“…Baby One More Time” attained global success, reaching number one in every country it charted. It also received numerous certifications around the world, and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 18 million copies sold.

This song is the first track on Britney’s debut studio album of the same name. It was released as the lead single of the album on October 23, 1998.

It was originally written for TLC, but they turned it down.