LIBERATION
1.
(Nicholas Britell) • Published by Lake George Entertainment LLC (ASCAP), Xtina Music (BMI) Composed, Performed & Produced by Nicholas Britell • Piano by Nicholas Britell • Violin by Tim Fain • Viola by Rob Moose • Cello by Caitlin Sullivan
2.
Searching for Maria
How do you solve a problem like Maria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? How do you find a word that means Maria? (Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II) • Published by Williamson Music Co. (ASCAP) • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
3.
MARIA
Maria hey, hey, Maria Maria, don’t you hear me calling, Maria? Maria, girl you know you were the only one How was I supposed to know That it would cost my soul? Nothin is free’, outchea I wanna breathe outchea And how am I supposed to face this lonely life I’ve created? Is that the price that I’m payin’? I wanna feel it All my life, wouldn’t give up Was too young to know the difference How did I get so low? When did I turn so cold Inside of my own mind I believe my own lies I’m facing the mirror (Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, Ross Birchard, Ilsey Juber, Jahron Brathwaite, Tayla Parx, Che Pope, Noah Goldstein, Lawrence Brown, Linda Glover, Horgay Gordy and Allen Story) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Warp Music Limited (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC/Sparko Phone Music (BMI), Warner-Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP), Taylor Monet Music/Warner-Chappell Music, Inc. (BMI), Kaya And Ethan Music/Primary Wave Beats (BMI) (all rights adm. by BMG Chrysalis (US) on behalf of Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC), Noah Goldstein (ASCAP) (all rights adm. by Donda Publishing LLC/EMI April, Music, Inc.), Sony/ATV Music Publishing/Stone Agate Music (BMI) Produced by Kanye West & Che Pope • Co-produced by Hudson Mohawke & Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc. • Strings Arranged by Nicholas Britell • Violin, Viola & Octave Bass Viola by Rob Moose • Background Vocals by Ilsey Juber • Engineered by Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc. • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles Contains a sample from, “Maria (You Were The Only One)” written by Lawrence Brown, Lindaa Glover, Horgay Gordy and Allen Story, as performed by Michael Jackson, published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing o/b/o itself and Stone Agate Music (BMI), used by courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises.
CHORUS: Where, where, where is Maria? Why, why, why don’t I see her? I, I just wanna see her Why, why, why don’t I see her? I, I just need to see ya, Maria Now do you hear it in my voice? That I’m tryna make a choice I don’t know which way to go at this crossroads You done taped my mouth shut Make me feel worthless, used up
So tired of painting all this makeup ‘Cause it won’t hide my deep cuts Eyes open, but can’t see Mouth open, but can’t speak I’m facing the mirror REPEAT CHORUS Oh, my lord Can you take away this heavy load? I can’t carry it anymore I’m callin’ an angel, where is my saviour? Hear my plea for sympathy I just want you here with me Hear my plea for sympathy I just want you here with me You keep on running away Can you hear me callin’? My whole world is fallin’ I can’t see ya, oh, I need ya Don’t keep on runnin’ away Don’t run away, don’t run away, no Don’t you keep on runnin’ from me Where, where, where is Maria? Don’t run away, don’t run away, no Don’t run away, don’t run away, no Where is Maria? You know I need ya Where is Maria?
4.
SICK OF SITTIN’
Okay you guys – Is everybody ready? I ain’t built for no fake shit Bitch don’t play me, I raise kids Just be thankful I gave you this ‘Cause I don’t need it Don’t try to tell me I’m crazy It’s good pay, but it’s slavery I can’t live with these chains on me – I have to get free CHORUS: I’m sick of sittin’, I’m sick of sittin’ I’m sick of sittin’, I’ve been workin’ too hard to not be livin’ I’m sick of sittin’, I don’t need it no more I make it a policy not to tell anybody to sit down I just still encourage everybody else to stand up I survived the dark ages But the former trailblazer Took out the knife and cut ties – I’m just fine Honey, don’t do me no favours The root of evil couldn’t change me You pray for them, but don’t pray for me I can’t move with these chains on me – I have to get free REPEAT CHORUS Gotta let it go, let it go, let it go Had to be free, oh I don’t need it anymore – I don’t, no, I don’t, no
(Christina Aguilera, Brandon P. Anderson, Melvin Henderson, Whitney Phillips and Janne Schaffer) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Watch And Learn Publishing (BMI), Melifluous Musik (ASCAP), Whitney Phillips Publishing/BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) (all rights adm. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC), Camp Music Corp., AB Produced by Anderson .Paak for OBE & Mell Beats • Guitar by Jarius “J MO” Mozee • Recorded at OBE Studios, Hollywood, CA • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles Contains a sample from, “No Registration” written and performed by Janne Schaffer, published by Camp Music Corp., AB
They wanna take my shine They wanna take my time But I’mma take what’s mine – Don’t play with me They try to use my name Oh, what they wouldn’t do for the fame But I ain’t you and we ain’t the same This ain’t a game to me I’m sick of sittin’, I’m sick of sittin’ I’m sick of sittin’, I’ve been workin’ too hard to not be livin’ I’m sick of sittin’, I’m so emancipated REPEAT CHORUS I don’t need it anymore...
5.
Dreamers
I am strong I am invincible I’m a leader I’m the boss of my own world I want to be heard I will be heard I will make myself heard I create my own rules I will work hard I am nobody’s princess I wanna grow up and be president I wanna be president
When I grow up I wanna be a screenwriter I wanna be a journalist I wanna be a lion I am a lionness I want to be a superhero I am a superhero I wanna be a singer I wanna be a boss I wanna be a doctor I wanna be the boss
Spoken Word by Sofia Bratman, Charlotte Elder-Groebe, Summer Rain Rutler, Aria Sage, Lily Bratman & Ashley Morente
6. FALL
IN LINE
FEAT. DEMI LOVATO
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 PRE-CHORUS: All the youth in the world will not save you from growing older And all the truth in a girl is too precious to be stolen from her CHORUS: 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, 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 Ask yourself why it matters – Who it flatters You’re more than flesh and bones REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS Yea, two, three Right — two, three Shut your mouth Stick your ass out for me March — two, three Two, three Who told you you’re allowed to think? REPEAT CHORUS
(Christina Aguilera, Jon Bellion, Audra Mae, Mark Williams, Raul Cubina and Jonny Simpson) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Songs Of A Beautiful Mind/Art In The Fodder Music (BMI) (adm. by BMG Chrysalis), WB Music Corp./AMAEB (ASCAP) (all rights obo itself and AMAEB adm. by WB Music Corp.), Mark Oji Music/Songs Of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI), RIC Volta Publishing/Songs Of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI), Jonny Simpson Publishing Designee Produced by GSP • Co-Produced by Mark Williams & Raul Cubina • Vocal Production for Demi Lovato by Mitch Allan • Trumpet & Flugelhorn by Ryan Svendsen • Background Vocals by Jon Bellion & Audra Mae • Additional Vocals by Audra Mae • Recorded by Jonathan Simpson in The Guest House, Hollywood Hills, CA. • Christina Aguilera Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles • Additional Vocal Engineering by Scott Robison Demi Lovato appears courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recording, Inc./Hollywood Records/ Safehouse Records LLC Jon Bellion appears courtesy of Capitol Records
7. RIGHT FEAT. KEIDA & SHENSEEA
MOVES
(Christina Aguilera, Marcos “Kosine” Palacios, Bryan Nelson, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Tayla Parx, Makeida Beckford and Chinsea Lee) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Viva Panama/Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Calarissi Entertainment (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Thanks For The Songs Richard (BMI) (all rights adm. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.), Justin’s School for Girls/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.), Taylor Monet Music/Warner-Chappell Music, Inc. (BMI), Makeida Beckford Publishing Designee (BMI), Chinsea Lee Publishing Designee (PRS) Produced by Bryan “Composer” Nelson & Kosine • Co-Produced by Che Pope • All intruments & Programming by Bryan “Composer” Nelson • Additional Vocals by Keida & Shenseea • Background Vocals by Tayla Parx • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
CHORUS: Chills are running up my spine ‘Cause you got me to feel All the thoughts I made up in my head You’ve made ‘em real With the...Right moves – Right moves Yeah, yeah, yeah, you got the...Right moves
KEIDA: Sumtime I love the way you touch me and the way how you move The way you roll onto my body like a fire pon true I win, dem mih nuh who da yeah proof And gyal I’ll fight over your body Extra, extra, news Right moves, you haffi make me lick up body sweat Winter in my Kuma, proppa lobe you wah go get The way you move, the way I make my body sweat Dissa body never feel it They say your lovin’ make me feel right Any-anytime I book you after midnight No nutalli nuh di never follow Show me so you wicked in the real life
On the cold concrete I’m warmin’ up your body Bangin’ in my chest I must confess, it ain’t the only thing that’s pounding, now Come on and pound it out
Ooh – The movement of your motion got me movin’ up Ooh – Turn me to the left until we got the...Right moves Yeah, yeah, yeah, you got the... Right moves
On a glass table love me somethin’ unstable Kiss my lips until I can’t resist ‘til I’m incapable of comin’ down On a wood staircase Love me ‘til I can’t think straight One on one and one by one We come undone So I just keep on goin’ down Just keep on goin’ down
REPEAT CHORUS SHENSSEA: And you a trendsetter Can’t do without ya Like an address to a letter And the way ya do your ting No one can do it better Your lovin’ sweeter than a melody Me have the bass, you when you movin’ I know you swirlin’ like a tsunami When you explore me light the iPhone up Polly Nikki ex, but my call is Safaree Body built stronger and sexier than a million man in the US army You got the moves – Straight up Representin’ to every true lovey
8.
LIKE I DO
FEAT. GOLDLINK
GOLDLINK: Right, heaviest heaven Talk to the reverend But I know you bad as fuck and I’m tryna fuck And you know we perfect baby girl, look at us Make a young nigga cash out and run it up All that little booty in your trunk Make a man wanna say hallelujah When they jump Make ‘em buy a little Porsche I’m around you so we stunt Black men, black car Let you buy you what you want, uh No, wait, baby you a problem Sagittarius, hmm, exciting Link and Aguilera, so you know we’re gossip Coexistence, you the moon, I’m the sun Genie in my bottle I’m trying to rub on your hips Ain’t no other man who can talk to you like I did, that’s real Let’s start a family I’m Uncle Phil, you my Aunt Viv Fly to Spain, go to Rome We don’t ever have to ever go home I wanna love you from your head to your toe I like a little fuss and fighting when I go You say leave, tell me stay, want me go Then I leave, pump fake like I’m gone But you know I never leave you on your own And you’re too bad for these brothers Who be on your phone like Let me make this simple for ya Lay it out on the table for ya In case you need a little reminder I’ve been doing this way before you Boy, you already know my story You were raised in all my glory
PRE-CHORUS: I don’t need your little money I can put you under something Stop talking, we can get along We can Marvin Gaye and get it on Where you want to be, I’ve been before Shh, say no more Boy, you’re so much better when you don’t speak If you get somethin’, get one thing Can’t play me, boy, I’m out of your league CHORUS: No, baby, you can’t do it quite like I do – Like I do I may not want, but just might have to show you Show you – What I do And you can’t do it quite like I do This feeling is legendary Welcome to my sanctuary Every time like the first time But, baby, girls like me ain’t temporary Can’t fake it when it comes this natural I ain’t ever tried, it’s just natural REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS Oooh – Can’t keep running your mouth I got time but (Got time now) What I gotta lie – What I gotta lie about? Oooh – There you go running your mouth Show me what it is Show me right now ‘Cause I can do Don’t talk for a second Just get all this lesson Don’t you second guess it Just show some respect and It can go far for you
I know it’s kind of hard for you It’s not my job, but you’re working so hard I can share a bar or two Plus you’re kinda cute REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS (Christina Aguilera, Brandon P. Anderson, Sang Hyeon Lee, Jonathan Park, Tayla Parx, Whitney Phillips and D’Anthony Carlos) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Watch And Learn Publishing (BMI), Sang Hyeon Lee Publishing Designee (ASCAP), DFD Music (ASCAP), Taylor Monet Music/Warner-Chappell Music, Inc. (BMI), Whitney Phillips Publishing/BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) (all rights adm. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC), GoldLink Publishing LLC/These Are Songs Of Pulse (ASCAP) (all rights adm. by These Are Songs Of Pulse) Produced by Anderson .Paak for OBE • Co-Produced by BRLLNT • Additional Production by Dumbfoundead • Recorded at OBE Studios, Hollywood, CA • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles GoldLink appears courtesy of Squaaash Club/ RCA Records
9.
DESERVE
CHORUS: Sometimes I don’t think I deserve you So I say some fucked up shit just to hurt you But you know I do it all ‘cause I love you So, baby, tell me I’m the one that deserves you Do I, do I, yeah – Do we, do I, yeah – Do I? Breakfast in the mornin’ Laughin’ over pancakes Smell the coffee burnin’ Forget all of the mistakes that we made On a Tuesday When you mentioned that she called you Now, why you gotta go and do that? It wasn’t necessary You run your mouth When it’s unnecessary Maybe I’m too sensitive And I find the truth scary PRE-CHORUS: But we know What we have together is real special Now why you wanna go and lose that, boy? Can we pause for a moment Before this commotion takes over? I’m sorry, let’s fix this Sometimes we can’t kick the habit of being dramatic It’s almost becoming a sickness REPEAT CHORUS
Put me on the jury I will take the blame here Tell the judge I’m guilty of instilling you with fear By tellin’ you I’m leaving When you know that I don’t mean it Now, why I gotta go and say that? It’s only temporary Whenever we fight, it’s only temporary It’s passive-agressive When you say that you don’t need me REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS (Julia Michaels and Uzoechi Emenike) • Published by WarnerTamerlane Publishing Corp./Thanks For The Songs Richard (BMI) (all rights adm. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (PRS) Produced by MNEK • Programming and Additional Vocals by MNEK • Engineered by MNEK at Major Tom’s, London • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles • Additional Vocal Engineering by Scott Robinson MNEK appears courtesy of Virgin EMI Records
10.
TWICE
CHORUS: Sometimes I wonder What is the meaning of this life I found the price of love and lost my mind I will forgive them All of my wrongs and my rights I’d do it all again and won’t think twice Won’t think twice Are you devil? – Are you angel? Am I heaven? – Am I hell? I can barely find the proof to save myself Are you water? – Are you fire? Are you filthy? – Are you pure? Oh, I thought by now I’d know But I’m not sure PRE-CHORUS: Well, you’re no angel I never asked you to be You’re my danger ‘Cause that’s just what I need But it still hurts me REPEAT CHORUS My forever and my end My forgiveness and my sin I have sacrificed the most of my youth Is it treason? – Is it true? That the worst I won’t undo Only enemy I have in love is you REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS Were you devil? – Were you angel? It’s too late to change my mind I would do it all again and not think twice (Kirby Lauryen) • Published by WB Music Corp./Roc Nation Music/ A Song A Day (ASCAP) (all rights adm. by WB Music Corp, Inc.) Produced by Kirby Lauryen • Additional Production by Sandy Chila • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
11. I Don’t Need
It Anymore
I don’t need it anymore Eyes wide open I’m alive again Senses sharpened Wash away my sin Can you feel it? Change’s in the air Take back the power Breathe it in your skin (Christina Aguilera) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI) • Produced by Christina Aguilera • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
12. ACCELERATE FEAT. TY DOLLA $IGN & 2 CHAINZ Hide it ‘til we feel it then we feel it, ‘til we fight it Hold it ‘til we need it, never leave it, didn’t want it New York, worldwide – L.A., worldwide Boy, this my city – Girl, that’s my hood Just pulled up to the hotel All my day ones here with me We got moola, power, we on fire tonight Gonna get it how we want it, ‘cause we ‘bout it – ‘Bout that life PRE-CHORUS: Baby, it’s alright Baby, it’s OK Smile, cry later Don’t worry ‘bout tomorrow I’ll be with my ladies you can find me there Try to play us, we gon’ start a riot up in here CHORUS: Accelerate, c’mon babe, pick up your speed Stamina, fill me up, that’s what I need Another shot, you comin’ home with me Fuck all these drugs, fuck all these clubs What’s wrong with me? All my boss ladies – Independent, yeah Go get your Mercedes No matter long as you 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 REPEAT PRE-CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS 2 CHAINZ: 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, guilty till proven 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, yeah Fuck all these drugs, fuck all these clubs What’s wrong with me? REPEAT CHORUS (Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Che Pope, Ernest Brown, Carlton Mays, Jr., Bibi Bourelly, Ilsey Juber, Tayla Parx, Kirby Lauryen, Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Tauheed Epps and Ronald Brown) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Papa George Music/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.(BMI), Kaya And Ethan Music/Primary Wave Beats (BMI) (all rights adm. by BMG Chrysalis LLC), Donda Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. Pearline Mays In Heaven/ Power Pen Associated Publishing/BMG Rights Management (ASCAP), Sony/ ATV Songs LLC/Sparko Phone Music (BMI), Taylor Monet Music/WarnerChappell Music, Inc. WB Music Corp./Roc Nation Music/A Song A Day (ASCAP) (all rights adm by WB Music, Inc. (BMI), Ty Epps Music/Reservoir Media Music (ASCAP), Ronald Brown Publishing Designee Produced by Kanye West, Che Pope & Mike Dean • Co-Produced by Charlie Heat & Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E. • Additional Production by Eric Danchick • Additional Production by Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc. • Additional Vocals by Kirby Lauryen • Engineered by Noah Goldstein for Ark Productions, Inc. • Christina Aguilera Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles Contains a sample of “I Like Funky Music” by Uncle Louis, used courtesy of TK records, by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company, and “I Feel Good Inside” written by Ronald Brown as performed by The Techniques IV, published by Ronald Brown Publishing Designee, used courtesy of Now-Again Records Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation 2 Chainz appears courtesy of Def Jam Records Charlie Heat appears courtesy of Columbia Records
13. PIPE FEAT. XNDA
CHORUS: I get loud when you put that pipe down I wanna celebrate you right now Got me sendin’ for you all across town I wanna celebrate you right now I just sent a driver – He’s on his way Shouldn’t be no traffic on this time on Saturday I just left a lit-uation popping by the High Line Walked in, no list, fuck a go sign Make sure that you’re checkin’ on your texts Tryna hurry up and get my body out this dress Yeah, that’s right I’m stingy with my money and my own time But when it comes to you I’m always on time I need some receipts All the shit that you said you was gon’ be doin’ to me last week Oh, I need some receipts Got a couple secrets that I’d really love to see if you could keep Damn boy, you remind me of my Jeep REPEAT CHORUS Don’t you know – don’t you know That I got that rah-rah-rah rocky boat Bet I’ll make you splash like Geronimo If you don’t like it fast – I could take it slow Wanna show you how much I missed ya My schedule flexible so I switched up Permanent vacation We should go away Way too much for me to wanna throw away I’m hopin’ that you’re racin’ through the signs I got a surprise and it ain’t even Valentine Even if you ain’t, just say you are for peace of mind Know you got it all But you should have a piece of mine
REPEAT CHORUS XNDA: You know I got a wild imagination I like to play the doctor, operation Spread it on the bed like a patient I’m about to show you domination Got the ‘nana drippin’ like a waterfall Ooh, that nana good, I could eat it all I’mma dive in, touch the ocean floor You already know what you came here for You know that I’m grown and I’m ‘bout it And I know what to do witcha body Every single time that you drop it Trust me I know what to do with it REPEAT CHORUS (Christina Aguilera, Kai Wright, Sean Seaton, Che Pope, Rene Hill, XNDA and Tayla Parx) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Songs Of Universal (BMI), Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP) obo Kobalt Music Services Ltd., Kaya And Ethan Music/Primary Wave Beats (BMI) (all rights adm. by BMG Chrysalis (US) on behalf of Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC), Rene Wonder Hill (SOCAN), XNDA Publishing Designee Produced by Sango & Neenyo & Che Pope • Background Vocals by Tayla Parx • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles • XNDA Vocals Recorded by Pro Logic at Germano Studios, NYC XNDA appears courtesy of Blacksmith
14.
MASOCHIST
Sometimes I get lonely I get needy I call you And I know that it’s crazy – that it’s stupid But it’s the truth CHORUS: I should go, I should go, I should go, I should go, I should go Yeah I know, yeah I know, yeah I know, yeah I know, yeah I know But I must be some kind of masochist To hurt myself in this way ‘Cause lovin’ you is so bad for me Oh, but I just can’t walk away I get all my pleasure in your bedroom In your arms You get all your pleasure from my torture From my harm REPEAT CHORUS The more I stay in this madness The more the hurt is my comfort and release And maybe I’m just too damaged To really know what’s good for me REPEAT CHORUS And even though it’s so obvious That all you give me is pain I must be some kind of masochist, yeah ‘Cause I just can’t walk away From you, from you, from you Oh, I just can’t walk away, away, away (Christina Aguilera, Tim Anderson, Darhyl “Hey DJ” Camper Jr and Ilsey Juber) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), EMI April Music, Inc./Hot Mess Music (ASCAP), CampStar Music/EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP), Sony/ ATV Songs LLC/Sparko Phone Music (BMI) Produced by Darhyl “Hey DJ” Camper Jr & Tim Anderson • All instruments & Programming by Darhyl “Hey DJ” Camper Jr & Tim Anderson • Background Vocals by Ilsey Juber • Engineered by Tim Anderson at Werewolf Heart Studios • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
15. UNLESS
IT’S WITH YOU
Never wanted to feel weak in love, give up control Never wanted to let down my guard, be vulnerable Never wanted to feel helpless or too comfortable I make it on my own, hey I’ve been thinking a lot about the way that people change The most beautiful beginnings can go down in flames It’s inevitable and that’s what’s got me so afraid I’d rather be alone I don’t want no white picket fence Dozen roses and a wedding dress Fairy tales or fake happiness But here we are and I must confess CHORUS: I’m in over my head feeling confused I’m losing my mind, don’t know what to do ‘Cause I don’t want to get married Unless it’s with you, unless it’s with you You came into my life When I wasn’t trying to find Anybody to love, hiding what I felt inside But you opened me up and now I finally realize I’ll be your girl for life We don’t need a big audience Thousand people we never met Me and you and a couple of friends And here we are and I must confess REPEAT CHORUS I know that it’s scary But I know that it’s true I’m saying “I do” ‘Cause I don’t want to get married Unless it’s with you, unless it’s with you
Beating heart and trembling hands Take me just the way I am ‘Cause all that I want is one and the same For the rest of my days For the rest of my days You can ask me in a hundred years If I would still be standing here When we’re old and gray I’d answer the same Our love will remain, oh Our love will remain REPEAT CHORUS I know that it’s scary But I know that it’s true I’m saying “I do” ‘Cause I don’t want to get married Unless it’s with you, unless it’s with you Unless it’s with you (Christina Aguilera, Eric Frederic, Teddy Geiger, Tom Peyton, Erik Hassle and Gamal “Lunchmoney” Lewis) • Published by Xtina Music (BMI), Frederic And Reid Music/Songs From The Boardwalk Publishing, LLC/Sony/ ATV Songs LLC (BMI), Big Deal Beats/TG Worldwide Publishing/The Family Songbook (BMI) (all rights adm. by Words & Music), Lord Boyce/Songs From The Boardwalk/Reach Music Songs (BMI) (all rights adm. by Reach Music Publishing, Inc.), Publishing Company TEN AB/Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), Food Fight Music/Where Da Kasz At (BMI) Produced by Ricky Reed • Guitar & Programming by Ricky Reed • Bass by Carlitos Del Puerto • Drums by Vincent Colaiuta • Piano by Rogét Chahayed • Background Vocals by Lauren Evans & Elizabeth Komba • Engineered by Bill Malina at EastWest Studios, Los Angeles, CA • Vocals Engineered by Oscar Ramirez for Royal Z Entertainment at The Sanctuary, Los Angeles
Thank you! OSCAR - Your Loyalty and dedication to my process over the years means absolutely everything to me. To truly be able to trust someone with so much of my vulnerability and personal moments means a lot and I appreciate your dearly! Thanks for caring and putting your time, energy, and heart into this project! We’re a great team and I couldn’t have made it my truth without ya! SARAH - A tirelessly handworker, I can’t thank you enough for your patience, support, and belief in me. For diving in and growing with me in this past year especially, of transition - appreciating my vision and pushing forward with me! I am forever grateful and know this couldn’t have come together without you. Excited for what lies ahead. BRANDON - Finally, our paths crossed and when they did, magic started happening all around that I’d been missing. I immediately connected with the way you see, hear, and feel things. I deeply appreciate you. LUKE - The instant we started chatting, it was a match made in heaven. The ways you’ve opened up my mind; in ways of looking at myself in a new way for the first time appreciating things I couldn’t see before—and being able to enjoy the process again has meant so much to me. You are an amazing visionary and I t hank you for being a vital piece in opening the next chapter of my truth. TAYLA P - We’ve come a long way girl! The music is amazing, but it’s all the laughs and real talks we’ve shared since first meeting and connecting instantly BOOM-BOOM! From Nerf gun battles with the kiddies, to dinner parties, to showing me my first insta story. Love for life. ANDERSON .PAAK - From the second you stepped in my studio and just vibed, talked, laughed, and broke red chairs (haha) - my album wouldn’t be the same without ya! I love all we created together—and the gems that didn’t make the album. But you’re a good dude and BEYOND crazy talented! Thank you for all the inspiration and encouraging positivity along the way. Hope to make magic in the future — Love, SIS ETIENNE - From the moment we met, we had a connection like we’d been friends forever. You’re a kind soul, hard worker, and incredible talent! You have supported and loved me through personal times and never cease to blow my mind with your skills and beating
the fuck outta my face! Thanks for pushing, motivating, encouraging, the artist and music in me to come out — and always being a loyal fighter! Love you so much
CHE – Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and understand who I am and what I’m about—I appreciate your openness and creativity, guidance, and support!
PRISCILLA – My sweet, sweet girl...Your angel energy is such a blessing in my life and all the souls you touch around you. It’s been so incredible to have your close friendship during the journey and time it took to make this record... and always! You mean the world to me and I thank you for giving your best to everyone fortunate enough to know you. Not a bad bone in your body! Love you for life girl!
ILSEY – It was you and me from go. Thank you for helping me begin the journey of Maria.
KRISTA & BARBARA – I Couldn’t have grown into the person I’ve become and she the things I’ve needed to without your love, guidance, and healing energy. I thank you deeply. SUMMER & MAX – Just when I think I have nothing left to give, I look upon your faces and realize, I have EVERYTHING & MORE! You two are my ultimate inspiration... reason to smile, laugh, and live life to the fullest. Thank you for teaching and motivating mama in ways nothing else, or no one else could. Always be dreamers my loves. Remember who you are! MATT – I made it! You’ve seen me go through the ups & downs of struggling to find creative happiness and myself again. I can’t thank you enough for always encouraging me and helping me “face the mirror”, even whe I don’t want to. I’m so proud of us! Thanks for being a part of helping me find Maria and hopefully inspiring others to find their own true selves. Love you for loving my freckles first. FANS & FIGHTERS—FIGHT ON! – I encourage you to keep finding yourselves, your truth, and happiness! Thank you for all of your loyal support and love over the years. DEMI – I believe our paths were destined to cross and I am so proud to come together from the pasts we’ve overcome; to the strong women we are today! You are truly a GEM, I have immense love and respect for! You are an inspiration for future young girls of your generation. Beautiful work! NICK BRITELL – I am truly grateful to have your GENIUS on my record. I am so touched and moved by your work!
MANNY – Thank you for your hard work and dedication to helping me make this body of work sound incredible. You know me and my voice so well after all these years. I can’t imagine finishing a record without you. Grateful to you and your amazing team—Chris Galland, Robin Florent and Scott Desmarais. IRVING – Here’s your album! Thank you for all the years of support and dedication. I will always appreciate how hard you fight for me and hold a special place for you in my heart. THANK YOU TO MY COLLABORATORS & VISIONARIES: Kanye West, Jon Bellion, Audra Mae, Keida, Shenseea, MNEK, Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Kirby Lauren, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, GoldLink, XNDA, Sango, Neenyo, Tim Anderson, DJ Camper, Ricky Reed, Teddy Geiger, LunchMoney Lewis, Erik Hassle, Tom Peyton, Whitney Phillips, PartyNextDoor, Da Internz, Zoey Grossman, Milan Znirc and Brian Roettinger. MUCH GRATITUDE TO MY TEAM AT RCA: Peter Edge, Keith Naftaly, John Fleckenstein, Nick Pirovano, Mika El-Baz, Jamie Abzug, Laura Bower, Mark Springer, Scott Sylvester, Joe Riccitelli, Jessie Maldonado, Wendy Goodman, Katie Welle, Chloe Weise, Quinn Slaterry, Erwin Gorostiza, Tarek Al-Hamdouni, Scott Pollack, Shailee Shah, Jordan Blaugrund, Patty Schreiber, Alexandra Cushing, Maxwell Adepoju, Mike Cestero, Katrin Weber, Joann Kaeding, Camille Yorrick, Karen Lamberton, Dan Zucker and Karen Hope. THANK YOU to Richard Palmese, Marc Robbins, Brandon Rieck and Dillon Long at management for all of your continued support. SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION: Eric Greenspan, Josh Karp, Lulu Pantin, Brett Ruttenberg, Dominique Appel, Taylor Kahan, Spenser Moore, Bob Izzard and Mannie Ramos.
LIBERATION by CHRISTINA AGUILERA Executive Producer: Christina Aguilera A&R: Christina Aguilera & Keith Naftaly Management/Full Stop Management: Irving Azoff, Brandon Creed & Sarah Montgomery Album Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, CA Mix Engineer: Chris Galland Assisted by Robin Florent & Scott Desmarais Album Mastered by Dave Kutch at The Mastering Palace, NYC Creative Director for Christina Aguilera: Luke Gilford RCA Creative Director: Erwin Gorostiza Art Direction and Design: André Guedes Photography: Milan Zrnic, Luke Gilford & Lea Colombo christinaaguilera.com instagram & twitter.com: @xtina facebook.com/christinaaguilera rcarecords.com
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