That being said, the soundtrack is utterly glorious.
The lyrics suggest ladylike behavior, but Aguileras delivery implies sultry ulterior motives.
Its a fun and smirk-inducing little song with clever, memorable rhymes.
Cher and Christina Aguilera in Burlesque (2010) | IMDb
Though its a catchy number, it doesnt boast much genre variation or portray Aguilera at her vocal peak.
Aguileras hitting some low notes here to create that shoulders-rested yet titillating atmosphere that should define burlesque.
And were eating it out of the palm of her hand.
With that signature husky contralto voice, shes prime picking for the leader of the pack.
And we even get that beloved Cher belt 30 seconds into the song.
Featuring ballad-like and theatrical elements, the song spotlights the legends emotive vocals.
This is Aguileras bread and butter.
Ask her to growl and shell give a mother bears volume.
The song then transitions into a mix of Rock and Roll and R&B.
Aguilera just seems so at home with this number, and it shows.
I Feel Like a Woman!?
It then immediately transitions to an upbeat tempo, creating a sense of movement and urgency.
Cher, just like Tess Scali, has been down, but she always gets up again.
Shell always be back on her feet, earning her the title the Queen of Reinvention.
