There's only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first
I'm like the ringleader
I call the shots (call the shots)
I'm like a firecracker
I make it hot
When I put on a show

I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
Better be ready, hope ya feel the same

[Chorus]
All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip
Just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus

There's only two types of guys out there,
Ones that can hang with me, and ones that are scared
So baby I hope that you came prepared
I run a tight ship so, beware
I'm like the ringleader
I call the shots
I'm like a firecracker
I make it hot
When I put on a show

I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same

[Chorus]

Let's go
Let me see what you can do
I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus)
Yeah
Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus)

[Chorus: x2]



Lyrics submitted by rust3dxh3art

Track duration: 03:12

"Circus" as written by Claude/gottwald Kelly

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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    General Comment:i have a pretty out there sort of personality and i think this song suits me alot.
    "djhtjl" as someone else said why the life story for?
    you sound conceded oh well each to their own
    Flag happyloveon January 22, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:okay. so i think some people are putting way too much faith in brittanys writers if you think theyr smart enough to put hidden meanings in her music. like yeah im real sure shes all for the nazis let me tell ya. *heavy sarcasm* your just a dumb cunt if your gonna say shit like that. all this song means is that theres alot of shit going on with her, but shes in control of it. and to happybadger94.....your a dumb cunt if your gonna think of brittany like that. peace and love.
    Flag chelsey420on May 29, 2010   Link
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    My Interpretation:I think this song is about a threesome (notice Britney likes to sing about them...? haha!)
    I think this because she sings "Don't like the backseat," referring to her position in the threesome. She wants to be "in the center of the ring," which is also about her position in a threesome. She is the "ring-leader," and a circus is an exciting event with THREE rings, so a circus could symbolize a threesome.
    I acknowledge that this very well may be wrong, I just wanted to put this opinion out there for you guys :)
    Flag letsdanceon May 20, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I don't really like this song that much. I like her old songs way better.
    Flag wayla1234on November 09, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I like this song.
    The lyrics:
    There's only two types of people in this world, the ones that entertain and the ones that observe
    It's like you get those types of people that like to just watch and don't get involved and don't like to be the centre of attention, and you get the people that can handle being on the fron row and taking over the show and that's what she is. It's just like confidence, either a doing or not. Being IT or just observing what u want.
    She wants the type of people that get her and can hang with her, not c razed fans maybe.. Maybe like an identity crisis????
    lol.
    This song is really fun and cute and hot! love the whole circus theme so kool for Britney!!!
    Flag Dollocauston August 31, 2009   Link
  • 0
    My Opinion:I love this song!! It iz always playing in my head!!
    I'm like the ring leader, I call the shots,
    I'm like a firecracker, I make it hot,
    When I put on a show, I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins,
    Spotlight on me, and I'm ready to break,
    I'm like a performer, the dancefloor is my stage,
    Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same.

    All eyes on me, in the centre of the ring, just like a circus,
    (Uh uh uh uh uh- huh)
    When I crack that whip, everybody gonn' trip just like a circus,
    (Uh uh uh uh uh- huh)
    Don't stand there watching me, follow me, show me what you can do,
    Everybody let go, we can make a dancefloor, just like a circus
    Flag Kaylathebug12on May 21, 2009   Link
  • +1
    My Opinion:I love this song!! It iz always playing in my head!!
    I'm like the ring leader, I call the shots,
    I'm like a firecracker, I make it hot,
    When I put on a show, I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins,
    Spotlight on me, and I'm ready to break,
    I'm like a performer, the dancefloor is my stage,
    Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same.

    All eyes on me, in the centre of the ring, just like a circus,
    (Uh uh uh uh uh- huh)
    When I crack that whip, everybody gonn' trip just like a circus,
    (Uh uh uh uh uh- huh)
    Don't stand there watching me, follow me, show me what you can do,
    Everybody let go, we can make a dancefloor, just like a circus
    Flag Kaylathebug12on May 21, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:in the credits of her movie*
    Flag soforlaterson May 12, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:Don't get me wrong, Baby One More Time is classic and Toxic was her comeback....but this song will play in after her death in the movie about her life. It just speaks volumes about her and her passion for entertaining. It has all the references about how her life is a three-ring circus with freaks, fans, and observers. This song defines her.
    Flag soforlaterson May 12, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i have this song on my iPod because its so damn CATCHY!!!!!
    Flag oreochick2009on May 11, 2009   Link

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