Not Myself Tonight
Christina Aguilera
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You know tonight I am feeling a little out control Is this me You wanna get crazy Because I don't give a I'm out of character I'm in rare form And If you really knew me You'd know its not the norm 'Cause I'm doing things that I normally won't do The old me's gone I feel brand new And if you don't like it f*ck you The music's on and I'm dancing I'm normally in the corner just standing I'm feeling unusual I don't care 'cause this is my night I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl I'm dancing a lot and I'm taking shots and I'm feeling fine I'm kissing all the boys and the girls Someone call the doctor 'cause I lost my mind 'Cause I'm doing things that I normally won't do The old me's gone I feel brand new And if you don't like it f*ck you The music's on and I'm dancing I'm normally in the corner just standing I'm feeling unusual I don't care cause this is my night I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl In the morning When I wake up I'll go back to the girl I used to be But baby not tonight I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl I'm not myself tonight Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl Yeah, that feels good I needed that Get crazy Let's go That's right Come on Give it to me now, don't stop
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Written by: ESTHER DEAN, JASON LAMONT PERRY, GREG CURTIS, JAMAL F. JONES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Not Myself Tonight" was released on April 13, 2010, as the lead single from Christina Aguilera's sixth studio album, titled "Bionic".
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GenreThe song is classified as a dance-pop and R&B song with influences from electronic and pop music.
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Lyrics"Not Myself Tonight" deals with themes of self-exploration and female empowerment. It discusses Aguilera's experiences on exploring her alter ego.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Aguilera's vocals while others found the track to mirror other artists' work, specifically Lady Gaga's.
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PerformanceUpon its release, "Not Myself Tonight" peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Chart PerformanceThe song also charted within the top ten in several international music markets, including Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoAguilera's music video for "Not Myself Tonight", directed by Hype Williams, was controversial and received a mixed response due to its explicit content.
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AwardsDespite the mixed critical reception, the song was nominated for two awards at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards: Choice Single by a Female Artist and Choice Summer Song.
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Songwriters and Producers"Not Myself Tonight" was written by Ester Dean, Jamal Jones, Jason Perry, Greg Curtis and Christina Aguilera herself. The song was produced by Polow da Don and Jamal Jones.
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CertificationBy July 2013, "Not Myself Tonight" had sold over 540,000 digital copies in the United States, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Live PerformancesChristina performed "Not Myself Tonight" at several high-profile events in 2010, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and the MTV Movie Awards.
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ArtistryAguilera stated that the song is about freeing yourself from anything holding you back, a theme that has frequently been explored in her music.
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