The Voice Within
Christina Aguilera
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Young girl, don't cry I'll be right here when your world starts to fall Ooh Young girl, it's alright Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly, ooh When you're safe inside your room, you tend to dream Of a place where nothing's harder than it seems No one ever wants or bothers to explain Of the heartache life can bring and what it means When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within, oh Young girl, don't hide You'll never change if you just run away Ooh, whoa yeah Young girl, just hold tight Soon you're gonna see your brighter day, ooh Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed It's so hard to stand your ground when you're so afraid No one reaches out a hand for you to hold When you look outside, look inside to your soul When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way If you will learn to begin to trust the voice within Oh, ho, yea Ooh, oh, yea (Ooh, ooh, ooh) oh, yea Life is a journey (Ooh, ooh,ooh) It can take you anywhere you choose to go (Ooh, ooh, ooh) As long as you're learning (Ooh, ooh, ooh) You'll find all you'll ever need to know (Ooh, ooh, ooh) (Be strong) Break it (Hold on) You'll make it (Be strong) Just don't forsake it because (Hold on) (No one can tell you what you can't do) No one can stop you, you know that I'm talking to you When there's no one else, look inside yourself Like your oldest friend, just trust the voice within Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within Ooh, yea young girl, don't cry, I'll be right here When your world starts to fall Yea Aah Yea (Listen) Oh yea (Listen) Na na na (Listen, listen) Oh yea (Listen) Hmm yea (Listen)
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Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, GLEN BALLARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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8 facts about this song
Musical Composition"The Voice Within" is a track on Christina Aguilera's second studio album, "Stripped."
- The song is a ballad, featuring only piano and violin as its main instruments which is relatively minimal compared to other songs on the album.
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Songwriting Credits"The Voice Within" was written by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard, a Grammy award-winning songwriter and producer.
- The song is one of four tracks from the album accredited to Aguilera for songwriting.
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Inspirational LyricsThe lyrics of "The Voice Within" deliver a message of self-belief and reliance.
- Aguilera described the song as a letter to her young self, encouraging her to believe in her inner strength.
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Commercial PerformanceIn the U.S., "The Voice Within" reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Internationally, the song did well, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Voice Within" was directed by David LaChapelle, a renowned American commercial and fine art photographer.
- The video is notable for its simplicity, featuring a single continuous shot of Aguilera performing the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "The Voice Within" for its emotional depth and Aguilera's powerful vocal performance.
- Bill Lamb from About.com considered it as one of the top tracks from the album for its message of self-empowerment.
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Live PerformancesAguilera performed "The Voice Within" on several occasions. Notable performances include her Stripped World Tour and a rendition during the Grammys nomination concert.
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Influence and LegacyOver the years, "The Voice Within" has been covered by various contestants on singing competition shows due to its powerful message and challenging vocal range.
- The song continues to resonate with many listeners and serves as an inspirational anthem for self-belief.
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