by Christina Aguilera

an America singer-songwriter, record producer and actress.  She is one of the 4 judges on the popular American TV show “The Voice.”  She has sold over 50 million albums worldwide.   This song is on her 4th album, Stripped, recorded in 2002.

Young girl, don’t cry
I’ll be right here when your world starts to fall, oooh
Young girl, it’s all right
Your tears will dry, you’ll soon be free to fly, oooh

When you’re safe inside your room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothing’s harder than it seems
No one ever wants or bothers to explain
Of the heartache life can bring and what it means

When there’s no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then you’ll find the strength that will guide your way
You’ll learn to begin to trust the voice within

Young girl, don’t hide
You’ll never change if you just run away, oooh
Young girl, just hold tight
Soon you’re gonna see your brighter day, oooh

Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
It’s so hard to stand your ground when you’re so afraid
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
When you’re lost outside, look inside to your soul

When there’s no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then you’ll find the strength that will guide your way
You will learn to begin to trust the voice within
Yeah…

Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as you’re learning
You’ll find all you’ll ever need to know
You’ll make it, you’ll make it
Just don’t go forsaking yourself
No one can stop you
You know that I’m talking to you

When there’s no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then you’ll find the strength that will guide your way
You will learn to begin to trust the voice within

Young girl don’t cry
I’ll be right here when your world starts to fall

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