Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).
She has released ten albums, one of which is a compilation and nine of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008), Bionic (2010), Lotus (2012), Liberation (2018) and AGUILERA (2022).
Aguilera is best known for her vocal ability, music videos, and ever-changing image. She includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her painful childhood, and female empowerment in her music. She has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues. In 2009, she was named the Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme.
Cruz
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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Living it
Leaving it
To change
Slowly drifting
Into a peaceful breeze
Tongue tied and twisted
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
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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