What U See (Is What U Get)
Britney Spears · Oops!...I Did it Again
You used to say that I was special
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
Chorus:
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I caould be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should bever try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
Chorus
You should bever try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Chorus
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
Chorus:
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I caould be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should bever try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
Chorus
You should bever try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Chorus
What U See (Is What U Get)
Released as the lead single from Britney Spears' 2000 album Oops!...I Did It Again, this track serves as a pivotal moment in her transition from teen pop icon to a more mature, confident performer. The song features a distinct sonic shift compared to her earlier work, incorporating a darker, more aggressive production style that aligns with the album's themes of empowerment and self-assertion. Produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, the recording showcases Spears' evolving vocal delivery and lyrical focus on the duality of perception versus reality. It remains a defining track of the early 2000s pop landscape, reflecting the era's emphasis on female agency and the complexities of public scrutiny.