2008Released
3:12

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Interesting facts and trivia about Circus. By Songfacts®.

In a video interview posted on her website, Britney Spears explained this song. She said: "It's about me as an entertainer - what I do, and what I bring to a show, is basically like a circus. I bring costumes and fun theatrical things that make people in awe."

This song was written and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. Dr. Luke was also responsible for co-writing and producing both "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold" for Katy Perry. Benny Blanco provided additional production on both songs.

Spears explained that the album's title has a double-edged meaning. It refers to both her life being a metaphorical circus, and also her fondness for the actual big-top show. She said: "I like the fact that you're always on the edge of your seat when you're at a circus... You're never bored. You're just really engulfed in what's going on around you. And you want to know what's going to happen next."

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Circus.
F♯Key
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
115BPM

Album

The album Circus is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Circus.
Jive
(P) 2008 Zomba Recording LLC

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