Genie in a Bottle
Christina Aguilera
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I feel like I've been locked up tight For a century of lonely nights Waiting for someone to release me You're lickin' your lips And blowing kisses my way But that don't mean I'm gonna give it away Baby, baby, baby (Baby baby baby) Ooh, my body's sayin' let's go Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no If you wanna be with me Baby there's a price to pay I'm a genie in a bottle You gotta rub me the right way If you wanna be with me I can make your wish come true You gotta make a big impression (Oh yeah) Gotta like what you do (I'm a genie in a bottle baby Gotta rub me the right way honey I'm a genie in a bottle baby Come come, come on and let me out) The music's fading and the lights down low Just one more dance and then we're good to go Waiting for someone Who needs me Hormones racing at the speed of light But that don't mean it's gotta be tonight Baby, baby, baby (Baby baby baby) Ooh, my body's sayin' let's go Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no (but my heart is sayin' no) If you wanna be with me Baby there's a price to pay I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle) You gotta rub me the right way If you wanna be with me (Oh) I can make your wish come true (Your wish come true oh) Just come and set me free baby And I'll be with you (I'm a genie in a bottle baby Gotta rub me the right way honey I'm a genie in a bottle baby Come come, come on and let me out) I'm a genie in a bottle baby Gotta rub me the right way honey (If you wanna be with me) I'm a genie in a bottle baby Come come, come on and let me out Ooh, my body's sayin' lets go Ooh, but my heart is sayin' no If you wanna be with me Baby there's a price to pay I'm a genie in a bottle (I'm a genie in a bottle) You gotta rub me the right way If you wanna be with me I can make your wish come true Just come and set me free, baby And I'll be with you If you wanna be with me Baby there's a price to pay I'm a genie in a bottle (In a bottle baby) You gotta rub me the right way If you wanna be with me (If you wanna be with me) I can make your wish come true Just come and set me free baby And I'll be with you I'm a genie in a bottle baby Come come, come on and let me out
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Written by: David Frank, Pamela Sheyne, Stephen Kipner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Genie in a Bottle" was released as a single on June 22, 1999.
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First Successful SongThis song is Christina Aguilera's debut single from her debut album, self-titled "Christina Aguilera". It marked her breakthrough in the music industry.
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Chart ToppingThe song became a huge commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks.
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Grammy Nomination"Genie in a Bottle" earned Christina a Grammy nomination in 2000 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, further cementing her place in pop music.
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Sales AccomplishmentThis single has sold over 7 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles worldwide.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "Genie in a Bottle" features a then 18-year old Christina attending a house party. It was largely popular and received heavy rotation on music channels like MTV.
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ThemesDespite its catchy pop melody, the song features themes of self-respect and the struggle of adolescent intimacy.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song over the years, including Dove Cameron for the Disney film "Descendants".
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Songwriting TeamThe song was written by David Frank, Steve Kipner, and Pamela Sheyne, a notable song-writing team in the pop-music industry.
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Multi-platinumIn the United States, the song received a multi-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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ReceptionThe song was largely well-received and paved the way for Christina's successful career in pop music.
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The Album SuccessThe success of "Genie in a Bottle" helped Christina's debut album to reach number 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, selling over 8 million copies in the United States alone.
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