Voice Within
Christina Aguilera
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Young girl, don't cry I'll be right here when your world starts to fall Ooh Young girl, it's alright Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly, ooh When you're safe inside your room, you tend to dream Of a place where nothing's harder than it seems No one ever wants or bothers to explain Of the heartache life can bring and what it means When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within, oh Young girl, don't hide You'll never change if you just run away Ooh, whoa yeah Young girl, just hold tight Soon you're gonna see your brighter day, ooh Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed It's so hard to stand your ground when you're so afraid No one reaches out a hand for you to hold When you look outside, look inside to your soul When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way If you will learn to begin to trust the voice within Oh, ho, yea Ooh, oh, yea (Ooh, ooh, ooh) oh, yea Life is a journey (Ooh, ooh,ooh) It can take you anywhere you choose to go (Ooh, ooh, ooh) As long as you're learning (Ooh, ooh, ooh) You'll find all you'll ever need to know (Ooh, ooh, ooh) (Be strong) Break it (Hold on) You'll make it (Be strong) Just don't forsake it because (Hold on) (No one can tell you what you can't do) No one can stop you, you know that I'm talking to you When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within Ooh, yea young girl, don't cry, I'll be right here When your world starts to fall Yea Aah Yea (Listen) Oh yea (Listen) Na na na (Listen, listen) Oh yea (Listen) Hmm yea (Listen)
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Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, GLEN BALLARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Info"The Voice Within" is a song from Christina Aguilera's fourth studio album named "Stripped," which was released in 2002.
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Songwriter InfoThe song was co-written by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard, who is a renowned American songwriter and record producer.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized under the pop genre, with elements of soul and R&B.
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Lyrics meaningThe lyrics of "The Voice Within" are about trusting and relying on oneself. It encourages listeners to listen to the inner voice for guidance during trying times.
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Chart PerformanceThe track has proven successful in many international music charts, reaching top 10 in countries including the UK, Belgium, and Australia.
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Music Video DirectorThe song's black-and-white music video was directed by David LaChapelle, a well-known American commercial and fine-art photographer.
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Live PerformancesAguilera has performed "The Voice Within" live on many occasions, including at her first UK concert at Wembley Arena.
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Award NominationDespite not winning, "The Voice Within" was nominated for Best Female Video at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Single Release"The Voice Within" was the fifth and final single released from the album "Stripped."
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Critical ReceptionThe song received much critical acclaim upon release, with some specifically citing Aguilera's vocal performance as one of her best.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "The Voice Within." Notably, a blind Greek musician named George Simatos played it on the keyboard and uploaded it on YouTube, where it gained popularity.
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