Song. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2004 ceremony, but lost to "Whenever I Say Your Name" by Sting and Mary J. Blige. You want to show me how? There is a moment during the video for Christina Aguilera’s “Can’t Hold Us Down” in which she appears alongside rapper Lil’ Kim. "Can't Hold Us" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011 as the second single from the duo's debut studio album The Heist (2012). Consequently, he opined that the inclusion of Lil' Kim in the clip represented an element of "'primitive' sexuality", which Aguilera intended to imitate through her own behavior in the video. Club included the track on their list of seventeen "well-intended yet misguided feminist anthems" in 2010; they agreed that the song itself was "actually one of her better songs", although they felt that its accompanying music video overshadowed its lyrical "[confrontation of] the double standard of female sexuality" since Aguilera conducted herself in a provocative fashion that conflicted its intended meaning. Never can, never will, can't hold us down . [Verse 1] Freedom is calling on the other side of the wind. "Can't Hold Us Down" showcased Aguilera as someone who was completely undaunted by the scrutiny, refusing the eschew her ideals and ingenuity for … "Can't Hold Us Down" showcased Aguilera as someone who was completely undaunted by the scrutiny, refusing the eschew her ideals and ingenuity for … If the guy have three girls then he's the man He can even give her some head or sex her off But if a girl do the same she's a whore But the tables about to turn I bet my fame on it. Listen to Can't Hold Us Down now. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Swisscharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. [52], Credits adapted from "Can't Hold Us Down" CD liner notes[53]. Cats take my ideas and put they name on it . [6], "Can't Hold Us Down" was serviced to mainstream radio and rhythmic stations in the United States as the fourth single from Stripped by RCA Records on July 8, 2003. Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! Lil Kim guest raps wonderfully, giving the song the extra power needed. Nicholas Ransbottom from The Charleston Gazette placed the song on his list of the top ten songs of female empowerment in 2013, calling it a "great anthem about women sticking up for themselves in a misogynistic world". [44] She is seen with dyed black hair and gold earrings. An R&B and hip hop song with dancehall elements, "Can't Hold Us Down" criticizes gender-related double standards. "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and rapper Lil' Kim for the former's fourth studio album Stripped (2002). If the guy have three girls then he's the man He can even give her some head or sex her off But if a girl do the same she's a whore But the tables about to turn I bet my fame on it. [9][10][11] A 12-inch edition of the song was released in the United States on September 9, 2003. Cats take my ideas and put they name on it It's aight though you can't hold me down (hold me) Can’t Hold Us Down Lyrics. An R&B and hip hop song with elements from dancehall, "Can't Hold Us Down" promotes feminism and … Let's go! Learn to play guitar by chord / tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. [12], "Can't Hold Us Down" is written in the key of E♭ major. So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us Can we go back? Can't Hold Us Down Chords by Christina Aguilera. Song -Can't Hold Us Down-a song with gaps ID: 1212499 Language: English School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Grade/level: Intermediate+ Age: 16+ Main content: Worksheets with songs Other contents: Comprehension Add to my workbooks (1) Download file pdf [23][24][25] Spin magazine's Josh Kun wrote that Aguilera suggested Eminem "Must talk so big / To make up for smaller things". The argument ends with Aguilera spraying the men with a water hose, which she holds between her legs and parodies the penis. No Nos Podrán Hundir. This is the moment Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us. Chuck Taylor from Billboard criticized the song as a "real waste of time and talent",[15] while Rolling Stone's Jancee Dunn called the track "curiously lifeless". [19] Andy Cohn from The Fader provided a more favorable review, and opined that Aguilera's "sass" helped to highlight her mixed Irish-Ecuadorian background. [34] It peaked at number 4 on the Hungarian Singles Chart,[35] number 5 on the Irish Singles Chart,[36] and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Christina Aguilera's official music video for 'Can't Hold Us Down'. So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us Can we go back? [Mr. Cheeks] I creep the streets with my sounds blastin from the get up. "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song by Christina Aguilera featuring Lil' Kim, taken from Aguilera's fourth studio album, Stripped. Your Comment. The scene is notable for a number of reasons which foreground a range of issues concerning the representation of gender and race, and their relationship to sexual behaviour. 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Dawk, Background vocals – Crystal Drummer. The track was written and produced by Scott Storch, with additional songwriting by Aguilera and Matt Morris. The first release off the album was the stunning Dirrty which had already put her on a new level. At the bridge, Lil' Kim appears in a bikini and a mesh black coat, and dances in her high heels. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles", Charts.nz – Christina Aguilera feat. Lil Kim guest raps wonderfully, giving the song the extra power needed. Have credits or other information to add to Can't Hold Us Down by Christina Aguilera? Tweet. "Can't Hold Us Down" received mixed reviews from music critics. "Can't Hold Us Down" is one of her best career songs, but on the other hand, which isn't. [47], Though Lil' Kim was not performed the song together, Aguilera performed "Can't Hold Us Down" on her Justified and Stripped Tour, which was held in support of Aguilera's Stripped and Justin Timberlake's album Justified (2002). It was filmed in a Los Angeles soundstage that depicted a 1980s Lower East Side neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City. "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song by Christina Aguilera featuring Lil' Kim, taken from Aguilera's fourth studio album, Stripped.It was released on July 8, 2003 by RCA Records as the fourth single from the album. [29], "Can't Hold Us Down" peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Pop Songs chart. 118 likes. [37] On May 4, 2020, it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry for shipments of 200,000 copies in the UK. This duo collaboration is uniquely wonderful. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Can’t Hold Us Down Lyrics. [24], Upon its release, "Can't Hold Us Down" received mixed reviews from music critics. [13][19] In the book Therapeutic Uses of Rap and Hip-Hop, Susan Hadley and George Yancy discuss that "Can't Hold Us Down" is a hip hop song that "encourages young women to be proud, strong, and empowered to be all that they can be". [51] On her Back to Basics Tour (2006–08), Aguilera performed excerpts of "Can't Hold Us Down" in a medley with "Still Dirrty". For instance, in the video “Can’t Hold Us Down,” Lil’ Kim’s presence is used as the standard of “primitive” sexuality, which Christina Aguilera seeks to emulate. This is the moment Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'til it's over So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us Like the ceiling can't hold us. X Factor Indonesia. This song will become a classic in the following years. send your comment. It's aight though, you can't hold me down. Listen to Can't Hold Us Down by Axwell & Ingrosso, 131,429 Shazams, featuring on 2010s Club Hits Essentials, and Swedish House Mafia Essentials Apple Music playlists. Can't Hold Us Lyrics: Hey, hey, hey / Good to see you / Come on, dude, let's go / Yeah! The single has been widely recognized as a feminist anthem. [48] In late 2003, the track was included on the setlist of The Stripped Tour,[49] which acted as the Justified and Stripped Tour's extension and happened without Timberlake's acts. Edit this Page. Released in 2003, the single (which features Lil' Kim) peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera's 10th Top 20 hit. Listen to Can't Hold Us Down in full in the Spotify app. Today we travel back to a time when a certain siren was shedding shackles and coming out of her shell. [Verse 1: Pusha T] Lock me up and when I hold me down. An R&B and hip hop song with dancehall elements, "Can't Hold Us Down" criticizes gender-related double standards. [45], The music video for "Can't Hold Us Down" has received scholarly attention as an example of cultural appropriation. [28] On reviewing Aguilera's greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits in 2008, Nick Levine from Digital Spy shared disappointment because the song could not make it to the compilation. Never can, never will. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Norwegiancharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. The song was performed by Christina Aguilera. [22] Aguilera comments on the double standard with the lyrics "The guy gets all the glory the more he can score / While the girl can do the same and yet you call her a whore". Christina Aguilera's feminist anthem 'Can't Hold Us Down' is this week's From The Vault pick. Shout out loud! [3] She named the album Stripped, explaining that the term represented "a new beginning, a re-introduction of [herself] as a new artist". Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. As she continues to sing, the nearby women in the neighborhood join her, while the male dancers are joined and form their respective sides in the street. (2004). They want to own me now. "Can't Hold Us Down" is the fourth single from Christina Aguilera's second album, Stripped. [Lil' Kim & (Christina Aguilera)] Spread the word (Can't hold us down) Yeah, we're here We're back again, yeah Little Kim and Christina Aguilera. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "Beyoncé, Aguilera, Jackson, Simpson and Jewel: Seeking Another Turn in the Spotlight", "Christina, Lil' Kim Get Even 'Dirrtier' For 'Can't Hold Us Down' Clip", "The New Season/Music: Idol Returns, Her Image Remade", "Christina Aguilera: 'Keeps Gettin' Better – A Decade of Hits, "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Hot 100)", Australian-charts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. The track hit number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 4,000,000 copies in the United States. "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and rapper Lil' Kim for the former's fourth studio album Stripped (2002). send your comment. (feat. Your Comment. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", The Irish Charts – Search Results – Can't Hold Us Down", "2003 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive: 20th September 2003", Ultratop.be – Christina Aguilera feat. [21] LaChapelle described the concept of the video as his "ode to the '80s". 4:08. The song was a sleeper hit, gaining more attention in 2012. [4] Hip hop producer Scott Storch wrote and produced several tracks for the album, including "Can't Hold Us Down". Listen to Can't Hold Us Down by Christina Aguilera Feat. Should I be quiet just because I'm a woman. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. [33] Additionally, it reached number 2 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Can't hold us down (check) Here's something I just can't understand. If the girl do the same, then she's a whore . YouTube ; Social Details. Sam Tinnesz // Produced by Tommee Profitt Thanks for watching! Lil' Kim, 435,863 Shazams, featuring on Pure Motivation, and 2000s Hits Essentials Apple Music playlists. “Can’t Hold Us Down” is a feminist anthem that challenges double-standards and is the fourth single from Stripped. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 2, saptamina 12.01 - 18.01, 2004", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", Swedishcharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. [27] "Can't Hold Us Down" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2004 Grammy Awards, but lost to "Whenever I Say Your Name" by Sting and Mary J. Cats take my ideas and put they name on it It's aight though you can't hold me down (hold me) The track was written and produced by Scott Storch, with additional songwriting by Aguilera and Matt Morris. [13] Yasamin Saeidi from Burton Mail listed "Can't Hold Us Down" on her list of the "top ten empowering lady anthems" in 2013. Murali Balaji, author of the article "Vixen Resistin': Redefining black womanhood in hip-hop music videos" published in the Journal of Black Studies, noted that "blackness and sexuality" has become characteristics by which African-American women are able to self-define. (shout louder) Lettin' 'em know we're gonna stand our ground Stand our ground Lift your hands high and wave 'em proud Oh-oh Take a deep breath and say it loud Never can never will Can't hold us down Uh Oh-oh oh-oh Uh Uh Uh-uh Uh Uh Uh Spread the word Can't hold us down Yeah We here We back again Yeah LiL' Kim and Christina Aguilera Yeah Can't Hold Us " is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011 as the second single from the duo's debut studio album The Heist (2012). Lil' Kim shares a similar sentiment during her verse in the bridge, questioning why a man is able to give a woman "some sex or sex her raw" while "if the girl do the same and then she's a whore". [19], Media outlets speculated that the lyrics of "Can't Hold Us Down" were directed towards rapper Eminem, who referred to Aguilera in his songs "Off the Wall" and "The Real Slim Shady". Never can, never will, can't hold us down [Lil' Kim:] Check it - Here's something I just can't understand If the guy have three girls then he's the man He can either give us some head, sex a roar If the girl do the same, then she's a whore But the table's about to turn I'll bet … When a female fires back Suddenly big talker don’t know how to … Running Length: 4:32; Video Sources. Billboard Hot 100 and charted within the top ten of record charts of several countries including Australia, Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Song Name: Can't Hold Us Down; Featured Artists: Lil Kim; Technical Details. Play on Spotify Lil' Kim) So what am I not supposed to have an opinion. Can’t Hold Us Down So what am I not supposed to have an opinion Should I be quiet just because I’m a woman Call me a b*** cos I speak what’s on my mind Guess it’s easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled. It was released by RCA Records on July 8, 2003 as the fourth single from the album. “Can’t Hold Us” is the third single from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' The Heist. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Lescharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. They performed their own hip hop dance skills against each other. [41], The song has been recognized as a feminist anthem. The song was a sleeper hit, gaining more attention in 2012. If a guy have three girls then he's the man. The single peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Christina Aguilera Lyrics. 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