I Turn to You

Christina Aguilera

About I Turn to You

"I Turn to You" is a song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and first recorded by R&B quartet All-4-One from the soundtrack album to the film Space Jam (1996). The ballad, produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, received very little recognition until American pop singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera recorded it for her self-titled debut album. Aguilera, who worked with Warren in another song for her debut album, felt connected to the song after relating its lyrics to her relationship with her mother, and was encouraged by Warren to record the track. Aguilera's version received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising her vocal delivery, while others went on to criticize the ballad for being too clichéd. Nevertheless, the song became a huge success in the United States, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and entered the charts of multiple countries across the world. In 2008, "I Turn To You" was covered by Nina Girado, a Filipino pop/R&B singer, for her album Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren. It was also used in many singing competition series, such as "American Idol" and most recently "The Voice". 


Year:
1999
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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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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: Diane Warren

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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.
Original Artist
The 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.
Christina Aguilera's Version
Pop 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Chart Performance
Aguilera'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.
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.
Notable Performances
Aguilera 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.
Track Production
Legendary music producer, David Foster, produced Christina Aguilera's version of the song.
Critics Reception
Critics 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.
Charitable Cause
The 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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