"Abroad" is an unreleased song by American recording artist Britney Spears, intended for her sixth studio album, Circus.
Background[]
"Abroad" was written and produced by Danja, with additional writing from Marcella Araica, Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson and Patrick Smith (known as The Clutch).
The song is listed in the BMI repertoire, crediting Spears as the performer.[1] No official information has been provided about its origin and the reason it was never released.
On January 11, 2009, lyrics of the song were added to Spears' official website on a hidden link along with "Take the Bait."[2]
Composition[]
"Abroad" is a pop song with elements of electronic and rock. It is composed in the key of E♭ minor, with 129 beats per minute, corresponding to 2A in the Camelot system.
Lyrical theme[]
"Abroad" is about someone who feels overwhelmed and needs a break from their current life, possibly a relationship or a stressful situation. They are ready to get away, travel, and find peace somewhere far from home.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Let me see your passport, please take off your glasses
Got to get through customs, taxi, baggage
You know you still love me, sicily to the UK
Keep them hands up everywhere, follow me
I'm about to take you abroad
[Pre-Chorus]
Show up in your town, second that I'm touching down
Go someplace we’ve been, every time I'm with my friends
Sexy men whisper foreign in my ear "She’s so hot"
You so naughty come on show me what you got
(What you got)
[Chorus]
Looked in the mirror today, thought I had so much to say
But now that I'm face to face, I feel like running away
I need to think, I just I need a getaway
Time for a break, a holiday
Time that I make my great escape
I need it now, I need it today, I need it today
[Post-Chorus]
Don't know where I'm going but I know I'm outta here
Don't know where I'm going but I know I'm outta here
I-I know where I'm going if I know I'm outta here
I'm going abroad, I'm going abroad
[Verse 2]
I don’t speak the language, but they know my name here
Frequent flier mileage, platinum next year
"Bonjour" in France, keep my head wrapped up in Hermes
Tropical destination, get my rest and my relaxation abroad
[Pre-Chorus]
Show up in your town, second that I'm touching down
Go someplace we’ve been, every time I'm with my friends
Sexy men whisper foreign in my ear "She’s so hot"
You so naughty come on show me what you got
(What you got)
[Chorus]
Looked in the mirror today, thought I had so much to say
But now that I'm face to face, I feel like running away
I need to think, I just I need a getaway
Time for a break, a holiday
Time that I make my great escape
I need it now, I need it today, I need it today
[Post-Chorus]
Don't know where I'm going but I know I'm outta here
Don't know where I'm going but I know I'm outta here
I-I know where I'm going if I know I'm outta here
I'm going abroad, I'm going abroad Abroad
[Bridge]
Today, I need a change of pace
To see some different faces, I need to get away
I need a break from you, I need a break for me
I need a break from you, I need a break for me
Give me a break from here
Give me a break, I need a break
Somewhere that I can clear my head
I need it I'm going abroad, I'm going abroad
I need it I'm going abroad, I'm going abroad
[Chorus]
Looked in the mirror today, thought I had so much to say
But now that I'm face to face, I feel like running away
I need to think, I just I need a getaway
Time for a break, a holiday
Time that I make my great escape
I need it now, I need it today, I need it today
[Outro]
Don't know where I'm going but I know I'm outta here
(Yeah)
Availability[]
On October 6, 2011, a demo version of "Abroad" performed by Spears surfaced online. A reference demo by Nelson is known to exist.
Audio[]
- Demo version by Spears - (
listen)
Trivia[]
- Spears also recorded "Take the Bait" in the same session as "Abroad."
- "Abroad" was leaked on the same day as "Dangerous" and "Everyday".[3]
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References[]
- ↑ https://repertoire.bmi.com/Search/Search?SearchForm.View_Count=&SearchForm.Main_Search=BMI+Work+ID&SearchForm.Main_Search_Text=%09%0910167944&SearchForm.Search_Type=all
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20090131115558/http://www.britneyspy.com/2009/01/11/abroad-take-the-bait-lyrics/
- ↑ https://muumuse.com/2011/10/daily-b-britney-spears-everyday-new-song-leaked.html/