"Phonography" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her sixth full length studio album, Circus. The song is a bonus track on the album.
Background[]
It is more likely that Britney is equating the word “phonography” to phone sex, as the song deals heavily in metaphor and double entendres between telephone technology and sexuality. In this context, “Phonography” can be seen a combination of the words ‘phone’ and ‘pornography’.
Within the song, Britney explains her unabashed interest in phonography to her man.
The release of the track coincided with the boom of production of new smart phones in 2008.
Reception[]
the track received mixed reviews from critics , with them praising its production but panned its lyricism. it received positive reviews from fans.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
We're not so different, you and me
'Cause we both share our share of obscenities
And everybody's got some freaky tendencies
Hidden or admitted, 'cause we all got needs
[Pre-Chorus]
And I make no apologies, I'm into phonography
And I like my bluetooth, buttons coming loose
I need my hands free
Then I let my mind roam, playing with my ringtone
He got service, I got service
Baby, we can talk all night (Go)
[Chorus]
Let's talk about biology
Make believe you're next to me
Phonography, phonography
Talk that sexy talk to me
Better make sure that the line is clean
Keep it confidential, you and me
Phonography, phonography
Dirty talking, call it phonography, hey!
[Verse 2]
I can follow all your commands
But there will be no talk of adding you to my plan
I'll keep you connected, 'long as you understand
That's how we should keep it, Mr. Telephone Man
[Pre-Chorus]
And I make no apologies, I'm into phonography
And I like my bluetooth, buttons coming loose
I need my hands free
Then I let my mind roam, playing with my ringtone
He got service, I got service
Baby, we can talk all night (Go)
[Chorus]
Let's talk about biology
Make believe you're next to me
Phonography, phonography
Talk that sexy talk to me
Better make sure that the line is clean
Keep it confidential, you and me
Phonography, phonography
Dirty talking, call it phonography, hey!
[Bridge]
Baby, if you're not alone, take me off speakerphone
What I'm 'bout to say right here is just for your ears to hear
If you need to hit me back, hit me back
I got a star 69 for that, for that
Go
[Chorus]
Let's talk about biology
Make believe you're next to me
Phonography, phonography
Talk that sexy talk to me
Better make sure that the line is clean
Keep it confidential, you and me
Phonography, phonography
Dirty talking, call it phonography, hey!
[Outro]
(Phonography)
(Phonography)
(Go!)
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| Discography | |
| 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 | |