Titanium

Sia, David Guetta

About Titanium

"Titanium" is a song by French DJ and music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals by Australian recording artist Sia. Taken from Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat, the song was written by Sia, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort and Afrojack. Production was also handled by Guetta, Tuinfort and Afrojack. "Titanium" was initially released for digital download on 8 August 2011, as the first of four promotional singles from the album. It was later released as the album's fourth single in December 2011. The song originally featured the vocals of American recording artist Mary J. Blige, whose version of the song leaked online in July 2011. "Titanium" is a pop song which draws from the genres of house and urban-dance. The song's lyrics are about inner strength. Sia's vocals on "Titanium" received comparisons to those by Fergie and the song was also musically compared to Coldplay's work. Critics were positive towards the song and noted it as one of the standout tracks from Nothing but the Beat. "Titanium" attained top 10 positions in several major music markets, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number one, becoming Guetta's fifth number-one single on the chart and Sia's first. 


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You shout it out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium, I am titanium, I am titanium, I am titanium

Cut me down
But it's you who has further to fall
Ghost town, haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm bulletproof nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium, I am titanium

Stone-hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone-hard, thus bulletproof glass

You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
I am titanium

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Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (/ˈsiːə/ SEE-ə; born 18 December 1975) is an Australian singer, songwriter, record producer and music video director. She started her career as a singer in the acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s in Adelaide. In 1997, when Crisp disbanded, she released her debut studio album titled OnlySee in Australia, but it did not sell well. She moved to London, England, and provided lead vocals for the British duo Zero 7. more »

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Written by: David Pierre Guetta, Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort, Nick Van De Wall, Sia Kate Furler

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Song Title and Artists
"Titanium" is a song by French DJ and music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from Australian singer Sia.
Release Date
The song was released for digital download in December 2011.
Album
"Titanium" is on David Guetta's fifth studio album, "Nothing but the Beat."
Genre Category
The song falls under the Electronic Dance Music (EDM), pop, and house music genres.
Composition
The song's powerful electronic sound was paired with Sia's hauntingly soulful voice, providing a blend of raw emotion and upbeat electronic dance music.
Lyric Inspiration
The lyrics of the song are about inner strength, resilience and self-empowerment.
Chart Performance
"Titanium" was a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and hitting number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video was directed by David Wilson and features a young boy with superhuman abilities on the run from authorities.
Song Duration
The song's duration is approximately four minutes and five seconds.
Unplanned Collaboration
Interestingly, Sia wrote the song's demo and sent it to David Guetta, who was so impressed with her vocals that he kept them in the final mix. This was done without her permission and she was initially upset about it.
Awards
The song has won several awards, including the 2013 APRA Music Awards for Most Played Australian Work Overseas and the 2012 NRJ Music Awards for Hit of the Year.
Unforeseen Success
Despite her initial frustration about her vocals being used, Sia acknowledged that the success of "Titanium" opened up opportunities for her to work with other musicians and boosted her own solo career.
Multi-Platinum Certification
The song has received multi-platinum certifications in several countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Celebrity Covers
Several notable artists, such as Christina Grimmie and Madilyn Bailey, have covered "Titanium" in their performances.
Other Versions
There are several recorded versions of the song featuring guest vocals from other artists, including Mary J. Blige and Ke$ha. However, none of these became as successful as the version featuring Sia.

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