Paid My Dues
Anastacia
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You can say what you want about me Wanna do what you want to me But you can not stop me I've been knocked down it's a crazy town Even got a punch in the face in L.A. Ain't nothing in the world that you keep Me from doing what I wanna do 'Cause I'm too proud, I'm too strong Live by the code that you gotta move on Feel no sorry for yourself ain't got nobody nowhere So I (held my head high) Knew I (knew I survive) Well I made it (i made it) I don't hate it (don't hate it) That's just the way it goes Yeah I done made it through Stand on my own two I paid my dues, yeah Tried to hold me down You can't stop me now I paid my dues So straight back on You cannot stop me I paid my dues Now I'm still tested every day People try to mess with Anastacia Got another think comin' 'cause I handle mine And I thought I better let you know I'm no punk I can't get down I don't give a damn about abuse around That was just fine 'til now So I (held my head high) Knew I (knew I survive) Well I made it (i made it) Oh (don't hate it) That's just the way it goes Yeah I done made it through Stand on my own two I paid my dues Yeah yeah Tried to hold me down You can't stop me now I paid my dues, yeah Yeah yeah yeah Took so long to get me here (here) But I wont live in fear (fear) You try to steal my shine (shine) But first they wanna build you up (up) Then they tear you down (down) It's a struggle, you try to bubble So I (held my head high) Knew I (knew I survive) Oh (i made it) (don't hate it) Said that's, just, the, way (i done made it through) (stand on my own two) I said I paid my, I paid my dues Yeah (tried to hold me down) But you can't stop me now (you can't stop me now) (I paid my dues) I paid my, paid my dues (I done made it through) oh (stand on my own two) oh (I paid my dues) I paid my, I paid my dues Yeah (tried to hold me down) But you can't stop me now (you can't stop me now) (I paid my dues) I paid my dues
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Written by: LAMENGA KAFI, GREGORY DEAN LAWSON, DAMON SHARPE, ANASTACIA NEWKIRK
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Paid My Dues" is a song by American pop singer-songwriter Anastacia from Illinois.
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Album InfoThe song is featured in Anastacia's second studio album "Freak of Nature" released in 2001.
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Significant Milestone"Paid My Dues" was released as the album's lead single and became one of the most successful songs from the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped music charts in multiple countries including Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Switzerland and peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Adult top 40.
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Song Composition"Paid My Dues" is described as a pop and R&B song, displaying powerful vocals filled with emotion.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Paid My Dues" depicts Anastacia singing inside a capsule-like structure. The concept is inspired by the narrative of the song which talks about overcoming obstacles.
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Song ContextThe song represents Anastacia’s struggles in the music industry and serves as an anthem for those who never gave up despite numerous setbacks.
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Recognitions and AwardsDue to its success, the song was nominated for the “Best Pop Performance” at the 2002 echo awards.
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Remix VersionsThe song has various remix versions including the "The S-Man's Darkstar Mix" by Roger Sanchez and club remix by Albert Castillo.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of about three minutes and twenty-one seconds.
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