(Intro: Heavy, soulful brass hits. A deep, funky bassline kicks in. Christina’s signature vocal runs start low and build up to a growling "Yeah... ha! Alright...")
(Verse 1)
Strolling down the boulevard, 10 A.M.
The sidewalk is my runway, tell a friend
I see the sideways glances, the whispers in the queue
Checking out the silhouette, yeah, I see you too
They’re analyzing every curve, looking for a flaw
But darling, what you’re looking at is strictly natural
You’re burning up with fever, it’s written on your face
But you can’t run the marathon if you can’t keep the pace.
(Pre-Chorus)
(Ooh) I see the green light in your eyes
(Ooh) You’re trying hard to dramatize
But why you mad at what the good Lord gave me?
I’m just the girl I was born to be!
(Chorus)
I’m a masterpiece, I’m a work of art
I didn't ask to break your heart
It’s not my fault the sun follows me home
And leaves you sitting in the monochrome!
Call it vanity, call it what you want
But if you got the magic, baby, you gotta flaunt
I’m not being mean, I’m just being me
And I love, love, love the view I see!
(Yeah, I love it!)
(Verse 2)
They’re talking in the powder room, "She’s had a little help"
Honey, keep your theories to your bitter little self
I don’t need a filter, I don’t need a lie
I’m the 24-karat gleaming in your eye
I see you clutching purses when I walk into the room
Like I’m the lightning bolt and you’re the coming doom
But I’m just catching light, I’m just breathing air
Don't blame the mirror 'cause you're scared to stare!
(Pre-Chorus)
(Ooh) I see the green light in your eyes
(Ooh) You’re trying hard to dramatize
It’s not a crime to be the main attraction
I’m just reacting to your reaction!
(Chorus)
I’m a masterpiece, I’m a work of art
I didn't ask to break your heart
It’s not my fault the sun follows me home
And leaves you sitting in the monochrome!
Call it vanity, call it what you want
But if you got the magic, baby, you gotta flaunt
I’m not being mean, I’m just being me
And I love, love, love the view I see!
(Bridge)
(Music strips back to just a heavy drum beat and finger snaps)
Look at me...
What do you see?
A girl who’s proud?
A girl who’s loud?
(Vocals start building—classic Aguilera power-belting)
I won't apologize for the way I shine!
I won't dim my light just to make you feel fine!
I’M BEAUTIFUL! (Whoa-oh-oh!)
AND I KNOW IT! (Yeah!)
I was born this way, and I’m gonna show it!
(Guitar/Brass Solo - High Energy)
(Final Chorus)
(Ad-libs: I can't help it, baby! No! Ha!)
I’m a masterpiece, I’m a work of art
I didn't ask to break your heart
It’s not my fault the sun follows me home
And leaves you sitting in the monochrome!
Call it vanity, call it what you want
But if you got the magic, baby, you gotta flaunt
I’m not being mean, I’m just being me
And I love, love, love the view I see!
(Outro)
Yeah...
I love it.
Can’t help the way I’m made, honey.
Keep on looking... it's free.
(Big vocal run ending on a high, soulful note)
Unapologetic!
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