Kill the Lights

Kill the LightsSong by Britney Spears
General Information
Artists	Britney Spears
Recorded	2008
Released	November 28, 2008
Genre	Dance-pop • R&B
Length	3:59
Album	Circus
Label	Jive Records
Writer(s)	Marcella Araica • Luke Boyd • Nathaniel Hills • James Washington
Producer(s)	Danja
Circus Track list
"Out from Under"
"Kill the Lights"
"Shattered Glass"
Music Video

"Kill the Lights" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her sixth full length studio album, Circus.

Background

Kill the Lights is an urban and dance-pop song produced by Danja. This song alludes to the singer's relationship with the paparazzi and the news media, while also addressing the consequences of becoming a celebrity.

Critical reception

The track received acclaim from critics who praised Britney's sassy vocals and the song's production, but some questioned its lyricism, which received comparisons to her single "Piece of Me".

Promotional video

A promotional music video was released on July 27, 2009. It was directed by PUNY and features an animated Spears running away from the paparazzi. It was heavily compared to the concept of "Piece of Me". It is the least viewed music video on Spears' YouTube channel.

Lyrics

[Intro: Danja & Britney Spears]
Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our program of dance music
To bring you a special bulletin from the intercontinental radio news
Our very own Pop Princess
Now Queen of Pop
Has a special announcement she would like to make
You're on
I think I'm ready for my closeup
Yeah

[Verse 1: Britney Spears]
You don't like me, I don't like you, it don't matter (Ooh)
Only difference, you still listen, I don't have to (Ooh)
In one ear and out the other, I don't need ya (Ooh)
Your words don't stick, I ain't perfect, but you ain't either (Ooh)
If you're feelin' froggy, leap (Ooh)
I ain't even losin' sleep (Ooh)
There's more to me than what you see (Ooh)
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry

[Pre-Chorus: Britney Spears]
Mr. photographer, I think I'm ready for my closeup tonight
Make sure you catch me from my good side, pick one
These other hoes just wanna be me
Is that money in your pocket or you happy to see me?

[Chorus: Britney Spears]
Kill the lights (Take 'em out, turn 'em off, break 'em down)
Kill the lights (Don't be scared, make a move, see me now?)
Kill the lights (I feel you, watching me, watching you)
Kill the lights (You can't handle the truth, what happened to 'em?)

[Post-Chorus: Britney Spears]
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Pure satisfaction)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Lights, camera, action)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Pure satisfaction)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Lights, camera, action)

[Verse 2: Britney Spears]
All the flashin', tryin' to cash in, hurts my eyes
All the poses, out of focus, I despise
F me over, your exposure, not the best
You want me bad, I want you out, release this stress

[Pre-Chorus: Britney Spears]
Mr. photographer, I think I'm ready for my closeup tonight (Yeah, yeah)
Make sure you catch me from my good side, pick one (Yeah)
These other hoes just wanna be me (Yeah)
Is that money in your pocket or you happy to see me?

[Chorus: Britney Spears]
Kill the lights (Take 'em out, turn 'em off, break 'em down)
Kill the lights (Don't be scared, make a move, see me now?)
Kill the lights (I feel you, watching me, watching you)
Kill the lights (You can't handle the truth, what happened to 'em?)

[Post-Chorus: Britney Spears]
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Pure satisfaction)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Lights, camera, action)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Pure satisfaction)
I killed the lights, the lights, the lights (Lights, camera, action)

[Outro: Britney Spears]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah