Change
Christina Aguilera
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When I was young I would look in the mirror Didn't know it then but now it couldn't be clearer That I remember being filled with such wonder Before learning that the world can be harsher Ooh, ooh Who you love or the colour of your skin Or the place that you were born and grew up in Shouldn't decide how you will be treated 'Cause we're all the same when everybody's breathing Waiting for a change to set us free Waiting for the day when you can be you and I can be me Waiting for hope to come around Waiting for the day when hate is lost and love is found Waiting for a change, waiting for a change Change, change For all the brave and the souls who went before us Stand tall, then proudly lift your voices Let 'em know who we are and our choices And one day we won't have to sing this chorus Waiting for a change to set us free Waiting for the day when you can be you and I can be me Waiting for hope to come around Waiting for the day when hate is lost and love is found Waiting for a change, waiting for a change Change (oh), change (hold on) Waiting for a change, change When I was young I would look in the mirror Didn't see it then but now it couldn't be clearer
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Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, FANCY HAGOOD, FLO REUTTER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date & Album"Change" was released as a single by Christina Aguilera on June 17, 2016.
- Interestingly, this song is not part of any album, it stands alone as a single.
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DedicationAguilera dedicated "Change" to the victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting which claimed 49 lives. This incident involved a massacre at a gay nightclub named Pulse.
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Lyrics & ThemesThe lyrics emphasize a powerful call for change and acceptance.
- Christina penned down a verse in the song as an homage to the LGBTQ+ community saying "Who you love or the color of your skin, Or the place that you were born and grew up in, Shouldn't decide how you will be treated."
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Chart Performance"Change" debuted at number one on the US iTunes Charts.
- Despite it not being extensively promoted, the song still managed to chart within the top hundred of several countries.
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CharityFor the first three months, 100% of the song’s proceeds were donated to the National Compassion Fund to directly benefit the Orlando shooting’s family members and survivors.
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Song ProductionChristina Aguilera co-wrote "Change" with Fancy Hagood and Flo Reutter.
- The pop song has a duration of approximately three minutes and thirty-four seconds.
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ReceptionCritics praised "Change" for its heartfelt lyrics and Aguilera's emotive delivery.
- The song was seen as a departure from Aguilera's usual style as it has a much more stripped-down and subdued production.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Aguilera's other songs, "Change" does not have a standard music video. However, a lyric video was released on Christina's official YouTube channel.
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Live PerformancesChristina Aguilera first performed "Change" live on Jimmy Kimmel Live in June 2016.
- She delivered a powerful and moving performance, adding to the song's emotional message.
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Critical ImpactThe song holds significance due to its poignant call for change and acceptance amidst the LGBTQ+ community and human rights advocates.
- It has reminded listeners of Aguilera's vocal capability and her commitment to social issues.
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