Piece Of Me

Piece of Me" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It was released on November 27, 2007 by Jive Records as the second single from the album. The song was written and produced by Swedish producers Bloodshy & Avant and Klas Åhlund as a response to the media scrutiny and sensationalism of Spears' private life, which they had seen by working with her over the years. "Piece of Me" was the last song to be recorded for Blackout. The self-manifesto song's lyrics are written like a biography retelling her mishaps. "Piece of Me" is an electro song that runs through a down-tempo dance beat. Spears' voice is heavily synthesized, and constantly shifts in pitch. Backing vocals are provided by Bloodshy & Avant and Robyn. Most music critics cited it as one of the highlights from Blackout. Rolling Stone ranked the song at number fifteen on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. It was also commercially successful, peaking at number one in Ireland and reaching top ten positions in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it became the second single from the album to have peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

[Intro] Oh, yeah Oh, yeah [Verse 1] I'm Miss American Dream, since I was 17 Don't matter if I step on the scene, or sneak away to the Philippines They're still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine You want a piece of me? (You want a piece of me?) I'm Miss Bad Media Karma Another day, another drama Guess I can't see the harm in working and being a mama And with a kid on my arm, I'm still an exceptional earner You want a piece of me? [Chorus] I'm Mrs. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Oh my God, That Britney's Shameless' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! This Just In' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'She's Too Big, Now She's Too Thin' (You want a piece of me?) [Post-Chorus] Oh, yeah Oh, yeah [Verse 2] I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?' Trying, and pissing me off Well, get in line with the paparazzi who's flipping me off Hoping I'll resort to some havoc, end up settling in court Now, are you sure you want a piece of me? (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Most Likely to Get on the TV For Slippin' on the Streets When Gettin' the Groceries' Now, for real, are you kiddin' me? No wonder there's panic in the industry, I mean, please Do you want a piece of me? [Chorus] I'm Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Oh my God, That Britney's Shameless' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! This Just In' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'She's Too Big, Now She's Too Thin' (You want a piece of me?) [Post-Chorus] Oh, yeah Oh, yeah Oh, yeah [Breakdown] I'm Miss American Dream, since I was 17 Don't matter if I step on the scene, or sneak away to the Philippines They're still gon' put pictures of my derriere in the magazine You want a piece of me? You want a piece, piece of me? Oh, yeah You want a piece of me? Me [Chorus] I'm Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Oh my God, That Britney's Shameless' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! This Just In' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'She's Too Big, Now She's Too Thin' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Oh my God, That Britney's Shameless' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! This Just In' (You want a piece of me?) I'm Mrs. 'She's Too Big, Now She's Too Thin' (You want a piece of me?) Piece of me [Outro] Oh yeah You want a piece of me? Me Oh yeah Oh yeah