Because We Want To

"Because We Want To"
Single by Billie
from the album Honey to the B
B-side	"G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T."
Released	29 June 1998 (1998-06-29)
Format	CD single, Cassette single
Genre	Pop
Length	3:48
Label	Innocent, Virgin
Writer(s)	Wendy Page, Jim Marr, D. Rambo, J. Richmond
Producer	Page, Marr
Billie singles chronology
"Because We Want To" (1998) "Girlfriend" (1998)
Cassette Single Cover Alternate Covers UK Special Edition CD 2 Japanese CD Single Japan Radio Promo

"Because We Want To" is a pop song performed by British singer Billie. The song was written by Wendy Page, Jim Marr, D. Rambo and J. Richmond, and produced by Page and Marr for Billie's debut album Honey to the B (1998). It was released as Billie's first single on June 29, 1998 and reached the top ten in Ireland and Sweden. In the UK, the song reached number one and Billie became the youngest artist to release a number one single in the country in over forty years. It was the official song of the 1999 Women's World Cup.^[1]

Music video

Billie in the video.

The video starts in a run-down street in London, where the ground is violently shaking. The reason is soon seen: A UFO is flying just metres from the ground. Billie is then seen teleporting from the ship and down onto the street. She starts singing and dancing and soon gathers huge crowds of supporters. In the video, cut scenes of Billie and her friends walking down sidestreets are seen. In one scene, she melts a bin which transforms into a dancing humanoid and in another scene she graffitis "Billie" on a billboard and an animated character then jumps from the billboard and dances along with the humanoid made from the melted bin. Later in the video, she and her friends sneak into a warehouse and have a party.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Because We Want To".

International CD Single
(SINCD2; Released June 29, 1998 (1998-06-29))

1. "Because We Want To" (Radio Mix)
2. "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T."
3. "Because We Want To" (Sgt. Rock 'Old Skool' Mix-Edit)
4. "Because We Want To" (Tall Paul vs Billie Mix)

UK Special Edition CD 2
(SINDX2; Released June 29, 1998 (1998-06-29))

1. "Because We Want To" (Radio Mix)
2. "Because We Want To" (Street Mix Feat. Sweet P)
3. "Because We Want To" (Instrumental)
4. "Because We Want To" (PC Video:)

UK Cassette
(SINC2; Released 29 June 1998 (1998-06-29))

Side 1

1. "Because We Want To" (Radio Mix)
2. "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T."

Side 2

1. "Because We Want To" (Tall Paul vs Billie Mix)

UK Promo 12" Single-Sided Vinyl
(SINTDJ 2; Released 1998)

• A1"Because We Want To" (Tall Paul vs Billie Mix)

Release history

Charts

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