Army of Me

Christina Aguilera

About Army of Me

"Army of Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera for her seventh studio album, Lotus (2012). It was co-written by Aguilera with Jamie Hartman, David Glass and Phil Bentley, with production done by Hartman and Tracklacers. Described by Aguilera as part two to her 2003 single "Fighter", she decided to record the song so that her newer, younger fans would have an empowering song to listen in case they were unfamiliar with her previous work. The song combines dance-pop and Eurodance genres; its instrumentation incorporates drum beats and rock guitars. "Army of Me" garnered mixed reviews from music critics. Many praised Aguilera's strong delivery of the song's message and branded it a potential single, while others criticized it for being too similar to "Fighter". Upon the release of Lotus, the song debuted on the South Korea international singles chart at number 103 with digital download sales of 2,689. Aguilera has performed the song at the 40th American Music Awards in the United States. 


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2012
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I've been standing where you left me
Praying that you'd come and get me
But now I've found my second wind
Now I found my second skin
Well I know what you were thinking
You thought you'd watch me fade away
When you broke me into pieces
But I gave each piece a name

One of me is wiser
One of me is stronger, one of me is a fighter
And there's a thousand faces of me
And we're gonna rise up
And we're gonna rise up
For every time you broke me
Well you're gonna face an army, army of me

Welcome to my revolution
All your walls are breaking down
It's time you had a taste of losing
Time the table's turned around
I see a glimpse of recognition
But it's too late ugh it's too late
And what you though was your best decision
Just became your worst mistake

One of me is wiser
One of me is stronger
One of me is a fighter
And there's a thousand faces of me
And were gonna rise up
And were gonna rise up
For every time you broke me
Well you're gonna face an army, army of me

So how does it feel
To know that I beat ya
That I can defeat ya
Oh how does it feel
'Cause it sure feels sweeter
It should be sweeter to me
Now that I'm wiser
Now that I'm stronger
Now that I'm a fighter
There's a thousand faces of me
And I'm gonna rise up
I'm gonna rise up
For every time you broke me
There's a thousand faces of me
And I'm gonna rise up
Yeah I'm gonna rise up
For every time you broke me
You're gonna face an army
Army of me

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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: CHRISTINA N AGUILERA, PHILIP JAMES BENTLEY, DAVID N GLASS, JAMIE ALEXANDER N HARTMAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Army of Me" is a song from the seventh studio album of American singer Christina Aguilera, titled "Lotus," released in 2012.
Song Meaning
The track is interpreted as a fighter anthem, with lyrics that invoke strength and autonomy.
Song Composition
This pop song leans on the uptempo side and is influenced by dance-pop and synth-pop elements.
Reflection on Self
Aguilera has stated in interviews that "Army of Me" is a reflection of herself 2.0, representing her growth as an artist and an individual.
Album Contribution
The song is part of the album that represents Aguilera's rebirth following her divorce and other personal struggles.
Reception
Though the album "Lotus" did not achieve great commercial success, "Army of Me" was generally well received by music critics praising its empowering message.
Inspirational Theme
Aguilera has stated that she hoped the song would inspire others to stand up for themselves and never be victims.
Lyrics Contribution
Writers for the song include Christina Aguilera herself, Max Martin, Shellback and Savan Kotecha.
Live Performances
Aguilera performed the song live during the 40th American Music Awards in November 2012.
Connection to Past Singles
"Army of Me" has been compared to Aguilera's other single "Fighter," a hit from her 2002 album "Stripped," in terms of its self-empowerment theme.

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