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.
Mother
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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She was so young with such innocent eyes
She always dreamt of a fairytale life
And all the things your money can't buy
She thought that he was a wonderful guy
Then, suddenly, things seemed to change
It was the moment she took on his name
She kept all of her pain locked away
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again
So, mother, I thank you
For all you've done and still do
You got me, I got you
Together we always pull through
We always pull through
We always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
It was the day that he turned on his kids
That she knew she just had to leave him
So many voices inside of her head
Saying over and over and over
'You deserve much more than this.'
She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide
Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises)
So tired of defending her life, she could have died
Fighting for the lives of her children
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed (all of the tears you have shed)
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again (He'll never hurt us again)
So, mother, I thank you (thank you)
For all that you've done and still do (still do)
You got me, I got you
(Yeah, you got me, and I got you)
Together we always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
All of your life you have spent
Burying hurt and regret
But, mama, he'll never touch us again
For every time he tried to break you down
Just remember who's still around
It's over, and we're stronger
And we'll never have to go back again
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back (Oh mother, don't look back again)
'Cause he'll never hurt us again 'Cause he'll never hurt us again)
So, mother, I thank you (And I thank you for everything you've done)
For all that you've done and still do (Together we always move on)
You got me, I got you (You got me, I got you)
Together we always pull through (always pull through)
We always pull through
We always pull through
I love you, mom
The song "Mother" by Christina Aguilera is a powerful message of gratitude and strength towards a mother figure for protecting and inspiring her children during times of abuse and adversity. The lyrics tell the story of a young woman who fell in love with a man that she thought was her fairytale prince, only to find out that he was violent and abusive. She has to endure the pain and suffering for the sake of her children until she finally decides to leave. Her mother is the one who urges her to do so and supports her every step of the way, becoming the guardian angel that she needed in her life.
The chorus of the song speaks to the strength of the mother and the power of her love to overcome any obstacle. The phrase "Oh mother, we're stronger, from all of the tears you have shed" suggests that through the mother's pain and sacrifice, her children have gained the strength to carry on and rise above their troubles. The line "For every time he tried to break you down, just remember who's still around. It's over, and we're stronger, and we'll never have to go back again" highlights the resilience of those who have overcome adversity and are ready to move forward with newfound strength and determination.
In summary, "Mother" is a touching tribute to the strength and resilience of mothers who protect and inspire their children. It serves as a reminder that through love and support, we can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
She was so young with such innocent eyes
She was naive and pure-hearted when she fell in love.
She always dreamt of a fairytale life
She had high ideals of marrying someone perfect and living a happy life.
And all the things your money can't buy
Her ideas of a perfect life weren't materialistic or shallow.
She thought that he was a wonderful guy
She trusted him and believed he was a good person.
Then, suddenly, things seemed to change
Her husband's behavior and personality took a turn for the worse.
It was the moment she took on his name
Getting married to him marked a significant change in her life.
He took his anger out on her face
He physically abused her.
She kept all of her pain locked away
She didn't share her trauma with anyone and suffered alone.
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
The artist acknowledges her mother's strength in facing and overcoming the abuse she endured.
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again
The artist encourages her mother to move forward and forget their abuser.
So, mother, I thank you
For all you've done and still do
The singer expresses gratitude for her mother's sacrifices and unwavering love.
You got me, I got you
The artist and her mother have each other's back and can rely on one another.
Together we always pull through
They face challenges together and emerge stronger.
It was the day that he turned on his kids
The abuser's violence escalated to include their children.
That she knew she just had to leave him
The mother realized that she needed to protect herself and her children from further harm.
Saying over and over and over
'You deserve much more than this.'
The mother's internal thoughts and external support allowed her to realize her worth and leave her abuser.
She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide
Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises)
The mother was exhausted from pretending that everything was okay and hiding her physical and emotional injuries.
So tired of defending her life; she could have died
Fighting for the lives of her children
The mother was drained from having to constantly fight for her own safety and to protect her children.
All of your life you have spent
Burying hurt and regret
The mother has lived with the trauma of abuse for a long time and tried to forget the pain.
But, mama, he'll never touch us again
The artist reaffirms that their abuser can never harm them again.
For every time he tried to break you down
Just remember who's still around
The artist reminds her mother of her own resilience and the support of her loved ones.
And we'll never have to go back again
The mother and her children are free from their abuser and won't have to endure the abuse again.
I love you, mom
The singer expresses her love and appreciation for her mother.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bruno Serge Marie Coulais, Christophe Barratier, Kara Dioguardi, Christina Aguilera, Leonardo Capistran
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@Paradise1307
Whoa, oh, yeah
She was so young with such innocent eyes
She always dreamt of a fairytale life
And all the things your money can't buy
She thought that he was a wonderful guy
Then, suddenly, things seemed to change
It was the moment she took on his name
He took his anger out on her face
She kept all of her pain locked away
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again
So, mother, I thank you
For all you've done and still do
You got me, I got you
Together we always pull through
We always pull through
We always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
It was the day that he turned on his kids
That she knew she just had to leave him
So many voices inside of her head
Saying over and over and over
'You deserve much more than this.'
She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide
Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises)
So tired of defending her life; she could have died
Fighting for the lives of her children
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed (all of the tears you have shed)
Oh mother, don't look back
'Cause he'll never hurt us again (He'll never hurt us again)
So, mother, I thank you (thank you)
For all that you've done and still do (still do)
You got me, I got you
(Yeah, you got me, and I got you)
Together we always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
All of your life you have spent
Burying hurt and regret
But, mama, he'll never touch us again
For every time he tried to break you down
Just remember who's still around
It's over, and we're stronger
And we'll never have to go back again
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back (Oh mother, don't look back again)
'Cause he'll never hurt us again 'Cause he'll never hurt us again)
So, mother, I thank you (And I thank you for everything you've done)
For all that you've done and still do (Together we always move on)
You got me, I got you (You got me, I got you)
Together we always pull through (always pull through)
We always pull through
We always pull through
I love you, mom
@adinapaune2461
She was so young with such innocent eyes
She always dreamt of a fairytale life
And all the things that your money can't buy
She thought that he was a wonderful guy
Then suddenly, things seemed to change
It was the moment she took on his name
He took his anger out on her face
She kept all of her pain locked away
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back
Cause he'll never hurt us again
So mother, I thank you
For all that you've done and still do
You got me, I got you
Together we always pull through
We always pull through
We always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
It was the day that he turned on his kids
That she knew she just had to leave him
So many voices inside of her head
Saying over and over and over,
"You deserve much more than this."
She was so sick of believing the lies and trying to hide
Covering the cuts and bruises (cuts and bruises)
So tired of defending her life, she could have died
Fighting for the lives of her children
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed (all of the tears you have shed)
Oh mother, don't look back
Cause he'll never hurt us again (he'll never hurt us again)
So mother, I thank you (thank you)
For all that you've done and still do (still do)
You got me, I got you, (yeah you got me and I got you)
Together we always pull through.
We always pull through
We always pull through
Oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
All of your life you have spent
Burying hurt and regret
But mama, he'll never touch us again
For everytime he tried to break you down
Just remember who's still around
It's over, and we're stronger
And we'll never have to go back again
Oh mother, we're stronger
From all of the tears you have shed
Oh mother, don't look back (oh mother don't look back again)
Cause he'll never hurt us again (cause he'll never hurt us again)
So mother, I thank you (and I thank you for everything you've done)
For all that you've done and still do (together we always move on)
You got me, I got you, (you got me, I got you)
Together we always pull through (always pull through)
We always pull through
We always pull through
I love you mom
@turtletrading4207
Christina is actually one of the few singers who actually isn't a playback singer on stage. Respect.
@melissasummer875
christina uses playback !
@turtletrading4207
+melissa summer She used playback only on the refrain. You can't even call this usina a playback because she was I guess accentuating on some parts of the refrain with her own voice. My point is she has talent, beauty and a voice unlike some other singers who got famous just because beauty or connections like Madonna and Britney.
@balagtas1020
Yeah. Her and Gaga are the best live performers
@vendypanylova9458
+Boris RC zj
@ohhiitsjustme3445
voltaire balagtas STOP. PLEASE . Gaga...no 🙄
@hibahb1449
she's not only the voice of this generation. She's the voice of all generations. No one will ever be like Christina : her voice, her attitude, her style,her laugh, even her goofy Mood. She's really one of a kind .Love U Girl❤
@tixa1ify
true!!
@2112mary-U2
Agreed.
@conzlim2567
true