" Sometimes " attained worldwide success , peaking inside the top ten in eleven countries . In the United States , the song peaked at number twenty one . The song reached number one in Belgium ( Flanders ) , Netherlands and New Zealand , while reaching number two in Australia . In the United Kingdom , the song reached number three , and is also Spears ' third best-selling single in the country . An accompanying music video , directed by Nigel Dick , was shot at the Paradise Cove in Malibu , California . It portrays Spears watching her love interest from afar . Spears has performed " Sometimes " in four of her concert tours , including at the ... Baby One More Time Tour ( 1999 ) , the Oops ! ... I Did It Again Tour ( 2000 – 01 ) , and the Dream Within a Dream Tour ( 2001 – 02 )
Oops ! ... I Did It Again Tour
Oops!... I Did It Again Tour
Sometimes (Britney Spears song)