Let There Be Love

Christina Aguilera

About Let There Be Love

"Let There Be Love" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her seventh studio album, Lotus (2012). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing from Bonnie McKee, Oliver Goldstein, Oscar Holter and Jakke Erixson. Having originally collaborated with other producers in her earlier works, Aguilera stated that the "full circle" her career had taken became the right time to work with Martin. The song combines dance-pop, EDM and pop music genres, and is influenced by electronica and trance. Its instrumentation incorporates synths, drums and electronics. "Let There Be Love" garnered positive reviews from music critics. Many praised Aguilera for not over singing and delivering a solid vocal performance, while others complimented the musical structure and composition. The song peaked at number 132 on the South Korea international singles chart following the release of the album, and at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. On August 29, 2013, an accompanying music video for the song was released on Aguilera's official channel. It features cameo appearances from Nicole Richie, Christina Milian, Chris Mann, Aguilera's son Max Bratman and her current boyfriend Matthew Rutler. The video sees everybody makes the "L" sign for the word "love", alongside positive messages, such as "Racism sucks", "Accept", and "Amo a mi hijo gay" ("I love my gay son"). It was described as a "soulful, and completely inexplicable, letter to her fans thanking them for their undying love". To promote Lotus and the song, Aguilera performed "Let There Be Love" at the 40th American Music Awards and on The Voice in the United States. 


Year:
2012
3:21
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I wanna tell you my secret
With just the sound of my breathing
I wanna know your hearts beating
I wanna tell ya, I wanna tell ya

Ah ooh like that
Yeah it feels so good that I can't hold back
Ah ooh like that
Hit the right spot, making my eyes roll back

Let there be let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

Let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

Want you to tell me you need it
I wanna hear it repeated
Want you to take me completely
Want you to tell me
Want you to tell me

Ah ooh like that
Yeah it feels so good that I can't hold back
Ah ooh like that
Hit the right spot, making my eyes roll back

Let there be let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

Let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

Let there be let there be love
Let there be let there be love
Let there be let there be love
Let there be let there be love

(Let's go) Let there be love
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Let there be let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

Let there be love
Here in the here in the dark
Turning me turning me on
Not gonna fight anymore
'Cause I want your touch (Let's go)

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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: JAKOB ERIXSON, OLIVER ELLIOT GOLDSTEIN, OSCAR HOLTER, MAX MARTIN, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE, JOHAN SCHUSTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Let There Be Love" is a song from Christina Aguilera's seventh studio album, "Lotus", which was released in November 2012.
Producers and Writers
The song was produced by Max Martin and Shellback, both of whom contributed to its writing alongside Savan Kotecha.
Genre Classification
"Let There Be Love" is a dance-pop and electropop song with elements of Eurodance.
Chart Performance
Although it wasn't released as a single, the song still managed to reach a peak position of number 132 on the South Korean International Singles chart.
Vocal Stylings
The song showcases Christina's powerful vocal range and her ability to switch from a softer tone to a more impassioned one.
Music Video
Aguilera released an unofficial music video for this song in 2013, which featured personal clips of Aguilera, her family, and friends expressing love and equality. It was well received for promoting a positive and inclusivity message.
Critical Reception
Despite the overall mixed review of the album "Lotus", "Let There Be Love" was praised by many critics for being a standout track, displaying Aguilera's strong vocal ability, and its catchy, energetic dance rhythm.
LGBTQ+ Support
This song has been interpreted as an anthem of support for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly due to the music video that promotes love and equality.
Live Performances
Aguilera performed "Let There Be Love" live at the American Music Awards in 2012, receiving positive responses from the audience and critics alike.
Inspirational Message
The song promotes a strong message of love, peace, and unity, which resonates with many listeners around the world.

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