"Genie in a Bottle" uses sexual references to talk about the theme of self-respect.
The single achieved commercial success, peaking atop the record charts of 21 countries.
In the United States, the song peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold more than 1.4 million copies in the country.
Globally the single sold over 10 million copies and is listed as one of the best-selling singles of all time.
A music video for "Genie in a Bottle" was directed by Diane Martel and shot in Malibu, California.