should be
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy

I know I've been a fool since you've been gone
I'd rather give it up than carry on (oh my love)
'Cause livin In a dream of you and me
Is not the way my life should be

I don't want to cry a tear for you
So forgive me If I do
If only you were here tonight
I know that we could make it right

I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy
'Cause your the only one within my heart
I was born to make you happy

Always and forever you and me
That's the way our life should be
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy

I'd do anything
I'd give you my world
I'd wait forever to be your girl
Just call out my name (just call out my name)

I will be there (and I will be there)
Just to show you how much I care
I was born to make you happy, yeah

Oh yeah
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy
'Cause your the only one within my heart
I was born to make you happy

Always and forever you and me
That's the way our life should be
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy
I was born to make you happy

Always and forever you and me
That's the way our life should be
I don't know how to live without your love
I was born to make you happy

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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: KRISTIAN LUNDIN, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON

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11 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Born to Make You Happy" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her debut studio album, "...Baby One More Time," which was released in 1999.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written by Kristian Lundin and Andreas Carlsson, who both are renowned songwriters and producers from Sweden. Lundin also handled the production of the track along with Rami Yacoub.
Music Genre and Elements
Musically, "Born to Make You Happy" is a teen pop and pop song that features a sweeping string arrangement and a beat that’s defined by a thumping percussion beat.
Chart Performance
In the UK, it achieved the number one spot on the Singles Chart, making it Spears her second number one single in the UK after "Baby One More Time." Nevertheless, the song was not released as a single in the U.S.
Music Video
The music video for "Born to Make You Happy" was directed by Billie Woodruff, featuring Spears dreaming about her lover. The video was well-received and helped boost the song's popularity.
Live Performances
Spears has performed "Born to Make You Happy" in a variety of live settings, including her tours beginning with the "Baby One More Time" tour and later on, including in her "Circus" and "Femme Fatale" tours as well.
Awards and Recognition
The song helped Spears to gain nominations for Best Female singer at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party and won a Capital FM award for London's favourite song.
Critical Reception
While it did not achieve the same level of critical success as some of Spears' other early hits, "Born to Make You Happy" was generally well received by music critics, many of whom praised its catchy tune and Spears' vocal performance.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, showcasing its lasting impact on popular culture.
Controversial Lyrics
Some listeners and critics interpreted the lyrics of "Born to Make You Happy" as potentially being about an unhealthy and submissive type of love. Britney, however, has addressed these interpretations, stating that she enjoys the song and believes that it's about young love.
Song Meaning
According to Spears, the song is about a female who is in love with a boy to the point where she is willing to fulfill his every wish and desire, even though he is possibly not as invested in the relationship as she is.

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