I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
Britney Spears · Britney
I used to think I had the answers to everything
But now I know
That life doesn't always go my way
Feels like I'm caught in the middle
That's when I realize
CHORUS
I'm not a girl, not yet a woman
All I need is time, a moment that is mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl
There is no need to protect me
It's time that I
Learn to face up to this on my own
I've seen so much more than you know now
So don't tell me to shut my eyes
CHORUS - repeat
But if you look at me closely
You will see it in my eyes
This girl will always find her way
CHORUS
(I'm not a girl) I'm not a girl, don't tell me what to believe
(Not yet a woman) I'm just trying to find the woman in me, yeah
(All I need is time) Oh, all I need is time
(A moment that is mine) That's mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl, not yet a woman, no no
All I need is time, a moment that is mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl, ooh
Not yet a woman
But now I know
That life doesn't always go my way
Feels like I'm caught in the middle
That's when I realize
CHORUS
I'm not a girl, not yet a woman
All I need is time, a moment that is mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl
There is no need to protect me
It's time that I
Learn to face up to this on my own
I've seen so much more than you know now
So don't tell me to shut my eyes
CHORUS - repeat
But if you look at me closely
You will see it in my eyes
This girl will always find her way
CHORUS
(I'm not a girl) I'm not a girl, don't tell me what to believe
(Not yet a woman) I'm just trying to find the woman in me, yeah
(All I need is time) Oh, all I need is time
(A moment that is mine) That's mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl, not yet a woman, no no
All I need is time, a moment that is mine
While I'm in between
I'm not a girl, ooh
Not yet a woman
I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
Released in 2001 on the album Britney, this track stands as a pivotal moment in Britney Spears' career, marking her transition from child star to young woman. The song explores themes of growing up and the complexities of female identity with a confident, empowering tone. Produced by Max Martin and Denniz Mo, it blends pop with elements of R&B and hip-hop, reflecting the evolving sound of early 2000s pop music. As a signature hit, it became a cultural touchstone for a generation, showcasing Spears' vocal maturity and her ability to address personal growth with poignancy. The recording remains a defining song in her discography, celebrated for its lyrical honesty and infectious rhythm.