The second single from Britney's sixth album was the title track, "Circus," written and produced by Dr. Luke, friend and collaborator of Max Martin, who has worked with Britney throughout her career. The track sets things out as Britney sees them, with her as the ringleader of the circus, as well as slyly acknowledging that she is the centre attraction of the media circus that surrounds her, but putting her in control. The stunning video, directed by Francis Lawrence, features Britney with a whip, getting ready for her circus.