The Introduction:
Bound to You is a song by American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera, which was released in 2010 as part of the soundtrack to the movie Burlesque. The song was written by Christina Aguilera and others, and it has since become a beloved classic by fans of the movie and Christina Aguilera.
The First Verse:
Sweet love, sweet love, trapped in your love
I’ve opened up, unsure I can trust
My heart and I were buried in dust
Free me now, free me now
The first verse of Bound to You talks about the singer being trapped in love and unsure if she can trust her heart. She goes on to say that her heart and she were buried in dust but she wants to be set free.
The Chorus:
Set me free, leave me be
I don’t want to fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I’m supposed to be
But you’re on to me and all over me
The chorus of the song talks about the singer wanting to be set free and not wanting to fall into the gravity of the person she’s singing about. She also mentions that she stands tall, just the way she’s supposed to be but the person she’s singing about is all over her.
The Second Verse:
You loved me ’cause I’m fragile
When I thought that I was strong
But you touch me for a little while
And all my fragile strength is gone
The second verse of the song talks about how the person the singer is singing about loved her because she was fragile but when he touched her, even for a little while, all her fragile strength was gone.
The Chorus:
Set me free, leave me be
I don’t want to fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I’m supposed to be
But you’re on to me and all over me
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics as before.
The Bridge:
I’ll be running, my love
I’ll be running, my love
I’ll be running, my love
To feel again
The bridge talks about the singer running to feel again.
The Chorus:
Set me free, leave me be
I don’t want to fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I’m supposed to be
But you’re on to me and all over me
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics as before.
The Conclusion:
Bound to You is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Christina Aguilera’s vocal prowess. The lyrics are relatable and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. It’s no wonder why this song has become a fan favorite over the years.
