The Beat Goes On
Britney Spears · ...Baby One More Time
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
When you have reached the edge by far
History has turned the page by far
We still wanna hear a brand new thing uh huh
We still need a song to sing uh huh
Chorus:
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
Love is the first thing, last thing on my mind
From tonight till the end of time
Chorus
And the beat goes
And the beat goes
And the beat goes on
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
We Still move to a rhythm just like this
We Still dream of sharing our first Kiss
Chorus
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
World keeps turning faster everyday (everyday)
We still will dance the night away
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
When you have reached the edge by far
History has turned the page by far
We still wanna hear a brand new thing uh huh
We still need a song to sing uh huh
Chorus:
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
And the beat goes on
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
Love is the first thing, last thing on my mind
From tonight till the end of time
Chorus
And the beat goes
And the beat goes
And the beat goes on
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
We Still move to a rhythm just like this
We Still dream of sharing our first Kiss
Chorus
Drums keep pounding rhythm to the brave
La de la de deee
La de la de daaaa
World keeps turning faster everyday (everyday)
We still will dance the night away
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
The Beat Goes On
Released in 1999 on her debut album, 'The Beat Goes On' serves as a high-energy dance-pop anthem that defined Britney Spears' early career. The track features a driving rhythm and upbeat production characteristic of the late nineties pop landscape, showcasing Spears' vocal agility and charismatic stage presence. As a lead single from '...Baby One More Time,' the song reinforced her image as a modern pop icon and became a staple at major events and television broadcasts worldwide. Its infectious melody and confident delivery helped establish her status as a global superstar, cementing the album's legacy as a defining record of the era.