A Song For Britney Spears

Oops, she did it again - Tori that is.
At a concert in Australia on Tuesday, Tori Amos sang a song about Britney Spears during one of her legendary improvs.
A few weeks ago Miz Amos sang this ditty about Lindsay Lohan, which was quite funny.
The Britney song is a bit more poignant and actually very good.
Enjoy it below!
Britney, they set you up
But you drank from their cup
Britney, they set you up
Oh, but this is what it looks like, love,
This is what is looks like
When a star falls down
When a star falls down
Well, maybe you're a mother
But you still need your mother
Yes, I may be a mother
But I still need a mother
To pick me up
Yes, to pick me up
When it all falls down
When it all falls down
Britney, they set you up
Is your contract winding up?
But you drank from the cup
Boy, this is what it looks like
Yes, I said, this is, this is what it looks like, Disney, yes
When a star falls down
When a star falls down
You may be a mother
Baby, you still need a mother
Yes, I may be a mother
But I still need a mother
To pick me up
Yes, to pick me up
When it all falls down
When it all falls down
When it all falls, all falls down
When it all falls down















































Sad, isn't it? Where IS her mother in all of this? You have to wonder if she only sees Britney as a commodity. Her daughter is SCREEEAMING out for help, H-E-L-L-OOOOO. Not just temporary "let's patch you up to put you back on stage again as soon as we can" kind of time, but "take as much time as you need to mother your children and get to know yourself kind of time". Succintly put Tori. Sad thing is….I don't think Brit really even knows who she is.
I can't stand Tori.. she is a cunt! Why does she have to do this? Publicity for herself based on others failures?
Damn, she is amazing and i'm glad to see Amos is on her good side.
this song is actually beautiful. oh, how i love tori.
i haven't been a big fan of her newer work (but have always considered myself a toriphile nonetheless) but this sounds like her older work…which is so refreshing and it actually gives me hope. there's passion in her voice again! even though it's about britney spears!
Amazing!
Amazing!
unlike others, tori amos has given of herself, unselfishly. her comments, in song,
are kind and caring. isn't that the way we would all like to be treated ? this had
nothing to do with furthering her career or publicity…just one human being
reaching out to another…perhaps we should all try that…………
Re: T in the OC – i don't think PMS has anything to do with it. It teared me up too. Whether you like Spears or not, what's happening to her is uncomfortable to watch for me…and we're all watching. What Tori did was sing a song a mother would to a child who just hurt themselves and can't stop crying.
tori amos is such a piece of shit. not because of this. Just because she is. Improv songs!?? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Wow..great lyrics
i f-ing LOVE tori. that song almost made me choke up a bit. i think brit-brit could use a little tori in her life.
I'm missing something… this song is so sympathetic to Britney.
Why are her fans so pissed off at Tori Amos?
Britney really should listen to this; it would make her feel better.
It made me feel better for her. I feel so bad for her right now. And I'm not a fan of her at all. But, she used to be, and still can be, an AMAZING performer.
What the hell is this. Who listens to this kind of music. To muffle to hear what she says. If it wasn't for the lyrics, I wouldn't have known what she was saying. Great way to use someone else, who is always being talked about like britney spears. To try to get yourself more people to listen to your muffled music. Plain out retarded.
Kinda interesting how this guy has a two last names for his name.
Re: Kevin – thats the most stupid thing i have read on here asshole fuck you!!
am i the only one who thought the song wasn't making fun of britney… it said they used her and that she fell down but the music suggests hope… as in hope for britney you notice people laughed in the beginning thinking it was another haha britney but they all became dead silent when they felt what it meant and went wild with the true meaning of the song being beautiful… so i dont't think its about making fun of her but signing sadness for what has happened to her and her life being so sadly messed up
Re: Cheri – It's not a full song you guys, its an improv she probably thought of right before the show and felt it necessary to bring out. Her current music is actually still very good and shows what a true artist she is. At least you won't be finding her lip syncing to her songs and having a computer create her voice!
i love tori she's clever at least one artist that don't make fun of that poor mess
and it's not corny at all it's just the truth
Re: Silvia – easy, Cornflake Girl and Professional Widow Remix…chart toppers. And all of her albums have done VERY well. I think almost all hit Platinum and she was nominated for 10 grammys. There are loads of famous musicians who are very talented who havent sold a gazillion records nor won tons of awards…and those people are legends and true talents in the industry. i'd say if you dont know anything about Tori Amos then use a few clicks of your fucking fingers and go find out about her. She's an amazing talent and her music is ALWAYS relevant…problem is that people are too fucking stupid to understand her.
Re: me – Probably because you dont go and listen to live artists that are actually making their music on stage…hence they cant do "improvs." really good artists who perform and sing their own music and dont rely on lipsynching or computers, usually do improvs to add some fun into a show…whether it be a bit of a cover song or a little made up bit. wow, people in this world are so stupid.
that song is brilliant. Tori amos is pretty much a genuis
I really hope she's listening. Britney…please get help. We still love you. Please talk to your mom. She just did those things cause she loves you.
Let's get some things straight:
Those who are saying that Tori lacks talent don't know the facts. She is classically trained at Peabody Conservatory. She is older, wiser and has been in the biz longer than Britney. She's been performing since the age of 13 or 14. She can do a cover in concert without much practice and doesn't even try to do them like the original artists. She does them in a way that makes the songs her own. She writes her own music. Her lyrics are metaphoric. It takes actually reading the lyrics and looking between the lines to understand. Some of the songs on American Doll Posse have to do with the way women are expected to live, act, think in the world these days. A lot of young female celebs are given a certain standard to follow if they want success. The sad thing is that it's so unrealistic that they do fall under the pressure.
If you really read the lyrics, you'll see that this is Tori's way of giving Britney some support, which many in the media, and those with whom she has her contracts are not giving. She has been standing up for Britney all along. I feel bad for Britney. She sold out to the industry, which has forced her to be something she's not. That's something that almost happened to Tori. She wouldn't go for it though.
God, I love Tori! She's exactly right, though….Britney has TWO freaking kids but she still acts like a kid herself. I'm almost the same age as her and my 2 kids are with me ALL THE TIME, which is exactly how it should be. There is a time when you just need to learn how to GROW UP, and all of the money in the world shouldn't allow you to NOT do that I really thought having those kids would make her straighten up, but obviously that didn't happen. Geez! Anyway….Tori is the greatest, and so are you Perez! You both tell it like it is!
Re: Cheri –
Are you an IDIOT? She didn't take the time to write the song.
It's an IMPROV.
Tori is an artist who has the RESPECT of millions. She has been doing this for a long time and has been able to keep her integrity intact.
Britney Spears has issues. She needs to step back from being in the spotlight and focus on raising her babies. She will never live up to what she used to be so she needs to be a mom first. Her kids will be around far longer than her career.
And, to all of you who say Tori sucks, I feel bad for you because you favor artists who pay people to write their crappy songs and pay mtv to spoonfeed you the crap until you are so full of it there's no room for real music written and performed by real artists.
Anyone can put on a revealing outfit and lip sync.
Tori can play the piano and organ at the same time while singing with her lungs diaphragm and vocal chords.
This is such a wonderful improv by itself without even having to mention Britney by name….just listen to the song…is is so heartwarming. Tori is absolutely NOT trying to sell albums or further her career by mentioning Britney. She is just doing what she does best…an improv at a concert for her FANS. It's meant to be heard BY HER FANS at a concert, that is all, she is not trying to recruit anyone for anything. Someone posted "Tori Amos is, in her way, looking out for young women in the music business, legitimate musicians or not. Perez, I’m impressed that you’re posting this without cattiness or spite." Very true. She even has a song on her new album about the sadness of girls falling away from their true selves… written far before this Britney crap ever happened. Go Tori, we love you!!
I KEEP HEARING BRITNEY IS OVER, SHE IS OVER BUT EVERYWHERE I TURN IT'S BRIT BRIT BRIT…HERE, CNN, TORI AMOS, JUST EVERYWHERE…. doesn't sound like someone who is "Over."
i personally love britney….BUT she reeeallly needs to get it together!!!! DAMN
God, I love Tori… The Lindsay song applies to Britney, too, I think, in a way…
I LOVE TORI!
Tori Amos is the shiz'.
I LOVE Tori… she is wise!!! This song rocks!!!!
she lookz just like new york !!!
honestly, i think it's pathetic that Tori even spends her time on stuff like that. i think Lindsay and Britney are idiots but these songs are stupid and unnecessary. "look, i'm better than you." who cares?
Re: brandid – Tori Amos is one of the most talented musicians of our time. It is so funny what airheads will say
OMG that made me cry! and I don't even like britney OR tori amos. But wow. That is a sad song.
This song is fantastic. I am going to the Sydney show and hope she sings it again (although she probably won't as she is too original). To all those bagging Tori -get a life! She has more musical talent than Britney's little finger
Tori is so talented and there is just no one like her. I really thought this song was touching and sincere.
Love you Tori!!!
UM…. YEAH….
NOW I KNOW WHY SILENT ALL THESE YEARS WAS HER
LAST MAJOR HIT.
una vez más el indiscutiblemente fino y sutil sarcasmo de tori hace presencia en el escenario. Simplemente increible.
TORI: YOU ARE AMAZING
BRITNEY: YOU ARE AN AMAZING PIECE OF SHIT
Britney's cool but she needs a serious BREAK.
Boo run to your mother she is the ONLY person
that can help!!!
RUN!!!!
Take a break, do a come bac and people will still
luv u!!
RE-FUCKIN-LAX
k, this song is sad- yes i got all teary. tori amos actually sounds compassionate & even endearing towards her in this song- poor baby britbrit, she does need her mother.
All you people who talk shit about britney are fucking hopeless and pathetic. Wat the hell is wrong with you. I bet you've had some hard times in life. But noone ever tried to make you feel worse. Who do you think you are to say this about britney. Yeh shit has hit the fan for her but atleast shes fucking trying. She's a lot stronger than any of you could be. If I saw you in the street perez id go up to u n bash the shit out of your faggy ass. And tori amos is no role model. Shes a fucking bitch. Are all the children out there supposed to look up to some stupid bitch.
Fuck all of you britney haters. Im not saying shes perfect cus shes not but none of us are.
FUCK YOU
so beautiful
like just tori can doo
kiss from argentina
I love Tori.. I'm a long-time and faithful fan, but if she's going to make songs mocking 20 something celebutantes everytime they do something stupid she is going to start to sound like a hater. Rigth off, the lindsay stupid song was cute even though its catty but I would think she would try to avoid kicking other women when they are down. Why do ONLY women (and gay guys… hi Perez, luv ya) get off on tearing eachother down?
"Cloud on my Tongue" is the greatest Tori Song ever. I'm about to fill my everyday list with all my Tori faves
Tori shoulda said "you can go now… you can go now… you can go noooooow" (lyrics from Cloud on my tongue, the awesome tori song).
And for all of you who don't KNOW tori… Get on it NOW. She is necessary for every girl. Her music saved my life in 98.
Re: datboi – men who have an issue with men who sleep with men usually want a bit of the pie themselves, no matter how much you try to deny it. something for you to think about next time u venture out an homophobic tirade.
I love Tori. Her music has saved my life on more than one occasion. Anyone who talks shit on her is just an ignorant fuck who needs to get a clue about what REAL music is. I feel bad for Britney and I really hope she gets the help she needs. It's hard to pick yourself back up when you've fallen so far down. I really wish her the best.
What a GREAT SONG I want a copy !!! Its true she does need her Mother right now, And I hope she does indeed get the help that she needs. God help Britney! Lord above please give Britney another chance not to be famous but just to be alive for years to come and to be a good Mother to her children.
Love Britney!
She is great!
Tori rocks…it's nice to hear tori's sense of humor…great song! Britney needs to disappear…small island…big city…she needs to just go and forever be a child star…i'd like a "Where are they Now?" about her in about 20 years.
WOW this is why Tori is a genius! She can even make a song about hot mess Britney beautiful! TORI IS AMAZING!
This is why TORI is a genius. She can even make a song about a trainwreck sound beautiful! TORI IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a very meaningful song that even Brit fans would like..its someone else saying WAKE UP Britney! Love them or hate them, both are artists in their own way..this is just one artist saying to another..you need help to stay above water!
BTW.. TORI is AMAZING!
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LOOOVE it.
we love brit camon jsut gives more i will buy your album ;;;; fucking media france love you brit be strong plz
Pure girl….. she is confused hhahahah
Leave britney alone u retarded!!!
U suck
Tori rules.
dumb britney quotes
Britney About Herself: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I don't like defining myself. I just am.
Britney About Her Fame: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I'm famous, but I'm not famous like freaking Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston.
Britney About Herself: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
Sometimes I feel older than my mum.
Britney About Sex: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I want to wait to have sex until I'm married.
Britney About Her Quirks: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I always listen to 'NSYNC's Tearin' Up My Heart.
It reminds me to wear a bra.
Britney About Her Looks: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I wish my hair was thicker, and I wish my feet were prettier. My toes are really ugly. I wish my ears were smaller. And my nose could be smaller too.
Britney About Marriage: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
Marry Prince William? I'd love that. Who wouldn't want to be a princess?
Britney About Her Wealth: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I'm rich, freakin' rich. It's crazy.
Britney About Her Childhood: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I performed at Mom and Dad's party when I was four. Oh my gosh, I was singing a Madonna song and I peed myself.
Britney About Her Body: Stupid Britney Spears Quotes
I did not have implants, I just had a growth spurt.
Tori is the best!!! 1,000th concert by the end of the year and voted #5 best live act in Rolling Stone.
whether or not you like tori or britney, it's nice to see one person reaching out to another. it's much better than sitting back and mocking someone when they need help.
TORI FUCKING ROCKS!
tori amos doesn"t need shitney for publicity…she has had an amazing career and sold many many albums and has incredibly loyal fans….all without the use of tabloid worthy behavior. the song is nice.
I think that this is such a SWEET tribute to Britney. Way to go Tori…ur empathy makes me want to be a better person. xoxo
As usual, a great improvisation from a great performer. Poor Britney "Tool" Spears should pay attention and realize she's been used to make money. Cover yourself up, show some dignity for a change, listen to the song, and turn your pathetic career around.
Perez, have you seen YOURSELF??? You're a HOT MESS!!! At least Britney still looks hot… So what if she has gained a little weight (she had two babies!!) whats ur excuse!?? She has a reason to have no hair… She VOLUNARILY shaved it… You're balding… SO, you have NO right to talk about anyone else! Granted her performance was not the best, whatever the reason may be… But you just suck ALL the time!
love this song! tori is dead on!
I love Tori, even singing about Brit she makes it sound beautiful. Very good stuff!
Thanks Perez!!! I love Tori!! The song was beautiful and sorta made me sad for the mess Britney's made of herself.
As for some of other people's negative comments on Tori. I have to say that you have no idea what you're even saying. Just because she's not a sellout doesn't mean that she's not talented. Tori is a much better role model for women today than pitiful Britney Spears.
Tori writes, sings and records all her music on her own. She's been playing the piano since she was two. She's also a mom who has never had a breakdown and still has a relationship with her family. She's also one of the hardest working artists I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She's kind, talented and never had a reason for rehab.
Britney is a grown woman. She made her bed and now she has to deal with the consequences.
Re: Kevin – first of all kevin my dear, tori is one of the most successful and highest grossing solo performers out there, regardless if you like her or not, and has the largest fan base of anyone out there! by the way, it is called HOOKED ON PHONICS, learn how to spell
Re: Ryan – hello, you ask where is tori's career?? she tours more than anyone out there and has millions of fans, you wouldn't know about her career because you listen to bubble gum stations that play britney spears! tori doesn't need a lot of airplay. she is the one of the highest grossing solo artists! so love her or hate her, facts don't lie
Re: Godiva – yeah… this was recorded at a concert. she didn't do it on mtv ! believe me, she does not need publicity, nor has she ever! have you ever heard a song of her's on the radio??
Re: a message to tori – i guess you like to make fun of rape victims? molestation? what the fuck? you can hate tori all you want, but that was pretty fucking pathetic! she has millions of fans that like her"shitty music,as you call it. she blows everyone away. let's see britney pick up an instrument…well besides the "obvious instrument' lol
Re: mind yourbiz – i like how you told tori to mind her own fucking business, that is priceless! what do you think we are doing on here? it is really none of our business either, but we are expressing ourselves. and about the cameras and spotlight, she is on tour and does more shows than anyone out there. so it is ok to not like her, but you should really get your facts straight!
Re: nycwhatwhat – ask yourself this question…. is britney touring over 130 venues from israel to the midwest? can britney play 2 pianos at the same time, while singing? did britney learn "by ear" how to play the piano at the age of 2? oh no, wait that's TORI!! drink from that cup bitch!!
I was there when she sang that.
It was really beautiful and I don't think in any way was she mocking Britney. And to anyone who thought the song was corny, let me just tell you that the song was an improvisation so i'd like to see you do better.
Tori is just too great for words!!!
This song is complete rubbish. How could anybody say its good?
It sounds like it was written by a 12 year old.
That sounds like a pile of pig shit (which is like the worst smelling shit ever). Britney looks fine ..maybe some toning but thas it.
Touching and poignant? Holy fuck, you're thick, Perez. Tory, that was too funny, too bad the window lickers don't get it, but that was great! Thanks for the giggle.
Re: T in the OC –
ha ha *sniff* me too
this is lame as fuck so take it off now
People should actually be ashamed for kicking another human being while they are down, You may as I have learned find yourself in a similar situation someday and it hurts like hell to be kicked. God I love Tori Amos.
What is wrong with everyone?! Stop talking shit about Britney and her performance. So she got nervous, big deal. It's so easy when you're the one sitting on your ass, watching clips on youtube.com, dissing people all day. You guys are pathetic.
Tori's compassion and musical genius never ceases to amaze me! Leave it to her to be one of the few people to address Britney's catastrophic performance with any degree of sincere sympathy for her.
"all things considered Tori has fallen plenty of times."
yes she has. EVERYONE has. thus her point: "I may be a mother, but I still need a mother to pick me up when it all falls down. so do you, Britney."
think about it. she is saying to Britney, and quite lovingly too, that she needs to stop what she's doing, make up with her mother, and get her head on straight again.
someone else on here said something about Tori and Britney getting together for lunch or a cup of tea, and I also think that'd be ideal–for Britney, anyway. I'm pretty sure Tori would most certainly be happy to help by doing that. hell, I would too if I were Tori!
but yeah–this song made me tear up something fierce. I think we all need to take the message in this song to heart–we ALL need our mothers to help us from time to time, no matter how old we are.
All you Tori haters can suck it. She didn't torture that washed up hack and threaten her children. She simply made a song which is honestly better than 90% of Shitney's crap…and it was IMPROVISED on the spot. Tori is an important part of the world and whoever thinks that Britney is better than her seriously needs to get their minds checked out.
Tori Amos has one of the most beautiful, haunting voices I have ever heard. I love her.
This song is quite amazing!! Tori does it again! this should be in her next album, where can I download this. Brit should listen to this song, and call her momma.
Lovely song by Tori. She needs to listen to this song, Britney. I pretend it's about my friend Brittney that was shot and killed in 2001. So, nice for spears but it's a sweet tune for my dear friend.
Tori is amazing… beautiful song.
okay Perez you really needa fuck off britney.
you know hun , you may make fun of her but
she is still more famous than you, much skinnier
than your fat ass, her weave is nicer than that shit you
have on your head. and she is richer than you, so get over
yourself.
Thank god now somebody tell madonna to go sing this to her cus she actually might listen then??!!!!
so beautiful.
thanks perez, I love Tori and I love both songs you posted, absolutely, though I like the lohan one better!
Re: Kevin –
That's where you're wrong… Tori is a talent and a true artist and has released almost more than twice the albums that Britney has… I love Britney and Tori, but Tori is making an observation not seeking publicity or riding off Britney's success… She has enough of her own.