Cruz
Christina Aguilera Lyrics


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I'm leaving today
Living it
Leaving it
To change

Slowly drifting
Into a peaceful breeze
Tongue tied and twisted
Are all my memories
Celebrating a fantasy come true
Packing all my bags
Finally on the move

I'm leaving today
I'm living it
Oh I'm leaving it
To change

As I'm driving
I'm captured by the view
So much beauty
The road becomes my muse
The heat is rising
And my hand surfs through the wind
Cool, calm, collected
Is the child that lies within

See I'm leaving today
I'm living it
Oh I'm leaving it
To change, oh yeah

See I'm leaving today, oh yes I'm
Living it
Oh I'm leaving it
To change

But somehow I miss it
I think I'll really miss it
One day, oh

I turn up the radio
And I'm feeling like I've never felt before
Turn down the memories of
Yester-years and broken dreams I bring
Finally free, ooh

Slowly drifting
Into a peaceful breeze, oh
Oh

Ooh yeah
I'm leaving today, oh yes, I'm
Living it, oh yeah
Leaving it to change
To change, oh no

See I'm leaving today, oh yes, I'm
Living it, living it
Leaving it, leaving
To change
Oh, oh

I'm leaving today
Oh I'm living it
I'm leaving it to change
Living it, to change
Leaving it
To change
Ooh, oh yeah

Living it, leaving it
Said I'm living it
I'm leaving it
Living it, leaving it
To change
I'm leaving it to change

But somehow I miss it




I think I'll really miss it
One day, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Cruz" by Christina Aguilera can be interpreted in different ways, but the most common one is the feeling of freedom that comes with new beginnings. The opening lines clearly express the singer’s decision to move on from something, perhaps a past relationship or a stagnant situation, and embrace change. As she gets in her car and drives away, she starts to appreciate the beauty of the world around her and feels a sense of calm. She acknowledges that she may miss what she left behind, but she’s ready to face the unknown and move forward with her life.


The lyrics of "Cruz" also show a sense of self-empowerment and confidence. Christina sings about packing her bags and finally being on the move, celebrating a fantasy come true. The road becomes her muse as she drives further away from the past and closer to her future. The imagery of her hand surfing through the wind and feeling cool, calm, and collected highlights her newfound sense of freedom and independence. She’s no longer tongue-tied or twisted by her memories but instead, she’s ready to let go and embrace the changes that await her.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm leaving today
I am departing today


Living it
Embracing the present


Leaving it
Letting go of the past


To change
In order to enact change


Slowly drifting
Gradually moving


Into a peaceful breeze
Toward a calm and serene atmosphere


Tongue tied and twisted
Feeling at a loss for words


Are all my memories
Recollections are causing distress


Celebrating a fantasy come true
Rejoicing that a wish has been fulfilled


Packing all my bags
Preparations for leaving


Finally on the move
Departing at last


As I'm driving
While operating a vehicle


I'm captured by the view
Enraptured by the scenery


So much beauty
The setting is breathtaking


The road becomes my muse
The travel inspires creativity


The heat is rising
Temperature is increasing


And my hand surfs through the wind
Arm feels the sensation of wind


Cool, calm, collected
Feeling composed and centered


Is the child that lies within
The inner child is relaxed and content


But somehow I miss it
Nevertheless, there is a sense of longing


I think I'll really miss it
Anticipating regret


One day, oh
At some point in the future


Turn down the memories of
Suppress the recollections of


Yester-years and broken dreams I bring
Past disappointments


Finally free, ooh
At last liberated


Oh yeah
Affirmative


Oh no
Negative


Said I'm living it
Expressing current mindset


Living it, leaving it
Experiencing the present and abandoning the past


To change
For the purpose of transformation


I'm leaving it to change
Departing to make a difference




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linda Perry, Christina Aguilera

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