First Listen: Britney Spears' If You Seek Amy
JAN 13, 2009 AT 08:05 AM
WOW!!! After listening to it, I can see why parents are a bit concerned. I can't believe they are making this their next single! If it was just on the cd, then it is what it is, but placing the single on public airwaves might not be the best move for Britney Spears' newest song. Take a listen to If You Seek Amy (and read up on the controversy if you missed that story).
Let me know what you think. Now that you've HEARD the way If You Seek Amy is sung, what do you think about the song?
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3415 points
You were only aware of it because it was brought to your attention. I don't see the big deal. To me, it doesn't sound like F-U-C-K M E. People just try to find something, anything to complain about. Pathetic, if you ask me.
33912 points
I like the song a lot. If parents are just now starting to pay attention to the sexually-charged lyrics of Britney then they are not the brightest bulbs. There are much more explicit songs on her earlier albums, in my opinion.
300 points
The cat at the bottom is more alarming to me then the song ...lol, the cat is great though!!
1190 points
I didn't notice a thing until I read the other post either. Now that those mothers made a big deal about it, it WILL be brought to peoples attention. You def. cannot tell. Leave her be I say.
31135 points
The cat stole the whole article! Love it! Totally punctuates the end of the story haha
8745 points
I like the song, but I can tell what she is saying. Since I have never heard any of Britney's songs, I can't compare this song to her past ones. I just know she has a reputation for that type of song. But I did pick up on it, so if I had young kids they wouldn't be listening to Brit. My kids didn't like her so that is why I have never heard any of her songs, and I would have never listened to her. She has just never been my thing.
1000 points
Haaa! I bet parents are freaking out, BUT hey maybe it is time for parents to stop letting their LITTLE kiddos listen to the BIGGEST train wreck of 2008. Britney Spears isn't for the youth anymore folks :)
She is not a Train wreck how ever I agree her fan base when she started was 16 and 17 years old hello people she is not a tween anymore she is not going to sing about little girl stuff she is an adult duh 2 kids
If parents are so outraged then maybe they should start expending more energy on being a parent to their children rather than complaining about it. My little sister is 13 and I gave her a copy of Circus, but I took out all of the songs that I knew were inappropriate. I know she will eventually know about this song and how sexual it is but at least I deterred it for some time.
765 points
I would have never put it together, but it all seems so unnecessary - does Britney really need her young fans listening to something like that?
I agree with everyone! This would not have meant a thing if everyone had not made such a big deal out of it. I really don't get it........doesn't spell out anything to me. It only does that in the minds of gutter brains and complainers.
8590 points
This totally makes me laugh! Anyone remember "whip it" or "relax, don't do it". Same drama different decade. The kids will like the song more now that they know it has a "racy" theme.
3415 points
OMG, that is so true! And "She Bop" was about masturbation. So there you go. The world has become too politically correct in my opinion.
20555 points
I never did know what She Bop was about until I watched a music program many many years later that said it. Imagine, I wasnt damaged by listening to it when it was popular because I didnt even know what it was about lol
LMAO at the kitty, he is SOOO cute. Anyway, this song is fab, who cares what the she is saying, it should just be enjoyed for what it is - a great song. And if you dont like it, then dont listen to it.
1000 points
honestly I dont hear anything about the f-me thing that they are claming. I've listened to the song a ton (its the only song really off the cd i like) and not once have i heard it.
5355 points
i didn't hear those specific lyrics either...are they 'silenced' or whatever it is they do to block a word? sounds like all of her songs...really synthesized. she do what she do...don't like it ... don't buy it.
655 points
i have a copy if the album that was leaked early and the "if u" isn't synth'ed out.
but ultimately the onus is on the parent to keep it out of their kid's hands if they don't want them listening to it.
Wow!!! Are you deaf??
Awesome song! Britney in her prime! Great dance beat, and her style is totally unique. Lyrics aren't any worse than so many i've heard the past years, and to those who "imagine" it to mean something not written in plain English....it's all up to individual perception. For me?...i love it!!
Not a Brit fan but had to listen after the uproar. I don't think it's hugely obvious but the lyrics are a bit telling.
"But all the boys and all the girls are begging to, If You Seek Amy"
Ok, really. What does that mean? In the context of the song it makes no sense. So yeah, I'd have to say it was done purposely, brilliantly for a bit of media. Any attention is good attention, yeah, isn't that what kids still think?
the If you seek Amy part is seriously synthesized, making that part stand out just a bit more. So yup, definitely done on purpose. Betcha everyone and their mum will run out and buy the music now. Pretty smart marketing.
33505 points
Exactly. The lyrics do not make sense so it was obviously purposely done. It's kind of brilliant in a way, but weird at the same time. I don't see how anyone could miss that. Also, this version is obviously censored.
3525 points
exactly what I thought too. Amy is her cousin? and she can't get her off her mind.....huh?? Then she says "All of the Boys and All of the Girls are dying to ___Seek Amy" so if it wasnt censored, it would say "All of the boys and all of the girls are dying to If You Seek Amy"...which TOTALLY makes no sense!!! Whatever.....I think the sneakiness of it is brilliant, but the song....whether it's "seeking amy" or "F---K" Me is kinda all over the place and makes no sense. ***annie***
The song isn't censored on the album so the "If U" isn't edited out. I think this is just a fan made "censored" version that they think will get played on the radio. Anyways, the song was intended to contain the double meaning, but other than that one line, it really isn't an EXTREMELY sexual song. Anyways, her songs have always been suggestive in one way or another and if parents are JUST NOW figuring that out then they need to get a clue.
300 points
I will not listen to the song. I am too entranced by the cat.
idk, her voice sucks so much it's hard to focus on the controversy. I've never been able to understand her appeal. Yes, she's wildly entertaining, but so are a lot of people that can actually sing.
1935 points
I can't believe they censored it! I honesty thought there was nothing wrong with it, and if you don't want your kids listening to it then take away their CD. Everyone knows Brit Brit goes off her "sex appeal."
630 points
It is really obvious that they tried to do it on purpose - but I don't agree with censoring in general unless it is really over the top, which this isn't.
i always thought the song was about her drug dealer so if it just fuck me that is much better. i am not a mother but Britney so not for children.
it s weird that one of Lindsey Lohan blogs said to listen closer to the chorus of this song. i thought they share a dealer.
kinda clever. No kid is going to read THAT into it...I used to love 'last dance with mary jane' by Tom Petty...it was YEARS before I knew what Mary Jane was. but I still like the song. :)
I think this controversy is silly. It really doesn't sound inappropriate to me. I don't particularly like the song though.
20555 points
Maybe if I had headphones on I would have heard it better but on my speakers I couldnt make that out and I was straining to hear what I wanted to hear. Now that being said Brit-Brit has the worse speech known to man. For instance that song Womanizer, I had NO idea what the hell she was singing until the All American Rejects did their version of it. Since I could make out every word they said I thought it made a much better song.
I love this song, it's one of my favorites from her new cd. And that F-U-C-K-thing is ridicculous.
I'm sorry, but I just couldn't listen to the song long enough to figure out what I was hearing. I apologize to those of you who are fans, but her voice just annoys the If You Seek out of me.
Speaking of not being able to figure out - don't look at the cat this time, look at the background. Are people being dragged away? ;o)
1530 points
Yeah, a couple years back I remember seeing all the little kids at the pool singing along to Candy Shop. Hello? This is definitely not the most explicit song they've played on the radio.
ALL OF THIS IS JUST GOING TO TURN OUT MORE FANS FOR HER
410 points
Good grief. I have to roll my eyes and commend the ignorant raving souls who are all having cows to heaven. Any parent that allows a child (any age) to listen to Britney without FIRST listening themselves is a complete moron who needs to have their ears boxed. Just astounds me that people can be so morally outraged and yet never lifted a finger to check it out before giving it to their kids. This is pretty typical Brit. I liked it, will probably listen to it (though with headphones or when my kids arent present.) Folks need to get some brain cells and think/read/listen/research for themselves.
it's fine - I love the song.
300 points
I like it.. It's clever.. Radio Worthy? No! I Really think that they could chose another single.. I don't want my nephew to hear this song or my 13 year old cousin.. A little much for kids to hear. I say #4 off of her Album would be better.
-Jason-
I bought the cd the day it came out and loved this song...and up until like last week when this whole "f-u-c-k me" thing happened i didn't even know it said that...
I don't hear .."all the boys and all the girls are begging to if you seek Amy". I hear "...are begging to seek Amy." I wondered if it was a play on her own name and refers to the attention she gets when she is out i.e. everyone seeks her out and wants to be her friend. I suppose a bit of controversy gets the song played more often...
300 points
Look, if this were coming from Nelly or from Rhianna or anyone, it wouldn't be anywhere near this controversial. And honestly, Britney transformed into this type of performer years ago when she did "Slave 4 U", yeah, it's possible to see where the whole controversy is from, but it's not that surprising really. If everyone is shocked by it, they should look at her record- she likes to shock a little bit. And, with the title being "If You Seek Amy" it's not like the younger kids would have automatically made the connection until they heard about it from their parents.... okay, getting off of my soap box now. :) *~Sassy~*
1745 points
I don't hear or get it. I think i'm more disturbed that she sounds like a demented chipmunk. Is this what passes for talent now a days or has she always sounded like this?
I think this is one of the better songs on her CD. It's funny and clever and I think it's hilarious that it's going to be her next single.
What a load of crap - it doesn't even sound like a human is singing it - like Robot Britney - and the baby, baby, baby sound is so over with - one sound wonder - she has always had to be controversial - slut it up - to get attention - stay home and look after your babies instead of listening to your bloodsucking family members.
Here are my thoughts: Most kids aren't realizing what this is translating into. It doesn't make it right, but at least they aren't listening to Eminem sing about raping his wife and killing people. Also, if these parents are having this big of a problem with it- DON'T BUY THE ALBUM. Buy them Kidz Bop or something.
765 points
Now that I've heard the song, I get what all the fuss was about; however, I don't think Brit Brit ever was trying to be the picture of high moral standards!
I don't see it, or actually hear it to be honest. People always find something to complain about!
This is my favorite song on the album. theres only one line that Kinda sounds like F U C K me...ppl are blownigt hsi up for no reason. and if parents are concerned about their 6 year olds singing this, i think the question is really--whya re you buying this CD for a 6 year old? 16+ my rating.
"if u seek amy tonight, we'll do whatever u like"...thats the only oenthat osunds like it.1
300 points
Um... I like the song, haha. BUT I don't think it's right for kids to hear so it shouldn't be played on the radio.
1105 points
So is the controvery when she's singing and says "all of the guys and all the girls *PAUSE* seek Amy" - is that because it supposedly sounds or could be confused with "F---" Amy??
Had I not heard all the rumors and news about this song being a controversy I would not have even thought about the lyrics. I seriously don't see what the big deal is here.... all her songs sound the same... *sigh*
300 points
Yeah, the pause is just the censor. On the full version there isn't a pause and it says "all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy" so without it meaning "begging to f_ck me" it doesn't make sense. So I think that is what people took issue with, the blatentness (is that a word?haha) of it all. So, it is coded, but not like other songs ie: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" etc.
300 points
Is there even a shred of her actual voice in there? It just sounds like a computer generated voice to me. Musically, she is a total joke.
12907 points
You can hear it plainly. And now the album has sold 12 million more copies to kids who are going to play that song a million times to hear it. The song, like womanizer is nothing more than digitalized electronic garbage.
300 points
I like it as an adult but I doubt I'll let my 6, 9 and 10 yr old listen to it just yet. I caught it without it being pointed out. They'll get around to stuff like this eventually but for now no.
Love the cat! It should be in Brit's video.
You people are honestly messed up, GET OVER IT, she doesnt say in the song Ooooh FUCK ME, do ya really think little kids are gunna mistake that, If you do you just plain dumb then ay! Im sure you have heard much worst stuff, maybe songs where there is actually at least 1 swear word included, Like that song, my neck my back, my pussy and my crack, or because i got high, or fuck you right back, not "If you seek amy" GET THE FUCK OVER IT SERIOUSLY
hey you stupid parents............you wanna break britney down.... but you can't coz this song is amzing....... it's a bomb.......... it will make a huge success
i think you should pay attention to your kids and rise them well instead of ruining britney's life........
why did those stupid parents buy that cd....... they should bought them cartoons or something else...............
just stay away from her........ she is doing really well
if u don't like it don't listen to it.. it's just that simple
Actually, I looked up the words. In particular, one sentence in the chorus just doesn't make sense unless she intended it to be "F-U-C-K me."
"All the boys and girls are beggin' to if you seek Amy."
I believe that trying to be clever and cute and cover up what the song is really about is kind of devious. Just suck it up and get the parental warning put on instead of trying to be funny.
I don't even have any kids, but I guess that I wouldn't appreciate this either if I did. After looking at the words, there is no other way of looking at this. People aren't imagining it.
You people are nuts! The lyrics don't even make sense if you change "If you Seek Amy" to "If you Look For Amy". This is a blinding attempt to sneak profanity in under the radar. I can't wait for some of you to see what happens in the school systems when kids get caught singing it under their breathe in the halls! This is tasteless trash and I hope it drives another nail into the coffin of Britney's recycled career. She's blown it, lets move on.
That cat is so freakin crazy!!!! lol... and yeah this version of the song sucks, cant even hear the f*u*c*k me!!!!!! :)
That cat is so freakin crazy!!!! lol... and yeah this version of the song sucks, cant even hear the f*u*c*k me!!!!!! :)
wow, lame. I have listened to that song SOOOOOO many times and not once did I think it meant that. I'm actually sort of happy, b/c now the song sort of makes sense now! sort of. How about she pick a different song like Kill the Lights?? That would be a great one to release!
i couldnt hear it an still cant, its just people being picky, its really sad. the song is great so forget it.
why hasn't this happened to other artists? like 50 cent for example? most kids have no bluming idea what the song it on about, I hadn't thought about it or realised it untill i heard on the radio! I think its over the top rubbish, something to be honest Britney doesn't need, but hey no publicity is bad publicity i guess!
This is so stupid. I have the CD and have listened to the song loads of times and never thought of that. But anyway, Britney probably meant for the song to sound like that for publicity. I love Britney, she's got balls
omg this song is hardly that bad compared to some songs out there..so just calm down and let her do her thing.trust me no kid is going to care that much to listen and sound it out.my sister and i thought it was about her hilusinating.we had a huge convo about it it was actually funny.but really..people just like to bitch about things.
stop hatin on brit. if it werent for moms like you guys out there none of this would have even mattered.its just like with eminem.you moms hated him and brought him to attention.if you just stoped bitchin and comlaining about every little bad thing he would have fell off the map.
its just like this.if you didnt look into it everyone would have just wondered who the hell amy was.
their's worst lyric's out there than this i think it's a great dance trak !!!!!!!
go britney
Okay i had to listen to it a few times after my daughter who is not allowed to listen to Brittany at all came home saying mom you'll never guess the the "F" word is in a song. First thing i thought was "rap" yea i'd believe it.
So I asked her for more information and came across the song. Now maybe I'm not very bright or maybe like a lot of parents when the title says If You Seek Amy. Made me not hear it a few times till my daughter spelled it out for me.
Then I listend to it and it was unmistakenly not If you seek Amy
The way it goes is if isn't if at all except in two lyrics. it's actually F
the You you hear right is U See is not see but C. and then the KA go together and the the it's Me
so it sounds like if you seek amy which it is very clear in the first and last verse but if you listen to it you actually see it change. Extermly smart marketing ploy but it doesn't change the facts. of what this song really says. Personal as an adult I like it , the music is catchy and If it was anyone but Brittany singing it i might actually listen to it again. Kinda like Paris's one song was good but to bad it was song by her, therefore i never listened to it except on you tube. I would definatly not let my children listen to the song. But then again i'm sure our parents and grandparents thought the same thing of "wild thing" but I still don't want my kid saying that word let alone singing it spelled out.
This video featured here is the edited version...go to youtube to find the CD version, to understand the controversy.
I think the song is Bloody brillinat.
Apart from being a pretty lousy song and the line "if you seek Amy" seems completely out of context, I can't for my mind hear anything like the suggested F%&k me.......
The fuss about this song is totally ridiculous and the people that are trying to have it banned are to dumb to see that they are in fact just making the song more "interesting" than it really is, thus they are doing Britney a favour and damaging their own cause.......
i think the song sucks anyway, explicit or not. i usually love britney's stuff, but i was disappointed with this one.
I'm 11, I've LUVVVVVVEEDDDD britney since Hit Me Baby One More Time (well I was loved it since I was 5, so it was sorta old) and Oops I Did It Again (I was old enough to hear it but not understand the words, age 3) and i figured wut if u seek amy ment from the moment i got circus. me and my friends say it all the time 2 boys and each other. its funny. I <3 britney!!!!!!!
awesome cover of britney's new hit, if you seek amy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVNs1QzujJY
You are never happy everyone has an opinon its called pay attention to what your kids listen too if you dont want them to hear it change the station if you dont buy the CD they wont hear it.
I feel little wayne lick you like a lolly pop song was way worse than this you didnt hear them editing that out did yea.
I think they people just want a reason to freak out on the poor girl I bought the CD and I like it.
I have listened to this album a thousand times and never made that connection until someone pointed it out to me. The song "Addicted" by Simple Plan was for blatantly crude and no one had a problem with that.
The issue is that a woman is singing it and we automatically assume she has to be a role model for our little girls and poop a duck over it.
Don't let your kids listen to it. The End.
And if I, in my twenty years of infinite wisdom, did not notice it, I highly doubt your 5-10 year olds will.
Breathe.
no body wants to f**k Britney anymore she has two freaking kids and smokes cigs...thats gross so the song is her being extremely conceited and thinking a little too highly of herself..she is such trash
You have to be a complete dumba$$ to not understand that Britney's intention was to add in the F**k me part. I mean "if you seek amy" makes absolutely no sense so if you thought those were just the real lyrics then sorry. hello!!!!! britney sucks as a person but her music is catchy no doubt.
COME ON PEOPLE!! ARE YOU ALL COMPLETE IDIOTS? It is so obvious she is saying FUCK ME! She even makes fun of it in the beginning and end of the video. Plus, hellooo? do you even know the lyrics sang just before this line? All of the boys and all of the girls just want to if you seek amy.
I am a mom of 3 but I have to say its inappropriate yet brilliant at the same time. I wouldnt want my children figuring out the lyrics but I like the song!!
Personally, I think the song is absolutley pathetic. I would like it if it was a bit more witty in it's attemts to put in the obscenity but it doesn't make any sense whatsoever. "all of the girls and all of the boys are begging to if you seek amy" makes absolutley no sense whatsoever, anyone in their later stages of primary school could figure that out within seconds. However "all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to F*CK me" makes sense. What I find so idiodic is that, whoever wrote the song, tried to so very pathetically to make the song actually about a person, when really the song is actually just a novelty. If the chorus made sense, I'd love the quirky little pun but it's rediculous and practically holds a massive sign saying "look what I'm ACTUALLY spelling out for you!"
i never really noticed it too, and now i know. but i still can't figure it out. it doesnt sound like ti at all.
Only looked up this song cause every time ov heard this song for the past few months iv thought who the hell is amy lol
But i get it now lol
Dont have a problem with it tho lol
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