"Me Against the Music" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears. It served as the first single from her fourth studio album, In the Zone. It features additional vocals from American recording artist Madonna.
Background[]
The original version of the song was a solo version featuring rapper Penelope Magnet. Several demos of this version were recorded, but the official versions were not released. It was reworked a final time to feature Madonna and Penelope's verse and parts of Spears' vocals were omitted.
The original title of the song could be 'In The Zone' when Britney referenced it in a interview and said it's her favourite from the album.
Music Video[]
The music video shows Spears and Madonna playing opposites in a nightclub. A cat-and-mouse chase ensues, and Spears finds Madonna in the end, only for the latter to disappear before they kiss. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who noted it as symbolic of the sexual roles between the women. Spears' choreography was also praised, though Madonna's was questioned. filmed in July 2003.
Live Performances[]
Spears performed the song in a number of live appearances, including the NFL Kickoff, Saturday Night Live, American Music Awards and TRL. She also performed remixed versions with elements of bhangra music at The Onyx Hotel Tour (2004) and The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009). The music video was later recreated on the television series Glee, which included an appearance by Spears.
Single Artwork[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Britney Spears & Madonna]
All my people in the crowd
Grab a partner take it down
It's me against the music, uh-uh
It's just me and me
Yeah, come on
Huh, hey Britney
Are you ready? Uh-huh, are you?
Uh
[Verse 1: Britney Spears with Madonna]
And no one cares
It's whippin' my hair, it's pullin' my waist
To Hell with stares
The sweat is drippin' all over my face
And no one's there
I'm the only one dancin' up in this place
Tonight I'm here
Feel the beat of the drum, gotta keep it that bass
[Pre-Chorus: Britney Spears]
I'm up against the speaker, tryna take on the music
It's like a competition, me against the beat
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone)
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone)
If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm
Tryna hit it chic-a-tah
In a minute, I'ma take you on (I'ma take you on)
I'ma take you on (I'ma take you on)
Hey, hey, hey
[Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both]
All my people on the floor
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people wantin' more
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
All my people 'round and 'round
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people in the crowd
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
[Post-Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both]
How would you like a friendly competition?
Let's take on the song
Let's take on the song, let's take on the song
It's you and me baby, we're the music
Time to party all night long
All night long, all night long
(Yeah, let's go)
[Verse 2: Britney Spears with Madonna]
We're almost there
I'm feelin' it bad and I can't explain
My soul is bare
My hips are movin' at a rapid pace
Can you feel it burn?
From the tip of my toes, runnin' through my veins
And now it's your turn
Let me see what you got, don't hesitate
[Pre-Chorus: Britney Spears]
I'm up against the speaker, tryna take on the music
It's like a competition, me against the beat
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone)
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone)
If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm
Tryna hit it chic-a-tah
In a minute, I'ma take you on (I'ma take you on)
I'ma take you on (I'ma take you on)
Hey, hey, hey
[Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both]
All my people on the floor
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people wantin' more
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
All my people 'round and 'round
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people in the crowd
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
[Hook: Britney Spears & Madonna]
Get on the floor, baby, lose control (Yeah)
Just work your body (Uh-huh) and let it go (Let it go)
If you wanna party, just grab somebody
Hey Britney, we can dance all night long
[Bridge: Madonna]
Hey Britney, you say you wanna lose control
Come over here, I got something to show ya
Sexy lady, I'd rather see you bare your soul
If you think you're so hot, better show me what you got
[Chorus 2: Madonna]
All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
Come on Britney, lose control, watch you take, take it down
[Hook: Britney Spears & Madonna]
Get on the floor, baby, lose control
Just work your body and let it go
If you wanna party, just grab somebody
Hey Britney, we can dance all night long
[Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both]
All my people on the floor
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people wantin' more
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
All my people 'round and 'round
Let me see you dance
Let me see ya
All my people in the crowd
Let me see you dance
I wanna see ya
[Chorus 3: Madonna]
All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
Come on Britney, take it down, make the music dance
All my people 'round and 'round, party all night long
Come on Britney, lose control, watch you take it down