"Mannequin" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her sixth studio album, Circus.
Background[]
"Mannequin" is a hip-hop and industrial song with influences of trip-hop. Its production has been described as futuristic and innovative. The song discusses Spears becoming void of expression and emotionally numb like a mannequin that is stoic without emotion.
Reception[]
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with some calling it a standout and "serious dance-floor filler", a term used to describe a song that persuades listeners to dance. Its production was praised, but some questioned her vocals, which were intentionally performed in a subdued way to match the song's theme. It received favorable reviews from fans.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Home late, it's okay
I run this, he wants me
I get things, everything
I want it my own way
Your time, goldmines, blue skies, all mine
Necklace, dresses, excess
[Pre-Chorus]
I can't help myself, I'm just doin' what I do
Help myself to anything that I want, so thank you
I like it, and I do what I like
And then you do what I like, and you like it
[Chorus]
If you wanna just (Scream), scream your lungs out
If you wanna just (Cry), cry your eyes out
I'ma do my (Thing), that's what I'm about
You can cry your eyes out of your head
[Post-Chorus]
Baby, baby, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin (Scream)
Mannequin, yeah, I did it again and a-
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin
[Verse 2]
You told me you lonely
Can't hear you, can't feel you
I'm frozen, I'm posing
There's no way you move me
Watch me, dress me, can't impress me
I'm not changing, adjust
[Pre-Chorus]
I can't help myself, I'm just doin' what I do
Help myself to anything that I want, so thank you
I like it, and I do what I like
And then you do what I like, and you like it
[Chorus]
If you wanna just (Scream), scream your lungs out
If you wanna just (Cry), cry your eyes out
I'ma do my (Thing), that's what I'm about
You can cry your eyes out of your head
[Post-Chorus]
Baby, baby, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin (Scream)
Mannequin, yeah, I did it again and a-
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin
[Bridge]
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
(Watch me, watch me, watch me, watch me)
(Watch me, watch me, watch me, watch me)
(Watch me, watch me, watch me, watch me)
(Watch me, watch me, watch me)
[Chorus]
If you wanna just (Scream), scream your lungs out
If you wanna just (Cry), cry your eyes out
I'ma do my (Thing), that's what I'm about
You can cry your eyes out of your head
[Post-Chorus]
Baby, baby, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin (Scream)
Mannequin, yeah, I did it again and a-
You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain
My face like a mannequin
[Outro]
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
My face like a mannequin
Trivia[]
- In August 2008, Spears performed intense choreography to the song in a rehearsal video, but the routine was never used again for unknown reasons. A simpler routine was later performed when added to her Circus Tour.
- It was considered as a single before her label decided to release The Singles Collection.
- An alternate demo has leaked (3:58 in length).
- Spears has called the song one of her favorites.
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Discography | |
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Artists | Britney Spears |
Releases | Circus |
Tracklist | Womanizer • Circus • Out from Under • Kill the Lights • Shattered Glass • If U Seek Amy • Unusual You • Blur • Mmm Papi • Mannequin • Lace and Leather • My Baby • Radar • Rock Me In • Phonography • Rock Boy • Amnesia • Trouble • Quicksand |
Non-Album | Abroad • Dangerous • Entertainment • Everyday • Follow My Fingers • Paradise • Take the Bait • Telephone • This Kiss • Untitled with Wax Ltd • Whiplash |
Other Eras | |
...Baby One More Time • Oops!... I Did It Again • Britney • In the Zone • Blackout • Circus • Femme Fatale • Britney Jean • Glory |