No Bells, No Whistles, Just Bound.

"Bound to You" - Christina Aguilera (Burlesque Soundtrack)

I watched the movie Burlesque tonight. I wasn't expecting much. After all, it's rare that a pop star transitions well as an actress on the big screen. But I do love my musicals and after the last couple of weeks, a gal could sure use a few sultry numbers to make her feel right again. Was it corny? Absolutely. No Oscars on acting to give away here. But don't get me wrong, I actually enjoyed most of what I saw. I will definitely not look at Famous Amos cookies the same way again.

Although it was no Chicago and Christina was no Renee Zellweger up there on the stage, she did carry her own. Overall, it proved to be entertaining. I do love my musicals and maybe not many may agree with me on this and that's fine. Word of advice: just go into it with an open mind and just watch it for what it is. The story is average and the dialogue, rehearsed just as much as the their song and dance. Yet why I love this genre is because it allows me the pleasure of picturing myself doing what these girls can do. They used their sex appeal to woo the crowd without revealing too much. It was a tasteful tease that made me feel like regardless of all the drama that often surrounds us, being a woman is just so much more fun. So, I let my criticisms rest for a minute and I gave myself the ok to shimmy in my seat.

I have to say though, that one of the most powerful performances Christina gave didn't have any bells and whistles at all. It was just her on the stage. All dolled up with nothing to do, but sing! Christina stretched her vocal chords as only she can singing Bound to You. This song, written by singer/songwriter Sia, is by far my favorite in the film. Unfortunately, Playlist hasn't caught up yet so in the meantime check out her live performance:

Hmmmm come to think of it, maybe Oscar will make an appearance after all.

Lyrics:

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, free us

You’re all I need when I’m holding you tight
If you walk away I will suffer tonight

I found a man I can trust
And boy, I believe in us
I am terrified to love for the first time
Can you see that I’m bound in chains
I finally found my way
I am bound to you
I am bound to you

So much, so young
I’ve faced on my own
Walls I built up became my home
I’m strong and I’m sure there’s a fire in us
Sweet love, so pure

I catch my breath with just one beating heart
And I brace myself, please don’t tear this apart

I found a man I can trust
And boy, I believe in us
I am terrified to love for the first time
Can’t you see that I’m bound in chains
I finally found my way
I am bound to you
I am bound to

Suddenly the moment’s here
I embrace my fears
All that I have been carrying all these years
Do I risk it all
Come this far just to fall, fall

Oh, I can trust
And boy, I believe in us
I am terrified to love for the first time
Can you see that I’m bound in chains
And finally found my way
I am bound to you

I am,
Ooh, I am
I’m bound to you

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