What U See (Is What U Get) – English Lyrics

• By: Britney Spears

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the authentic world of early 2000s pop with Britney Spears' "What U See (Is What U Get)" from the *Oops!... I Did It Again* album. This track is special because it's a bold statement of individuality amidst intense public scrutiny, offering a moment where you can learn the power of self-acceptance through its catchy, energetic beats.

[English]

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

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 dancing, when I party with my friends

I can feel your eyes on my back, baby, ah, na-na

I can't have no chains around me, baby, can't you see?

I could be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free

You should never try to change me

I can be nobody else

And I like the way I am

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

...

You should never 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 (oh), you'll be looking for trouble

Believe me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What you see is what you get

This is me, hey, you

Oh, if you want me, don't forget

You should take (you should take) me as I am (oh yeah)

'Cause I can promise you

Baby, what you see is what you get

'Cause I can promise you

Baby, what you see is what you get

...

Hey, what's up this is Brit, and I'm not in right now

So do your thang, beep, I'm just kiddin'

Yo Brit, you're a nerd, you really need to change that message

Look, I was thinking about that movie we saw the other night

You know, how she had all that fame, and all that money

And she still wasn't happy

Wouldn't that make a cool song?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ B1	adjective - distinctive; not ordinary
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B2	adjective - feeling envy toward another's advantages
untrue /ʌnˈtruː/ B2	adjective - not true; false
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different
nobody /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/ A2	pronoun - no person; no one
promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that something will happen noun - a declaration that one will do something
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ B1	verb (gerund) - moving rhythmically to music
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering for celebration
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun (plural) - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
chain /tʃeɪn/ B1	noun - a series of linked metal rings; a metaphor for restriction
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not constrained; having liberty
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ B1	noun - difficulty or problems
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - to cause pain or injury
nerd /nɜːrd/ C1	noun - a socially awkward person who is deeply interested in academic or technical subjects
fame /feɪm/ B2	noun - renown or public attention
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - currency used for transactions
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
cool /kuːl/ B1	adjective - fashionably attractive; composed

Key Grammar Structures

• You used to say that I was special, everything was right

  ➔ Past Simple (used to)

  ➔ 'Used to' is used to describe past habits or states that are no longer true. Here, it indicates a past action that is no longer happening.

• So does it really matter if they're looking? I'm only looking at you

  ➔ Present Continuous (are looking)

  ➔ The present continuous is used to describe actions happening now or around now. Here, 'they're looking' suggests an action occurring at the moment of speaking.

• You should never try to change me

  ➔ Modal Verb (should)

  ➔ 'Should' is used to give advice or make recommendations. Here, it suggests a strong recommendation not to change the person.

• I can be nobody else

  ➔ Modal Verb (can)

  ➔ 'Can' is used to express ability or possibility. Here, it emphasizes the speaker's inability to be someone else.

• What you see is what you get

  ➔ Present Simple (is)

  ➔ The present simple is used for general truths or states. Here, 'is' links the two parts of the sentence to express a fact.

• If you want me, don't forget

  ➔ Conditional Clause (If)

  ➔ The conditional clause 'if' introduces a condition that must be met for the main clause to be true. Here, it sets a condition for the speaker's request.

• You'll be looking for trouble

  ➔ Future Simple (will)

  ➔ The future simple with 'will' is used to predict future actions or states. Here, it predicts a consequence of a certain action.

• Hey, what's up this is Brit, and I'm not in right now

  ➔ Present Continuous (am not in)

  ➔ The present continuous is used here to indicate a temporary situation. 'I'm not in' suggests the speaker is unavailable at the moment.