“Circus” is a song performed by American pop singer Britney Spears.

The song was recorded for her forthcoming sixth studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco.

The song was announced as the second single by Spears’ official website on October 31, 2008.

The song has so far received positive reviews. Digital Spy said that “Circus is a rampaging monster of a song whose chorus kicks off with a Max Martin-style thump.“I’m like the ringleader, I call the shots, I’m like a firecracker, I make it hot,” Britney sings on the verses.

The music video was confirmed by Spears herself on November 6, 2008 at the MTV Europe Music Awards, while on set shooting it. She was seen sporting a curled bob hair style.

Lyrics for Britney Spears – Circus

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 that you feel the same

All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody gonna 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 a ring leader
I call the shots
(Call the shots)
I’m like a fire cracker
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 you feel the same

All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip
Everybody gonna 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

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

All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip
Everybody gonna 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

All the eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
When I crack that whip
Everybody gonna 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

(Lyrics from AZLyrics.com)

Listen/Download: Britney Spears – Circus