Fighter
"Fighter" is the third single written by Christina Aguilera and Scott Storc… Read Full Bio ↴"Fighter" is the third single written by Christina Aguilera and Scott Storch for Aguilera's second album Stripped. Released in 2003, the single peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100, where it became Aguilera's ninth U.S. top-twenty single. "Fighter" also reached number three in the United Kingdom and Canada, and number five in Australia.

"Fighter" was written by Aguilera and Scott Storch and produced by Storch. It features Dave Navarro on guitar. In her first single to bear elements of rock music, a seemingly dissatisfied Aguilera seems to bemoan and scream of a man who apparently did her wrong. However, in a surprising twist, she does not want to complain or insult him; in fact, she wants to thank him. Aguilera wrote the song about her father, who abandoned her family. The singer also explained, as quoted on the Fighter Songfacts, that another inspiration for the song was the way she was picked on and alienated when she was young because of her passion for music.

"Fighter" is also one of Aguilera's most popular songs, as it became the official anthem for the 2003 NBA Playoffs and was heard daily during the NBA Finals commercials by millions of viewers. An official video was even shot for the NBA Finals featuring Aguilera doing choreography with her dancers on a basketball court. Also, in 2007, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sang this song at the finale.

Fighter
Christina Aguilera Lyrics


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Hmm, after all you put me through
You'd think I'd despise you
But in the end, I wanna thank you
'Cause you made me that much stronger

Well I, I thought I knew you
Thinkin' that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust
Called your bluff, time is up, 'cause I've had enough
You were there by my side, always down for the ride
But your joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out in shame, mmm-hmm

After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But uh-uh, oh no, yeah, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable
I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

I never saw it coming
All of your backstabbing
Just so you could cash in on a good thing before I realized your game
I heard you're goin' 'round playin' the victim now
But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave

After all of the fights and the lies
Guess you're wanting to haunt me
But that won't work anymore
No more, uh-uh, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

How could this man I thought I knew
Turn out to be unjust, so cruel?
Could only see the good in you
Pretended not to see the truth
You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself
Through living in denial
But in the end you'll see
You won't stop me

I am a fighter and I (I'm a fighter)
I ain't gon' stop (I ain't gon' stop)
There is no turning back
I've had enough

Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder (oh, ooh yeah)
It makes me that much wiser (ooh yeah)
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter (fighter)

Thought I would forget
Thought I, but I remembered (oh)
'Cause I remember (oh)
I remember
Thought I would forget (oh)
I remember (oh)
'Cause I remember (oh)
I remember

Makes me that much stronger (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christina Aguilera's song Fighter are about overcoming pain and moving on to become stronger. The song talks about how the person she's singing about hurt her deeply, but instead of hating them, she finds gratitude because their actions made her stronger. The lines, "After all you put me through, you'd think I'd despise you, but in the end, I wanna thank you, 'cause you made me that much stronger," perfectly encapsulate the theme of the song.


Aguilera also reflects on how she was fooled by this person, someone she thought she knew well but who turned out to be cruel and unjust. Despite all the negative emotions, she chooses to focus on the positives and the lessons learned. The song is about resilience, perseverance, and how pain can make someone stronger.


Overall, Fighter is an empowering song that encourages listeners to find the positive in every situation, even when it seems impossible to do so. The lyrics remind us that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and a chance for growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Hmm, after all you put me through You'd think I'd despise you But in the end, I wanna thank you 'Cause you made me that much stronger
Although I should hate you for the pain I went through, I want to thank you because it has made me stronger.


Well I, I thought I knew you Thinkin' that you were true Guess I, I couldn't trust Called your bluff, time is up, 'cause I've had enough You were there by my side, always down for the ride But your joy ride just came down in flames 'Cause your greed sold me out in shame, mm-hmm
I believed that you were an honest person, but after finding out the truth and seeing your true intentions, I have had enough.


After all of the stealing and cheating You probably think that I hold resentment for you But uh-uh, oh no, yeah, you're wrong 'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through So I wanna say thank you 'Cause it Makes me that much stronger Makes me work a little bit harder It makes me that much wiser So thanks for making me a fighter Made me learn a little bit faster Made my skin a little bit thicker Makes me that much smarter So thanks for making me a fighter
Despite what you may think, I don't hold grudges because I have grown stronger, more resilient, and more intelligent through my hardships, and I am grateful for that.


I never saw it coming All of your backstabbing Just so you could cash in on a good thing before I realized your game I heard you're goin' 'round playin' the victim now But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame 'Cause you dug your own grave
Your betrayal caught me off guard, and you did it to gain from me before I realized what you were doing. Now, you are playing the victim, but I won't take responsibility for the consequences you created for yourself.


After all of the fights and the lies Guess you're wanting to haunt me But that won't work anymore No more, uh-uh, it's over 'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down So I wanna say thank you 'Cause it Makes me that much stronger Makes me work a little bit harder It makes me that much wiser So thanks for making me a fighter Made me learn a little bit faster Made my skin a little bit thicker Makes me that much smarter So thanks for making me a fighter
Despite your attempts to intimidate and harm me, I have learned to be unwavering and stand up for myself, and I thank you for that development.


How could this man I thought I knew Turn out to be unjust, so cruel? Could only see the good in you Pretended not to see the truth You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself Through living in denial But in the end you'll see You won't stop me
I can't believe that the person I thought you were could be so cruel and unjust. I only saw the good in you and neglected to acknowledge the truth. You tried to conceal your deception and ignorance by denying it, but I won't let that stop me from moving forward.


I am a fighter and I (I'm a fighter) I ain't gon' stop (I ain't gon' stop) There is no turning back I've had enough
I am a fighter who won't give up, and I have reached a point where I won't turn back.


Thought I would forget Thought I, but I remembered (oh) 'Cause I remember (oh) I remember Thought I would forget (oh) I remember (oh) 'Cause I remember (oh) I remember
I thought I could forget what happened and move on, but I still remember everything clearly, and it has made me stronger.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Christina Aguilera, Scott Storch

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@mounadifatimazahra3647

Lyrics :
After all you put me through
You'd think I'd despise you
But in the end, I wanna thank you
'Cause you made me that much stronger
Well, I thought I knew you
Thinkin' that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust, called your bluff
Time is up 'cause I've had enough
You were there by my side
Always down for the ride
But your joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out in shame
After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But uh-uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, yeah, yeah, yeah ohh
Never saw it coming
All of your backstabbing
Just so you could cash in on a good thing
Before I realized your game
I heard you're goin' 'round playin' the victim now
But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave
After all of the fights and the lies
Guess you're wanting to hold me
But that won't work anymore (no more, aha, it's over)
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
How could this man I thought I knew
Turn out to be unjust, so cruel?
Could only see the good in you
Pretended not to see the truth
You tried to hide your lies
Disguise yourself through living in denial
But in the end you'll see, you won't stop me
I am a fighter and I (I'm a fighter)
I ain't gon' stop (I ain't gonna stop)
There is no turning back
I've had enough
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder (oh)
It makes me that much wiser (oh yeah, oh yeah)
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster (yeah)
Made my skin a little bit thicker (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Makes me that much smarter (yeah)
So thanks for making me a fighter (Fighter)
You thought I would forget but I, I remembered (ooh-ooh-ooh)
'Cause I remembered (ooh-ooh-ooh)
I remembered
You thought I would forget (ooh-ooh)
I remembered (ooh-ooh)
'Cause I remembered (ooh)
I remembered
Makes me that much stronger (ooh-ooh)
Makes me work a little bit harder (ooh-ooh)
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter



@baddiemauve4958

[Intro]
After all that you put me through
You think I'd despise you
But in the end, I want to thank you
'Cause you've made me that much stronger

[Verse 1]
Well, I thought I knew you, thinkin' that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust, called your bluff, time is up
'Cause I've had enough
You were there by my side, always down for the ride
But your joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out in shame

[Pre-Chorus]
After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do, I wouldn't know
Just how capable I am to pull through
So I want to say thank you, 'cause it

[Chorus]
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

[Verse 2]
Never saw it coming, all of your backstabbing
Just so you could cash in on a good thing
Before I'd realize your game
I heard you're goin' 'round playin' the victim now
But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave

[Pre-Chorus]
After all of the fights and the lies
'Cause you're wanting to haunt me
But that won't work anymore, no more, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down
So I want to say thank you, 'cause it

[Chorus]
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

[Bridge]
How could this man I thought I knew
Turn out to be unjust, so cruel?
Could only see the good in you
Pretended not to know the truth
You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself
Through living in denial
But in the end you'll see, you won't stop me
I am a fighter and I (I'm a fighter)
I ain't gonna stop (I ain't gonna stop)
There is no turning back, I've had enough

[Chorus]
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

[Interlude]
You thought I would forget but I, I remembered
'Cause I remembered, I remembered

[Chorus]
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter



All comments from YouTube:

@aubreynorton4470

This song hits harder as you get older. Still listening in 2024 and beyond.

@leonmachado

Yeah

@noussaiba2030

Ooooh yeah i thaught i was the only one thank lord AM not

@marahernandez4625

Samee!

@thph3360

yeah

@bridgetm4711

Absolutely!

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@P0TTERMAN

One of the greatest songs. Ever. Period.

@MikTheAsianMan

Greatest pop/arena rock song ever.

@kaylanyhoff8222

Christopher Potter true

@mlglegend8466

Christopher Potter love the song

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