Perfume
Britney Spears
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Do I imagine it, or do I see your stare Is there still longing there? Oh I hate myself, and I feel crazy Such a classic tale Current girl friend, ex girlfriend, I'm trying to be cool Am I being paranoid, am I seeing things? Am I just insecure? I want to believe It's just you and me Sometimes it feels like there's three Of us in here baby So I, wait for you to call And I try to act natural Have you been thinking 'bout her about me And while I wait I put on my perfume, yeah I want it all over you I'm gonna mark my territory I'll never tell, tell on myself but I hope she smells my perfume I'll never tell, tell on myself but I hope she smells my perfume I hide it well, hope you can tell but I hope she smells my perfume I hide it well, hope you can tell but I hope she smells my perfume I wanna fill the room, when she's in it with you Please don't forget me Do I imagine it, or catch these moments I know you got history But I'm your girlfriend, now I'm your girlfriend Trying to be cool I hope I'm paranoid, that I'm just seeing things That I'm just insecure I want to believe It's just you and me Sometimes it feels like there's three Of us in here baby So I, wait for you to call And I try to act natural Have you been thinking 'bout her, about me And while I wait I put on my perfume, yeah I want it all over you I'm gonna mark my territory So I, wait for you to call And I try to act natural Have you been thinking 'bout her, about me And while I wait I put on my perfume, yeah I want it all over you I'm gonna mark my territory I'll never tell, tell on myself but I hope she smells my perfume I'll never tell, tell on myself but I hope she smells my perfume I hide it well, hope you can tell but I hope she smells my perfume I hide it well, hope you can tell but I hope she smells my perfume
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Written by: Britney Spears, Chris Braide, Sia Furler
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Downtown Music Publishing
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9 facts about this song
Composer and Songwriting FactsBritney Spears co-wrote "Perfume" along with Sia Furler and Christopher Braide.
- The song marks Britney's second collaboration with Sia, having previously worked together on the song "Brightest Morning Star".
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Album Facts"Perfume" is a single from Britney Spears' eighth studio album, "Britney Jean".
- The album "Britney Jean" was released on November 29, 2013.
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Song Facts"Perfume" is a pop and synth-pop song with a duration of approximately four minutes.
- The song features a mix of dubstep, pop, electronic dance music (EDM), and electronica influence.
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Lyric FactsThe lyrics of "Perfume" depict a woman suspicious of her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend and her insecurities in their relationship.
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Production FactsThe song was produced by will.i.am, the frontman of The Black Eyed Peas, and co-produced by Keith Harris and Braide.
- "Perfume" was recorded in 2013 at two recording studios: Record Plant in Hollywood, California and at The Red Lips Room in Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California.
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Chart Performance Facts"Perfume" peaked at number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Internationally, the song made it to the top 50 in several countries including Scotland, South Korea, and Lebanon.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Perfume" was directed by Joseph Kahn, who also directed several of Britney Spears' other music videos.
- The music video premiered on December 10, 2013, on Vevo. It features Britney as a girlfriend worried that her boyfriend is cheating on her.
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Reviews and Reception FactsThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its mature sound and lyrical depth, while others found it underwhelming compared to Britney's previous hits.
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Live Performance FactsBritney Spears performed "Perfume" as part of her Las Vegas residency show, "Britney: Piece of Me."
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