Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York… Read Full Bio ↴Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York, United States) is a pop and RnB singer, producer, and songwriter who debuted in 1998 with the song Reflection for the soundtrack to the Disney film, Mulan. She has since sold over 90 million records worldwide. She has won seven Grammy Awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards. She has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and holds the prestigious honor of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. Additionally, in 2021 she received the inaugural Music Icon Award at the People's Choice Awards.
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.

Stripped Part. 1
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

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I am timid and
I am oversensitive
I am a lioness
I am tired and defensive
You take me in your arms
And I fall into you
I have insecurities
You show me I am beautiful

Love me or leave me
Just take it or leave it
It's not that I'm needy
Just need you to see me

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

Mm

I am temperamental and
I have imperfections and
I am emotional
I am unpredictable
I am naked
I am vulnerable
I am a woman
I am opening up to you

Love me or leave me
Just take it or leave it
It's not that I'm needy
Just need you to see me

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

Now I stand before you with my heart in my hands
I'm asking you to take me just the way that I am
Please lay down your arms, do you know me?
Make me feel safe from harm

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

I am temperamental and
I have imperfections and
I am emotional
There'll be no more pretending

Mm hm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Christina Aguilera's song Stripped Part. 1 convey a message of vulnerability and the importance of being seen for who we truly are. The first verse acknowledges the singer's insecurities and defensiveness, but also alludes to her powerful and lioness-like nature. The lines "You take me in your arms/And I fall into you" suggest a sense of safety and comfort in the arms of someone who accepts her despite her flaws.

The chorus repeats the idea that the singer simply wants to be seen for who she is, with no pretenses or illusions. The bridge further emphasizes this desire, as the singer implores her lover to know her fully and make her feel safe from harm. The lyrics overall convey a message of authenticity and the importance of being true to oneself, even in the face of vulnerability and imperfection.

Line by Line Meaning

I am timid and
I lack confidence and tend to be anxious

I am oversensitive
I can be easily hurt or offended

I am a lioness
I have strength and courage despite my insecurities

I am tired and defensive
I am exhausted from trying to protect myself

You take me in your arms
In your embrace I feel safe

And I fall into you
I trust you enough to let my guard down

I have insecurities
I feel uncertain about myself and my worth

You show me I am beautiful
Your love and acceptance help me see my value

Love me or leave me
Accept me completely or don't be with me at all

Just take it or leave it
This is who I am and I won't change

It's not that I'm needy
I'm not asking for too much

Just need you to see me
I want to feel understood and appreciated

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Embrace me completely and understand me fully

There will be no more pretending
I won't hide my true self anymore

I am temperamental and
My moods can change quickly

I have imperfections and
I am not perfect and have flaws

I am emotional
My feelings run deep

I am unpredictable
You never know what mood I'll be in

I am naked
I am completely exposed and vulnerable

I am vulnerable
I am susceptible to being hurt

I am a woman
I am proud of my femininity and strength

I am opening up to you
I am sharing my true self with you

Now I stand before you with my heart in my hands
I am baring my soul to you

I'm asking you to take me just the way that I am
Accept me unconditionally

Please lay down your arms, do you know me?
Lower your defenses and truly try to understand me

Make me feel safe from harm
Protect me from being hurt

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, SAM DIXON, SIA FURLER

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