Elastic Love

Christina Aguilera

About Elastic Love

"Elastic Love" is a song recorded by American recording artist Christina Aguilera, taken from her sixth studio album, Bionic (2010). The song was written by Aguilera, M. I. A., John Hill and Switch, while production was handled by the latter two. Originally, "Elastic Love" was recorded by M. I. A., but later it was given to Aguilera. However, M. I. A. was disappointed when Aguilera didn't want to do her "trademark warbling" in the studio. "Elastic Love" is an electro and electropop song with strong elements from 1980s new wave music. Lyrically, Aguilera compares her love to office supplies, from paperclips to rubber-bands. Upon its release, "Elastic Love" received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the track's composition, its musical style and M. I. A.'s appearance on the song. Most of them praised it as the stand-out track on Bionic, while some of whom compared Aguilera's vocals on "Elastic Love" to those of M. I. A. and Gwen Stefani. The track was listed as the twelfth best song of 2010 by Amazon.com. Following the release of Bionic, "Elastic Love" peaked on the Gaon International Digital Chart and the Gaon International Download Chart at number 78 and 59 on June 6, 2010, respectively. 


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2010
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A rubber band is what I call your love for me
'Cause it comes and goes and pins me like a trampoline
But all this back and forth is freaky, it's confusing me
Like a pencil trying to write and you're erasing me

If I was a ruler I'd set you straight
But your love is like a sharpener, it really grates
'Cause once I'm trying to bounce, you pull me back
And when I try to come to you, you give me slack

Your love is pulling like a rubber band
Your love is pulling like a rubber band

Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love
Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

A rubber band was an analogy
You can even say it's a metaphor
The tension between you and me
I ain't gonna feel it if you let it go

I can take a little bit and make it more
A little bit of hate can make it war
But a lot of love ain't enough
And so, I don't really know how we find the cure

Your love is pulling like a rubber band
Your love is pulling like a rubber band

Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love
Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love

Paper clips, they couldn't even hold us together
Paper clips, they couldn't even hold us together
Paper clips, they couldn't even hold us together

If we were gaffer tape maybe we could spend the summer
You could say your piece, you could post it on a paper
When your love hits, it sticks me like a stapler

Your love is pulling like a rubber band
Your love is pulling like a rubber band

Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love
Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love

Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love
Elastic love, everlastic love
Ever lusting love, such a spastic love

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Christina Aguilera

Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actress. Born in Staten Island, New York, she first appeared on national television as a contestant on Star Search in early 1990, and later starred in The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1994. more »

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Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, JOHN HILL, DAVE TAYLOR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation & Release
"Elastic Love" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her sixth studio album "Bionic" (2010). - It was released under the record label, RCA Records.
Songwriters & Producers
The song is co-written by Aguilera herself along with Sia Furler, Samuel Dixon, Christopher Braide and M.I.A. - Sia Furler and Samuel Dixon are also the producers of the song.
Genre & Style
"Elastic Love" is classified under the genre of electro-pop with elements of techno. - The song has been described as a futuristic version of a pop-soul melody, with a catchy chorus and an unusual arrangement.
Track Information
The song runs for a duration of 3 minutes and 34 seconds. - It is included as the fourth track on the album's standard edition.
Lyrics & Story
Aguilera uses metaphoric language in the song lyrics to imply the physical and emotional strains of a romantic relationship. - The title "Elastic Love" serves a metaphor indicating a flexible or adaptable love.
Commercial Performance
While the song was never released as a single, it enjoyed moderate success in various markets. - It received relatively positive reviews from music critics.
Background
"Elastic Love" represents a stylistic departure from Aguilera's previous works, featuring a more electronic and experimental sound. - It reflects Aguilera’s desire for creative growth and desire to take risks as an artist.
Legacy
Despite the album "Bionic" having a mixed critical reception initially, songs like "Elastic Love" are now recognized for their bold, forward-thinking production. - The song's unique sound and lyrical metaphors have since been appreciated in retrospective reviews.

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