I Turn to You
Christina Aguilera
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When I'm lost, in the rain, in your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way. When I'm scared, losing ground, when my world is going crazy, You can turn it all around yes And when I'm down you're there pushing me to the top. You're always there givin' me all you've got. For a shield from the storm, for a friend for a love to keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong, for the will to carry on, For everything you do for everything that's true I turn to you, yes. When I lose the will to win I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again. I can do anything, 'cause your love is so amazing, Cause your love inspires me. And when I need a friend you're always on my side, Givin' me faith to get me through the night. For a shield (for a shield) From the storm (from the storm) For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm. I turn to you. (I turn to you) For the strength (for the strength) To be strong for the will to carry on. For everything you do I turn to you. (oh yeah oh) For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain. For truth that will never change. For someone to lean on. For a heart I can rely on through anything. For the one who I can run to Oh yeah (so do you oh yeah) For a shield from the storm, for a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm (to keep me safe and warm, yeah) I turn to you (I turn to you) For the strength (for the strength yea) To be strong, for the will to carry on. For everything you do (everything you do) For everything that's true For everything you do For everything that's true I turn to you.
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Written by: Diane Warren
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
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10 facts about this song
Composer Information"I Turn to You" is a song written by the celebrated American songwriter, Diane Warren. Known for her knack in producing hit songs, Warren has bagged several awards, including a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe.
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Original ArtistThe song was initially recorded by the American R&B group, All-4-One, for the soundtrack of the 1996 film, "Space Jam". The popularity of the movie helped in propelling the track to fame.
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Christina Aguilera's VersionPop star Christina Aguilera later covered the song in a pop-oriented rendition for her debut studio album in 1999. Her version of the song was released as the third single from the album.
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Music VideoThe music video for Aguilera's version was directed by Joseph Kahn and features a story about a gifted young athlete working towards his dream of being an olympic boxer.
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Chart PerformanceAguilera's version of "I Turn to You" performed exceptionally well on the charts. It reached the top 20 in Canada, the top 10 in Austria and the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song Theme"I Turn to You" is a ballad with powerful and emotive lyrics, believed to be about turning to a loved one for comfort and guidance during challenging times.
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Notable PerformancesAguilera has performed "I Turn to You" at several notable events, including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The David Letterman Show and the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Show.
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Track ProductionLegendary music producer, David Foster, produced Christina Aguilera's version of the song.
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Critics ReceptionCritics universally praised Aguilera's strong and heartfelt vocal performance in "I Turn to You". It was considered one of the stand-out tracks of her debut album.
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Charitable CauseThe song was used for a very noble cause, as part of the fight against breast cancer. For every single sold, a portion of the profits were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This charitable action brought the song more renowned fame and recognition.
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