On a Mission
Gabriella Cilmi
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It’s time for me to make a move And I know what i gotta do 'Cause I got everything to prove I got a plan I’m sticking to The word is that I’m over doubt But I don’t let it get me down I ain’t nobody’s push around If they could only see me now There’s only one thing on my mind And I'm running out of time I'm coming through so get out of the way I am a woman on a mission, woah Nothing can stop me, I’m stronger than ever I wanna see this through I am a woman on a mission, woah Whatever it takes I will do what I gotta do I'm gonna lay it on the line I won't give up without a fight 'Cause I can see the finish line Won't stop till I make you mine To read the writing on the wall I'm ready here and standing tall So people think they know it all So I guess I'll have to show them all There’s only one thing on my mind And I'm running out of time I'm coming through so get out of the way I am a woman on a mission, woah Nothing can stop me, I’m stronger than ever I wanna see this through I am a woman on a mission, woah Whatever it takes I will do what I gotta do I am a woman on a mission, woah Nothing can stop me, I’m stronger than ever I wanna see this through I am a woman on a mission, woah Whatever it takes I will do what I gotta do I never give up, I never give up, I never give up I'm on a mission I never give up, I never give up I'm gonna see this through I never give up, I never give up, I never give up I'm on a mission Whatever it takes I will do what I gotta do
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Written by: JONATHAN SHAVE, JASON PEBWORTH, GABRIELLA CILMI, GEORGE ASTASIO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"On a Mission" reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Cilmi's second highest-charting single after "Sweet About Me."
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Musical StyleThe song was a notable change in direction from Cilmi's previous work, exhibiting a more electro-pop sound that was a departure from her soul-influenced debut album.
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Album Contribution"On a Mission" was the lead single from Cilmi's second album, "Ten," which represented a significant change in her music direction towards a more pop and dance-oriented style.
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Release Date"On a Mission" was released on 5 February 2010 in Australia, before becoming available for digital download in the United Kingdom on 7 March the same year.
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Songwriting ContributionThe song was co-written by Gabriella Cilmi along with Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper and Brian Higgins.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was inspired by the science-fiction movie Barbarella and shows Cilmi in a series of cosmic outfits amidst a variety of outlandish sets.
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Critical ResponseCritics gave mixed reviews to "On a Mission," with some praising its empowering lyrics and catchy production while others criticized Cilmi's departure from her previous soulful sound.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Island Records, a division of the Universal Music Group.
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Live PerformancesCilmi performed "On a Mission" live at several venues and television shows, including the BBC's Radio 1 Big Weekend in 2010.
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International SuccessApart from the UK and Australia, "On a Mission" also charted in several other countries including Germany, Ireland, Belgium, and Switzerland.
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