Fall in Line

Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera

About Fall in Line

"Fall in Line" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her eighth studio album Liberation (2018), featuring guest vocals from American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the album's second single on May 16, 2018 by RCA Records, impacting hot adult contemporary radio and contemporary hit radio on June 19 and May 28, respectively. Aguilera co-wrote the song with Johnny Simpson, Mark Williams, Audra Mae, Raul Cubina and Jon Bellion, while the production was handled by the latter. "Fall in Line" is centered around lyrical themes of female empowerment, being recognized as a feminist anthem. The song received positive response from musical critics, who commended Aguilera and Lovato's vocal deliveries, as well as the lyrics and the inspiring theme. Commercially, "Fall in Line" made minor impact on charts, but reached top-forty positions in Hungary and the digital charts of Greece, Spain and the United States. For promotion, an accompanying lyric video was uploaded onto Aguilera's official YouTube channel simultaneously with the song's release, followed by a music video directed by Luke Gilford. The singer also performed it on several occasions, including the Carpool Karaoke segment of The Late Late Show with James Corden, 2018 Billboard Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Today Show. The single received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2019. This gave Aguilera her twentieth Grammy nomination, while it marked Lovato's second Grammy nomination. 


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2018
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Little girls, listen closely
'Cause no one told me
But you deserve to know
That in this world, you are not beholden
You do not owe them
Your body and your soul

All the youth in the world will not save you from growing older
And all the truth in the girl is too precious to be stolen from her

It's just the way it is
Maybe it's never gonna change
But I got a mind to show my strength
And I got a right to speak my mind
And I'm gonna pay for this
They're gonna burn me at the stake
But I got a fire in my veins
I wasn't made to fall in line
No, I wasn't made to fall in line, no

Show some skin, make him want you
'Cause God forbid you
Know your own way home
And ask yourself why it matters
Who it flatters
You're more than flesh and bones

All the youth in the world will not save you from growing older
And all the truth in the girl is too precious to be stolen from her

It's just the way it is
And maybe it's never gonna change
But I got a mind to show my strength
And I got a right to speak my mind
And I'm gonna pay for this
They're gonna burn me at the stake
But I got a fire in my veins
I wasn't made to fall in line
No, no, I wasn't made to fall in line
No, we aren't made to fall in line, oh

Two, three
Right, two, three
Shut your mouth
Stick your ass out for me (oh)
March, two, three
One, two, three
Who told you you're allowed to think? (yeah)

One, two, three
Right, two, three
Shut your mouth (oh)
Stick your ass out for me
March, two, three
One, two, three
Who told you you're allowed to think?

It's just the way it is
Maybe it's never gonna change
But I got a mind to show my strength
And I got a right to speak my mind
And I'm gonna pay for this
They're gonna burn me at the stake
But I got a fire in my veins
I wasn't made to fall in line
I wasn't made to leave my fate
I'm never gonna fall in line, oh

One, two, three
Right, two, three
Shut your mouth
Stick your ass out for me
March, two, three
One, two, three
Who told you you're allowed to think?

Yeah, two, three
Right, two, three
Shut your mouth
Stick your ass out for me
March, two, three
One, two, three
Who told you you're allowed to think?

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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 Aguilera, Jon Bellion, Audra Butts, Raul Cubina, Mark Williams, Jon Simpson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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16 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
"Fall in Line" is a powerful duet by Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato.
Album
The track is part of Aguilera's eighth studio album, "Liberation".
Release Date
The song was released as the album's third single on May 20, 2018.
Feminist Theme
The song lyrically discusses the expectations society places on women and encouraging women to rebel against these societal norms.
Live Performance
Aguilera and Lovato performed the song live at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
Music Video
Its music video was directed by Luke Gilford and was premiered on May 23, 2018.
Grammy Nomination
"Fall in Line" earned a nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Critical Acclaim
The song has received critical acclaim from music critics, praising its empowering and feminist message.
Songwriters
Apart from Aguilera and Lovato, the song was written by Jon Bellion, Audra Mae Butts, RKCB, and Michael Pollack.
Magazine Review
Rolling Stone ranked "Fall in Line" as the 13th best song of 2018.
Lyrics Inspiration
Christina Aguilera has stated that the song was inspired by her own experiences growing up in the music industry, as well as the #MeToo movement.
Chart Performance
Despite its positive critical reception, the song did not achieve high chart positions, peaking at number 1 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Song Length
The official version of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 6 seconds long.
Genres
"Fall in Line" blends elements of pop, soul and R&B.
Recording Studios
The song was recorded at The Record Plant in Hollywood and MXM Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Message
With lines like “Little girls, listen closely...No one told me, but you deserve to know" the song encourages young girls to understand their worth and not to feel pressured by societal standards.

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