Kill the Lights
Britney Spears
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, we interrupt our program of Dance Music, To bring you a special bulletin from the intercontinental radio news. Our very own pop princess, now Queen of Pop, Has a special announcement she will like to make" You're on, I think I'm ready for my close up, Yeah You don't like me I don't like you, it don't matter (who?) Only difference You still listen, I don't have to (who?) In one ear and Out the other, I don't need you (who?) Your words don't stick I ain't perfect, but you ain't either (who?) If your feeling froggy leap (oh) I ain't even losin' sleep (oh) There's more to me than what you see (oh) You wouldn't like me when I'm angry Mr. Photographer I think I'm ready for my close-up (tonight) Make sure you catch me from my good side (pick one) These other (ha) just wanna be me Is that money in your pocket? Or you happy to see me? [Chorus] Kill the Lights! (Take 'em out, turn 'em off, break 'em down) Kill the Lights! (Don't be scared, make a move, see me now?) Kill the Lights! (I feel you, watching me, watching you) Kill the Lights! You can't handle the truth What happened to you? I kill The lights pure The lights satis The lights faction I kill The lights lights The lights camera The lights action I kill The lights pure The lights satis The lights faction I kill The lights lights The lights camera The lights action All the flashin', tryin' to cash-in Hurts my eyes All the poses, out of focus I despise Eff me over, your exposure Not the best You want me bad, I want you out Release this stress. Mr. Photographer I think I'm ready for my close-up (tonight) Make sure you catch me from my good side (pick one) These other just wanna be me Is that money in your pocket? Or you happy to see me? [Chorus] You're the star now, welcome to the big league They all want a pic, they all wanna see, see, see What you're made of, what you're gonna do Is life gonna get the best of you? [Chorus] Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: MARCELLA N ARAICA, LUKE N BOYD, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, JAMES N WASHINGTON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"Kill the Lights" is a track from Britney Spears' sixth studio album "Circus." It is the 7th track on the album, which was released on November 28, 2008.
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Production CreditsThe song was written by Nathaniel "Danja" Hills, James "Jim Beanz" Washington, Marcella Araica and Luke Boyd. It was also produced by Danja, someone Spears had worked with on her previous album "Blackout."
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Music Style"Kill the Lights" falls in the category of dance-pop, a subgenre of pop and dance music. It also has elements of electropop and features synth-heavy production.
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Lyrical Theme and InspirationThe lyrics of "Kill the Lights" reportedly discuss Spears' relationship with fame and the paparazzi. The debut of this song came at a time when Spears was trying to rehabilitate her image after her highly publicized struggles, which she often attributes to her contentious relationship with the media.
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Music VideoThe animated music video for "Kill the Lights" was directed by David Rousseau. It was created by the animation team called "Titmouse Inc." and was released in July 2009.
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Music ReceptionWhile the song wasn't released as a single, it still managed to reach number 11 on the U.S Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.
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Britney Spears’ ThoughtsIn an interview, Spears mentioned "Kill the Lights" as one of her favourite tracks from the Circus album.
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Dance RemixesDue to its strong dance nature, "Kill the Lights" received several remixes, including those by Benny Benassi and DJ Frank E, which were well-received in clubs.
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Britney Mobile Game"Kill the Lights" was included in the tracklist of Britney's mobile video game "Britney Spears: American Dream," where fans can record and release their own version of the song.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Kill the Lights" wasn’t promoted as one of the main singles from "Circus", it was performed during "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" world tour in 2009.
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