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.
Intro / Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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It is now time
The one and only
There never will be another
Christina Aguilera
That's how music should sound
Oh yeah
To get inside the minds
Of every legend I've ever wanted to stand beside
It's like an endless ride
Feeling the lows and highs
Of every lyric and melody
Every single rhyme
So here I stand today
In tribute I do pay
To those before me who laid it down and paved the way
And so to God I pray that he will give me strength
To carry forward the gift of song in his good faith
In his good faith
I'm going back to basics
To where it all began
I'm ready now to face it
I wanna understand
What made the soul singers
And the blues figures
That inspired a higher generation
The jazz makers, and the ground breakers
They gave so much of themselves and dedication
So here I stand today
In tribute I do pay
To those before me who laid it down and paved the way
Oh yeah
Hey ha
The lyrics to Christina Aguilera's song Intro / Back to Basics begin with an introduction by a host or MC announcing the arrival of the artist. The host describes Christina Aguilera as the only one and there will never be another like her. This emphasizes her unique talent and star quality. The next set of lyrics focuses on Christina's admiration for the legendary artists who have inspired her. She expresses her desire to get inside their minds and understand the highs and lows of every lyric and melody. Christina highlights the importance of the pioneers who have laid the foundation for future generations of singers. She prays to God for strength to carry forward the gift of song, in faith.
In the chorus, Christina sings about going back to basics and where it all began. She is ready to face and understand the soul singers, blues figures, jazz makers, and ground breakers who inspired a higher generation of musicians. She pays tribute to those before her who paved the way to make music what it is today. This song represents Christina's dedication and respect for the history of music and the artists who paved the way for her to become the artist she is today.
Line by Line Meaning
A very pleasant good evening ladies and gentlemen
Greetings to all present here.
It is now time
The moment has arrived.
The one and only
A unique and distinct performer.
There never will be another
No one can replicate their talent.
Christina Aguilera
The artist taking the stage.
That's how music should sound
This is what true musical expression and artistry is all about.
I've waited for some time
Longing to accomplish my music goals.
To get inside the minds
Understanding the creative processes of iconic musicians.
Of every legend I've ever wanted to stand beside
Being in the company of accomplished music makers.
It's like an endless ride
The journey of a musician is a never-ending adventure.
Feeling the lows and highs
Experiencing the ups and downs of the music industry.
Of every lyric and melody
Mastering every aspect of songwriting and composition.
Every single rhyme
Crafting each line to perfection.
So here I stand today
In the present moment, I am here.
In tribute I do pay
Honoring the musicians who came before me.
To those before me who laid it down and paved the way
Acknowledging the contribution of the preceding generation.
And so to God I pray that he will give me strength
Seeking spiritual strength to carry out my musical aspirations.
To carry forward the gift of song in his good faith
Continuing to share my musical talents with the world.
I'm going back to basics
Returning to the roots of music-making.
To where it all began
Tracing the origins of musical genres.
I'm ready now to face it
Prepared to tackle the challenges of music-making.
I wanna understand
Desire to comprehend the complexity of music history.
What made the soul singers
Identifying the elements that made soul singers great.
And the blues figures
Studying the contributions of blues musicians.
That inspired a higher generation
Recognizing the influence of the preceding generation on modern music.
The jazz makers, and the ground breakers
Analyzing the innovations of prominent jazz and experimental musicians.
They gave so much of themselves and dedication
Acknowledging the hard work and commitment that went into creating music history.
Oh yeah
An expression of agreement or enthusiasm.
Hey ha
An energetic vocalization of happy or excited emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VINICIUS DE MORAES, JIM HAWKINS, BADEN POWELL, GEOFFREY WILKINSON
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