Accelerate

Ty Dolla $ign, Tydolla$ign, 2 Chainz, Christina Aguilera

About Accelerate

"Accelerate" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera and was released as the lead single from her eighth studio album Liberation (2018). It features guest vocals from singer Ty Dolla Sign and rapper 2 Chainz. The song was produced by Kanye West alongside Che Pope, Mike Dean and Eric Danchick, with co-production from Honorable C. N. O. T. E. and Charlie Heat. "Accelerate" became Aguilera's tenth number-one song on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.


Year:
2018
4:03
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#4

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Hide it 'til we feel it
Then we feel it, 'til we fight it, yeah
Hold it 'til we need it, never leave it
Didn't want it

New York, worldwide (L.A., worldwide)
Borders my city (girl, that's my home)
Just pulled up to the hotel (hotel, hotel)
All my day ones here with me (ah, yeah)
We got moola, power
Yeah, we on fire tonight
Gonna get it how we want it
'Cause we 'bout it, 'bout that life

Baby, it's alright
Baby, it's alright
Baby, it's OK
Baby, it's OK
Spark round later, ya ya ya ya
Don't worry 'bout tomorrow
I be with my ladies you can find me there
Try to play us, we gon' start a riot up in here

Accelerate, c'mon babe
Pick up your speed
Stamina, fill me up
That's what I need
Another shot, you comin' home with me
F*ck all these drugs, f*ck all these clubs
What's wrong with me? (oh, ya ya)

All my boss ladies (in the city, yeah)
Go get your Mercedes (skrt skrt skrt skrt)
No matter long as you get there (get there)
Just don't let it drive you crazy
Get that moola, power
You on fire tonight
You can get it how you want it
That's it, go tonight

Baby, it's alright
Baby, it's alright
Baby, it's OK
Baby, it's OK
Spark round later
Don't worry 'bout tomorrow (nah, nah, nah, nah)
I be with my ladies you can find me there (find me)
Try to play us, we gon' start a riot up in here

Accelerate, c'mon babe
Pick up your speed
Stamina, fill me up
That's what I need
Another shot, you comin' home with me (yeah)
F*ck all these drugs, f*ck all these clubs (2 Chainz)
What's wrong with me?

Right, left
Mic left
Mic check, trap check
Sex drive Nascar
Crash it like the Nasdaq
More than you can expect
Everything except jealousy and envy
We gon' move on past that
Joint strong, pass that
Ooh, girl, bad, bad
Where the, where the cash at?
Don't forget the hashtag
Pretty, pretty, so saditty
Work it out, muscle memory
Get the money, my ability
Until the end, 2000, infinity
I put it in, now that you're feelin' me
Look how I'm killin' it
Leavin' the dealership
You ain't got internet?
Just left the Benedict
I got them benefits
Did it deliberate
Killed you to prove I'm innocent

Hide it 'til we feel it
Then we feel it, 'til we fight it, yeah
Hold it 'til we need it, never leave it
Didn't want it
F*ck all these drugs, f*ck all these clubs
What's wrong with me?

Accelerate, c'mon babe
Pick up your speed (pick up your speed, babe)
Stamina, fill me up
That's what I need (oh, yeah)
Another shot, you comin' home with me
F*ck all these drugs, f*ck all these clubs
What's wrong with me?

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, woo
Ooh-ooh, yeah, ah, yeah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ah, yeah
Ooh-ooh, oh yeah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Yeah, yeah

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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: Tyrone Griffin, Tauheed Epps, Mike Dean, Kanye West, Ilsey Juber, Ernest Brown, Christina Aguilera, Che Pope, Carlton Mays, Jr., Bibi Bourelly

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Song Details
"Accelerate" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her eighth studio album "Liberation" (2018).
Celebrity Collaborations
The track features vocals from American rapper Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz.
Production Team
The song was produced by Kanye West, Che Pope, and Mike Dean.
Unique Sound
It is noted for its unconventional style, incorporating elements of trap, hip hop, and R&B.
Lyric Composition
With the term 'Accelerate' frequently repeated in the chorus, the song lyrically talks about advancing a romantic relationship quickly.
Music Video
The music video was directed by noted photographer Zoey Grossman.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its experimental sound, and others criticizing its lyrics and production.
Chart Performance
Despite the mixed reviews, "Accelerate" peaked at number-one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Release Date
"Accelerate" was released on May 3, 2018, as the lead single from the album.
Social Commentary
Though it's primarily a song about romance, many interpret "Accelerate" as Aguilera's statement about the fast pace of the modern world, encouraging listeners to seize opportunities and live life to its fullest.
Experimental Album
"Accelerate" set the tone for the experimental, genre-mixing sound of "Liberation", Aguilera's most diverse album to date, combining elements of R&B, hip hop, soul, blues, and pop.
Commercial Sales
As of October 2021, accurate sales numbers are hard to pinpoint, however, the song has accumulated millions of streams across various digital platforms.
Stylistic Shift
With "Accelerate," Christina Aguilera marked a notable departure from the pop-oriented sound of her previous records, signaling a new creative direction in her music.
Promotion
To promote the song, Aguilera performed "Accelerate" live on several occasions, including the Today Show's Summer Concert Series.

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