"Overprotected" Was Written And Produced By Max Martin And Rami. The Song Was Released On December 12 2001 By Jive Records As The Second Single From Britney. "Overprotected" Is A Dance-Pop And Teen Pop Song That Is About A Girl Who Is Tired Of Being Overprotected And Just Wants To Be Herself. The Song Received Generally Positive Reviews From Music Critics. It Was Released To United States Radio In A Remixed R&B Form By Darkchild On April 1 2002.