"…Baby One More Time" is the debut song by American pop singer Britney Spears from her debut album ...Baby One More Time on Jive Records. It was released on October 13, 1998 in the United States and in the first quarter of 1999 internationally as the album's lead single. The song was written by Max Martin and was originally intended for TLC but after they rejected it, Spears and Martin decided to record the track. The song’s lyrics refer to breaking up with someone and regretting the decision. The song was well received by music critics, most calling it the highlight of the album and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The track also achieved commercial success and remains Spears' most successful single, topping the charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and every European country it charted. In the United Kingdom, it became the highest selling single of the year and one of the highest selling singles of all time. The music video featured Spears dressed as a Catholic school girl and helped to establish her status as a pop icon. “…Baby One More Time” is often included in greatest song listings and has been covered by many artists worldwide.

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