Discover the story of the song > Womanizer – Britney Spears

- "Womanizer" is a song by American pop singer Britney Spears, from her sixth studio album, Circus.
- The song was released as the first single from the album on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records.
- Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be re-recorded after an unfinished version was leaked on the Internet.
- "Womanizer" is an electropop song, described by Spears as a "feminist anthem."
- The song's lyrics revolve around a womanizing man, while the song's protagonist makes it clear that she knows what kind of man he really is.
- "Womanizer" was well received by contemporary critics, who praised its hook, melody and lyrics.
- Critics also observed that it stood out from the rest of the album, and called it a "comeback" single for Spears.
- Womanizer" reached #1 on the charts in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
- The song also reached the top 10 in every country where it charted and was certified multi-platinum in several countries.
- In the U.S., "Womanizer" was the first Britney Spears single to reach #1 since "...Baby One More Time" in 1999.