How is Circus more personal than Britney Jean?

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

Britney Jean IS more personal than Circus. But Circus is a WAY better album than Britney Jean, lbr.

i wasn't talking about that. i was talking about the fact Circustards think Circus is more personal

**BrianSpears** · June 9, 2014

i wasn't talking about that. i was talking about the fact Circustards think Circus is more personal

Circustards are the worst and most delusional bunch. Circus it not more personal than BJ. Fact, hunty. I can't.

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

i agree

It was her "comeback" she talks about the papz, k-fed, love, and her as a performer. The lyrics to circus>>> work bxxch

Just because the lyrics are better, doesn't mean they're more personal

**Fearless** · June 9, 2014

I think all Britney albums have her personality.

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

Circustards are the worst and most delusional bunch. Circus it not more personal than BJ. Fact, hunty. I can't.

They like the album because of the era, not the MUSIC.

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

I think all Britney albums have her personality.

Circus less so than Britney Jean, not an opinion but a fact.

**Fearless** · June 9, 2014

Circus less so than Britney Jean, not an opinion but a fact.

That's an opinion tho. The matter is subjective, there are no facts about it, just opinions.

**Natooolee** · June 9, 2014

They like the album because of the era, not the MUSIC.

I def wouldn't say im a "circustard" but i do like the ALBUM better than BJ not the era the album.

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

I def wouldn't say im a "circustard" but i do like the ALBUM better than BJ not the era the album.

You like the album better /=/ the album is more personal

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

That's an opinion tho. The matter is subjective, there are no facts about it, just opinions.

Lyrics-wise, it's a more personal album TO BRITNEY.

**Captain Morgan** · June 9, 2014

no one will ever know which one be more personal 'cept her. quit quarrelin over it

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

no one will ever know which one be more personal 'cept her. quit quarrelin over it

Right, and she says BJ is.

**Natooolee** · June 9, 2014

You like the album better /=/ the album is more personal

I was just commenting on the liking the era more than the album comment... of course its not the same thing.

Lyrics-wise, it's a more personal album TO BRITNEY.

I keep hearing everyone saying this and I just don't hear too many things that are specific to Britney... Most of it just sounds very broad and general to me which, regardless of how personal it may or could be just doesn't feel super personal to me. Can she relate? I have no doubt. Is it something she feels super intensely connected to? I have no idea.

**WeKeepOnRockin** · June 9, 2014

I was just commenting on the liking the era more than the album comment... of course its not the same thing.

I keep hearing everyone saying this and I just don't hear too many things that are specific to Britney... Most of it just sounds very broad and general to me which, regardless of how personal it may or could be just doesn't feel super personal to me. Can she relate? I have no doubt. Is it something she feels super intensely connected to? I have no idea.

she has said that in many interviews it's more personal than any album she's ever done. Now DEAL with it

**Natooolee** · June 9, 2014

no one will ever know which one be more personal 'cept her. quit quarrelin over it

**Natooolee** · June 9, 2014

she has said that in many interviews it's more personal than any album she's ever done. Now DEAL with it

lol you act like shes never said something that isn't entirely true before

you can have your beliefs and opinions but shes the only one who knows.

no need to be rude about it.

**Captain Morgan** · June 9, 2014

Right, and she says BJ is.

dont wave yer filthy hand at me, 'n listen here. we'll still never be knowin' which one be more personal. don't pretend like ya don't be knowin' how this album was marketed as personal. nah only by her, but by her whole deceveivin' crew. t'was a ploy. dont be a gullible fool now. i'll toss ya overboard.

**Nelson64** · June 9, 2014

Girls let's settle down we're acting like exhalers up in here. We can talk about this civilly...

I think they are both very personal albums. Circus is just more about her career and exploitation while BJ is more about her feelings. Circus is more biographical while BJ is more what she's actually feeling. Both are very personal just in different ways.

I still have a lot of trouble picking a favorite album.

I wouldn't be able to say if I liked Circus or BJ more.

**Spearsfan** · June 9, 2014

She actually seemed to be involved now it's hard to tell since she releases and runs away.

I think all her albums fit the time period of her life well and the only albums that lacked general meaning is FF and BO.

BO was appropriate for the time though. Like it had meaning for her life at the time

JoshLee · June 9, 2014

who said Circus was more personal?

**x-kat** · June 9, 2014

I agree with what i am reading and circus is way more personal and so much better than britney jean so far. Circus talks about her being a performer(circus)r, K-fed (womanizer and shattered glass), her kids (my baby), media (kill the lights), herself (mannequin , blur clearly about her 07 era etc), Jason (unusual you) and it even talks about....uuuuu sillies out from under a cover not personal? k-fed? its about Justin Timberlake on a soft way. but she would never admit it. "You keep coming back to tell me You're the one who could've been. And my eyes see it all so clear It was long ago and far away but it never disappears." enough said

But I still find In the Zone the most personal, and the best britney album. She even wrote songs for it (truly, not fake "writes"). And..that era..jesus..she was perfect back then, i still remember the way she used to smile, danceeeee her as*s off on stage and her bright eyes. ok ok she improved a lot her moves on vegas, true story..but....

**MIKE** · June 9, 2014

I think Circus and Britney Jean are actually her two most personal albums in terms of content. Personal songs highlighted in blue. Tracks on the cusp of maybe being personal will be highlighted in yellow.

I'm going to exclude love songs that are just too general and probably just included to appeal to the GP. There are very obvious love songs that do reference her actual life so those will count as personal. But if we went by all love songs then BOMT and OOPS would be very "personal" but we obviously know those two albums were written to appeal to teen girls.

I'm only going to discuss the standard version of Circus because the 19 track version has many songs that are not personal at all or really stick with the Circus theme.

Circus

The Circus album takes turns for the first 7 songs in mentioning Britney's love life then followed with something about her life as a celebrity.

1. Womanizer

2. Circus

3. Out From Under

4. Kill the Lights

5. Shattered Glass

6. If U Seek Amy

7. Unusual You

8. Blur

9. Mmm Papi

10. Mannequin

11. Lace and Leather

12. My Baby

1. Womanizer

Womanizer has been said to be a reference to K-Fed and his Womanizing ways. It is rumored that this is the reason Brit filed for divorce. So maybe this song is personal?

2. Circus

Obviously about the media Circus surrounding her life. This album as a whole is more personal in terms of she speaks more about her life as a pop star whereas Britney Jean talks more about her private/love life. But both albums feature both aspects. Circus recounts that all eyes are always on her and she is the center of media scrutiny. It is also somewhat biographical etc. I think this is a pretty obvious explanation.

3. Out From Under

I know love songs are hard to categorize but Out From Under does specifically reference coming "out from under" after a break up and I know she has had a number a break up songs but this one just seems valid because it is the first time she was properly able to speak about the K-Fed split. It's a pretty basic coming out from a break up song and not wanting to dwell in the past. I would label this one personal but you can be the judge. This song somewhat reminds me of Don't Cry.

4. Kill the Lights

Another song about the media frenzy that was her life during this period and shortly before. Britney uses a potential love interest to get her point across about the paparazzi. I think the meaning behind this song is pretty blatant. Yes it references sex but it's most definitely about the paparazzi and them trying to cash in on her.

5. Shattered Glass

Another love song but the fact that it does reference lyrics in Everytime definitely calls it to my attention. This song also seems to be referencing a specific someone from Britney's life. Maybe she's mentioning Justin once again and now that she's on the other side of the break-up she feels a little differently in this followup to Everytime. Otherwise probably another song about K-Fed or maybe even Adnan.

6. If U Seek Amy

Yet another song about the media frenzy that is Britney's life. This time she references how everyone is begging to fuck her because she is the center of attention frankly. Everyone still wants a piece of her. She also takes a jab at the insane scrutiny she has received her whole life for being sexualized and banks on this with the title If U Seek Amy.

7. Unusual You

This song is thought to definitely reference her new blossoming relationship with Jason Trawick. She revels in the fact that it's strange how he hasn't yet broken her heart. This is somewhat like the "Passenger" of this album I feel. In terms of referencing her newest love interest after throwing the old one under the bus the rest of the album.

12. My Baby

The closer of the album references her baby. Personal for very obvious reasons.

Britney Jean

Britney Jean was touted as being personal from its inception. As much as everyone loves to rag on it for not being personal. It actually is one of if not her most personal album.

1. Alien

2. Work B**ch

3. Perfume

4. It Should Be Easy (feat. will.i.am)

5. Tik Tik Boom (feat. T.I.)

6. Body Ache

7. Til It's Gone

8. Passenger

9. Chillin' With You (feat. Jamie Lynn)

10. Don't Cry

11. Brightest Morning Star

12. Hold On Tight

13. Now That I Found You

1. Alien

Obvious references to her life as a celebrity and not feeling at home. This song is rumored/thought to mention her breakdown and how she felt during the period of her life when everything was just a media frenzy. It could be somewhat implied that she is harking back to her former self and telling her that she is not alone #notalonenotalonenotalone.

2. Work B**ch

Does not have much of a deep meaning but it definitely is personal in terms of Britney Spears. She regularly chants about her hard work throughout the years. Yes it's all meant to be in good fun but if you can't look past the hard beats and see that this song is very biographical you're just being a bit pessimistic. If you want all the nice things it is true you do have to "work bitch".

3. Perfume

Yes this is just a somewhat generic love song. But we all know it references Jason's unfaithfulness or at least the insecurities Britney had during that relationship. Sia definitely composed the song and gave it to Britney but rumor has it while Sia wrote the music Britney wrote much of the lyrics.

7. Til It's Gone

I don't really consider this song personal because it is so broad in its meaning, but it could also be a direct call out to the feelings she had after her breakup with Jason. You be the judge.

8. Passenger

This song is popularly considered to be about David Lucado. Britney is finally learning to let go of control and let her partner lead the way. She's been so paranoid in the past that now she deserves to just sit back and relax and learn to let others do things for her. Another somewhat darker meaning is her acceptance and her coming to terms with the conservatorship. That's somewhat of a stretch but it's fun to think about and also quite sad.

9. Chillin' With You

This is personal for obvious reasons. It features her sister, it talks about her sister and her spending time together. 'Nuff said.

10. Don't Cry

This song is another somewhat generic love song but we all know it's about Jason and the heartbreak she felt after that relationship was over. This song is also thought to be somewhat of a goodbye to the fans. Definitely gives it a lot more depth!

11. Brightest Morning Star

Dr. Luke has gone on record saying this song is about her boys while Sia has said it's a song about her faith. Either way both things are deeply personal.

12. Hold On Tight

This song could be about David. But I have a hard time thinking they were close enough at this point in time for it to be about him. It does sound deeply personal about someone though. So you be the judge.

13. Now That I Found You

This could also be about David since she did just find him around the writing and recording of this song. So I'm leaning towards personal but I'll leave it in the middle ground for now.

I hope this clears up any confusion on how personal each of these albums are. If you want anymore in depth analysis on any other albums in terms of being "personal" I'll be happy to oblige.

**I'm Here Bitches!** · June 9, 2014

I think Circus and Britney Jean are actually her two most personal albums in terms of content. Personal songs highlighted in blue. Tracks on the cusp of maybe being personal will be highlighted in yellow.

I'm going to exclude love songs that are just too general and probably just included to appeal to the GP. There are very obvious love songs that do reference her actual life so those will count as personal. But if we went by all love songs then BOMT and OOPS would be very "personal" but we obviously know those two albums were written to appeal to teen girls.

I'm only going to discuss the standard version of Circus because the 19 track version has many songs that are not personal at all or really stick with the Circus theme.

Circus

The Circus album takes turns for the first 7 songs in mentioning Britney's love life then followed with something about her life as a celebrity.

1. Womanizer

2. Circus

3. Out From Under

4. Kill the Lights

5. Shattered Glass

6. If U Seek Amy

7. Unusual You

8. Blur

9. Mmm Papi

10. Mannequin

11. Lace and Leather

12. My Baby

1. Womanizer

Womanizer has been said to be a reference to K-Fed and his Womanizing ways. It is rumored that this is the reason Brit filed for divorce. So maybe this song is personal?

2. Circus

Obviously about the media Circus surrounding her life. This album as a whole is more personal in terms of she speaks more about her life as a pop star whereas Britney Jean talks more about her private/love life. But both albums feature both aspects. Circus recounts that all eyes are always on her and she is the center of media scrutiny. It is also somewhat biographical etc. I think this is a pretty obvious explanation.

3. Out From Under

I know love songs are hard to categorize but Out From Under does specifically reference coming "out from under" after a break up and I know she has had a number a break up songs but this one just seems valid because it is the first time she was properly able to speak about the K-Fed split. It's a pretty basic coming out from a break up song and not wanting to dwell in the past. I would label this one personal but you can be the judge. This song somewhat reminds me of Don't Cry.

4. Kill the Lights

Another song about the media frenzy that was her life during this period and shortly before. Britney uses a potential love interest to get her point across about the paparazzi. I think the meaning behind this song is pretty blatant. Yes it references sex but it's most definitely about the paparazzi and them trying to cash in on her.

5. Shattered Glass

Another love song but the fact that it does reference lyrics in Everytime definitely calls it to my attention. This song also seems to be referencing a specific someone from Britney's life. Maybe she's mentioning Justin once again and now that she's on the other side of the break-up she feels a little differently in this followup to Everytime. Otherwise probably another song about K-Fed or maybe even Adnan.

6. If U Seek Amy

Yet another song about the media frenzy that is Britney's life. This time she references how everyone is begging to fuck her because she is the center of attention frankly. Everyone still wants a piece of her. She also takes a jab at the insane scrutiny she has received her whole life for being sexualized and banks on this with the title If U Seek Amy.

7. Unusual You

This song is thought to definitely reference her new blossoming relationship with Jason Trawick. She revels in the fact that it's strange how he hasn't yet broken her heart. This is somewhat like the "Passenger" of this album I feel. In terms of referencing her newest love interest after throwing the old one under the bus the rest of the album.

12. My Baby

The closer of the album references her baby. Personal for very obvious reasons.

Britney Jean

Britney Jean was touted as being personal from its inception. As much as everyone loves to rag on it for not being personal. It actually is one of if not her most personal album.

1. Alien

2. Work B**ch

3. Perfume

4. It Should Be Easy (feat. will.i.am)

5. Tik Tik Boom (feat. T.I.)

6. Body Ache

7. Til It's Gone

8. Passenger

9. Chillin' With You (feat. Jamie Lynn)

10. Don't Cry

11. Brightest Morning Star

12. Hold On Tight

13. Now That I Found You

1. Alien

Obvious references to her life as a celebrity and not feeling at home. This song is rumored/thought to mention her breakdown and how she felt during the period of her life when everything was just a media frenzy. It could be somewhat implied that she is harking back to her former self and telling her that she is not alone #notalonenotalonenotalone.

2. Work B**ch

Does not have much of a deep meaning but it definitely is personal in terms of Britney Spears. She regularly chants about her hard work throughout the years. Yes it's all meant to be in good fun but if you can't look past the hard beats and see that this song is very biographical you're just being a bit pessimistic. If you want all the nice things it is true you do have to "work bitch".

3. Perfume

Yes this is just a somewhat generic love song. But we all know it references Jason's unfaithfulness or at least the insecurities Britney had during that relationship. Sia definitely composed the song and gave it to Britney but rumor has it while Sia wrote the music Britney wrote much of the lyrics.

7. Til It's Gone

I don't really consider this song personal because it is so broad in its meaning, but it could also be a direct call out to the feelings she had after her breakup with Jason. You be the judge.

8. Passenger

This song is popularly considered to be about David Lucado. Britney is finally learning to let go of control and let her partner lead the way. She's been so paranoid in the past that now she deserves to just sit back and relax and learn to let others do things for her. Another somewhat darker meaning is her acceptance and her coming to terms with the conservatorship. That's somewhat of a stretch but it's fun to think about and also quite sad.

9. Chillin' With You

This is personal for obvious reasons. It features her sister, it talks about her sister and her spending time together. 'Nuff said.

10. Don't Cry

This song is another somewhat generic love song but we all know it's about Jason and the heartbreak she felt after that relationship was over. This song is also thought to be somewhat of a goodbye to the fans. Definitely gives it a lot more depth!

11. Brightest Morning Star

Dr. Luke has gone on record saying this song is about her boys while Sia has said it's a song about her faith. Either way both things are deeply personal.

12. Hold On Tight

This song could be about David. But I have a hard time thinking they were close enough at this point in time for it to be about him. It does sound deeply personal about someone though. So you be the judge.

13. Now That I Found You

This could also be about David since she did just find him around the writing and recording of this song. So I'm leaning towards personal but I'll leave it in the middle ground for now.

I hope this clears up any confusion on how personal each of these albums are. If you want anymore in depth analysis on any other albums in terms of being "personal" I'll be happy to oblige.

Mannequin is not on the list how dare you

**WithoutAMap** · June 9, 2014

Britney Jean is as personal as the video for PERFUME. It's a classic

**me2ulovebritt** · June 9, 2014

Britney, In the zone, Blackout, Circus and BJ are ALL personal

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