Britney Spears - Circus Meaning

Song Released: 2008

Circus Lyrics

There's only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain and the ones that observe
Well baby, I'm a put-on-a-show kind of girl
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first

I'm a like the ringleader, I call the shots
(Call the...

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   Jun 4th 2016 !⃝

   I really really like this song it is a good song.
2. anonymous

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   Aug 31st 2021 !⃝

   I feel like this song is about not caring what others think while also embracing individuality and passions (her referencing to the entertainment factors).
   Given that this song came out after the conservatorship, it does make me wonder if it was a little sarcastic or some hidden meaning since she basically lost all control. Possibly her dad and others in charge, showed support for this song because it gave off the illusion that she was “calling all the shots” when in fact, they were pulling the strings and keeping her prisoner behind the scenes. Just a thought…
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   Jul 16th 2019 !⃝

   I think the singer likes to be forward, aggressive, and make the first move with a guy that she likes. But she also wants the guy to make a move too, brave, and knows what he is doing. The singer is talking about being emotionally, mentally, physically forward or ready.
   
   -Punk

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4. anonymous

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   Jul 16th 2019 !⃝

   I think the song is about Brittney Spears wanting to be the first person to do everything, like in a circus. ;). But I'm not sure. I thought of that because here is some lyrics of it:
   
   I'm the put on a show kind of girl. Don't like the back seat gotta be first
   
   Please don't hate this interpretation cuz I don't really know what it means.
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   Dec 1st 2017 !⃝

   About strippers

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