Son of a Gun

Missy Elliott, Jagged Edge, Janet Jackson, Carly Simon

About Son of a Gun

"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson's seventh studio album, All for You (2001). It was written and produced by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional lyrics by Simon. The R&B and hip hop song is built around a sample of 1972's "You're So Vain" by Simon, who also added some new spoken parts into the song; it talks about an unidentified man who attempted to extort money from Jackson. An official re-worked version (Flyte Tyme Radio Edit) featuring Missy Elliott was released as the third single from the album on December 11, 2001 by Virgin Records. The album version of "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" received mixed reviews from music critics, with some calling it a highlight from the album, while others criticized Simon's rapping. The remix version also received a mixed reaction from reviewers. The song reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jackson's lowest-charting single since 1983, and also reached low positions worldwide, due to Virgin abruptly ending the promotional campaign for All For You because of the company's financial difficulties. Its accompanying music video directed by Francis Lawrence depicts Jackson stalking a man at Los Angeles' Millennium Biltmore Hotel, which would also be used as the setting for Britney Spears' music video for her single Overprotected the following year. "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" was performed on the 2001–2002 All for You Tour. 


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Ha ha
Hoo hoo
Thought you'd get the money too
Greedy mutherfuckers
Try to have your cake and eat it too

Sharp shooter into breakin hearts
A baby gigolo - a sex pistol
Hollerin at everythin that walks
No substance just small talk
Know why you feelin on that girl's behind
You gotta sleezy one track mind
Working your work until you think you find
Who's goin home with you tonight

Oh, who you give it to
Who you gonna steal it from
Who's your next victim
Oh, who you gonna lie to
Who you gonna cheat on
Who you gonna leave alone
Oh, what ya gonna tell her
After she discovers
You don't really love her
Oh, gonna be a showdown
Knock down - drag out
Gunslinger shoot 'em up

I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you

Sweatin me but I'm not your type
You think you irk me and you're so right
I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out
Stupid bitch in my beach house
Naw I ain't gone go and act a fool
And be lead story on the nigga news
Not me sucher
I'll bnever be your lover
I'm gonna make you suffer
You stupid mutherfucker

Oh, who you give it to
Who you gonna steal it from
Who's your next victim
Oh, who you gonna lie to
Who you gonna cheat on
Who you gonna leave alone
Oh, what ya gonna tell her
After she discovers
You don't really love her
Oh, gonna be a showdown
Knock down - drag out
Gunslinger shoot 'em up

I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you

Ha ha
Hoo hoo
Thought you'd get the money too
Greedy mutherfuckers
Try to have your cake and eat it too

Gotta chip upon your shoulder
I just knocked it off
Show me what you gonna do
I ain't bout to run
You have just run out of ammunition
Shootin blanks now
You son of a gun

Oh, who you give it to
Who you gonna steal it from
Who's your next victim
Oh, who you gonna lie to
Who you gonna cheat on
Who you gonna leave alone
Oh, what ya gonna tell her
After she discovers
You don't really love her
Oh, gonna be a showdown
Knock down - drag out
Gunslinger shoot 'em up

I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
I betcha think this song is about you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you
Don't you

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Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early 1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career appearing on the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. more »

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Written by: JANET JACKSON, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, NISAN C. STEWART, SEAN J. COMBS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson from her seventh studio album, "All for You" (2001).
Collaborators
The song features Carly Simon and Missy Elliott.
Cover Adaptation
It reworks themes from Carly Simon's 1972 hit "You're So Vain". It's said that Simon was so impressed with Jackson's interpretation that she agreed to appear on the track.
Criticism Response
The fiercely confrontational lyrics of the song were viewed as Jackson's response to criticism from her ex-husband Rene Elizondo Jr., with whom she had recently ended a nine-year relationship.
Billboard Chart Performance
The song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Remix Versions
It has three official remixes, which were released on its CD single: "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" (P. Diddy Remix - Radio Edit) featuring Missy Elliott & P. Diddy, (Rock Remix) and (Cottonbelly Remix).
Visuals
The music video for the song, directed by Francis Lawrence, was an elaborate production featuring various settings including a haunted mansion and voodoo shop. It also featured cameos by actors Kevin Richardson and Jai Rodriguez.
Critical reception
Though it wasn't assessed as a commercial hit, the song received positive reviews and was appreciated for its innovative fusion of pop and R&B elements.
Sample Content
"Son of a Gun" samples two parts from "You're So Vain." The first is the sarcastic chorus, and the second is the bass line near the end of Jackson's song.
Inspirations
Janet revealed that she used the song as a platform to channel her frustrations and anger with tabloids and gossip industry which consistently spoke about her life.

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