Born to Make You Happy
Britney Spears
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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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Written by: KRISTIAN LUNDIN, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe 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.
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Music Genre and ElementsMusically, "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.
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Chart PerformanceIn 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesSpears 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.
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Awards and RecognitionThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionWhile 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, showcasing its lasting impact on popular culture.
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Controversial LyricsSome 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.
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Song MeaningAccording 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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