Let Me Be
Britney Spears
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You try to read me You try to figure out You try to breathe me But you can't blow me out You try to feel me, but I'm so out of touch I won't be falling You won't have to pick me up Sorry if I sound confused I don't feel the way you do But I won't turn around But I won't turn around You think that I might back down but I won't Think that I might have doubts but I don't No insecurities Won't you just let me, let me be Think that you know me now, but you don't Think that I-I can't stand on my own Ain't my philosophy Won't you just let me, let me be Trust in my instincts Trust that I know what's right These are the reasons that keep you up at night (at night) Tell me "Go slow", this is my flow 'Cause you don't know, know what I know Let me tell you how it feels Baby it's time that you see me for real Sorry if I sound confused I don't feel the way you do But I won't turn around But I won't turn around You think that I might back down but I won't Think that I might have doubts but I don't No insecurities Won't you just let me, let me be Think that you know me now, but you don't Think that I-I can't stand on my own Ain't my philosophy Won't you just let me, let me be Trust that I know, this is my show Letting you know, gotta go the way I go Trust that I know, this is my show Letting you know, gotta go the way I go You think that I might back down but I won't Think that I might have doubts but I don't No insecurities Won't you just let me, let me be Think that you know me now, but you don't Think that I-I can't stand on my own Ain't my philosophy Won't you just let me, let me be You think that I might back down but I won't Think that I might have doubts but I don't No insecurities Won't you just let me, let me be Think that you know me now, but you don't Think that I-I can't stand on my own Ain't my philosophy Won't you just let me, let me be
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Written by: Britney Spears, Brian Anthony Kierulf, Joshua M. Schwartz
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album"Let Me Be" is a song from Britney Spears' third studio album, "Britney," which was released in 2001.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Steve Lunt, Brian Kierulf, and Josh Schwartz.
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GenreIt is classified under the genre of Pop, as most of Britney's songs are.
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Chart PerformanceUnlike a number of Britney's hits, "Let Me Be" wasn't released as a single and hence, did not chart on its own.
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ProductionThe song was produced by famed multi-instrumentalist and producer Steve Lunt, along with Kernis.
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Music and LyricsThe song reflects Britney's search for independence and self-assertiveness, with lyrics like 'Think you know me well, but you don't know me at all.'
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Background VocalsBritney Spears herself performed the background vocals for the song, adding depth to the already power-packed performance.
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Live Performances"Let Me Be" is one of Britney's songs least performed live.
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ControversyThere was no known controversy or incidents related to "Let Me Be".
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Personal InterpretationShe stated in an interview, "There's a cool song on the album called 'Let Me Be'. It's one of my favourite songs on the album and it's basically about how, like with the media, everyone needs to just back up and let me be me."
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LengthThe duration of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 51 seconds, following the typical pop song duration.
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Fans ReceptionDespite its non-release as a single, "Let Me Be" is loved by many fans and is considered somewhat of a hidden gem within the Britney fandom.
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Album SuccessDespite "Let Me Be" not charting on its own, the "Britney" album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 list.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave mixed reviews of the song. Some praised Britney's vocal performance and the song's assertive lyrics while others found it generic compared to other tracks on the album.
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Personal ElementThe song's declaration of independence mirrors Britney's own life as she began taking more control over her musical direction starting with this album.
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