Top 10 Best Songs by Christina Aguilera

Historically speaking, her most popular song in the Top 2000 in the Netherlands. A dramatic ballad about the loss of her father and regret for unspoken words.

The circus-like intro sets a melancholic tone. The buildup to the final cry is phenomenal; she literally sings the pain out of her body. It's bombastic, theatrical, and emotionally devastating.

One of the most important LGBTQ+ anthems of all time, written by Linda Perry. The production is bare and honest. You hear her breathing and the imperfections make it perfect.

The message of self-acceptance is delivered with such conviction that it's impossible not to be touched. Her voice is warm and comforting. A timeless classic.

The song that changed her image forever. The beat is filthy, industrial, and made for sweaty clubs. The video was shocking, but the music is iron-strong.

It's sexual. Aguilera groans and almost raps. It shows that she didn't care about the world's expectations. Raw hip-hop pop.

A rock-oriented song with screaming guitars (by Dave Navarro). It's an anthem for anyone who's gotten stronger from adversity. "Thanks for making me a fighter."

The aggression in her voice is tangible. She bites off the words. It's hard, raw, and energetic. A radical break with the sweet pop songs.

The ultimate diva collaboration for Moulin Rouge. Between Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim, it's Aguilera who steals the show with the big finale. It's bombastic, crude, and fantastic.

The production is loud and chaotic. Aguilera's cry at the end is legendary in pop history. It's the sound of pure, undiluted girl power and glamour.

One of her most vulnerable moments. She deliberately keeps her enormous voice small to blend with the piano and Ian Axel's singing. It's about giving up on a love.

The silence in the song is just as important as the notes. Her voice breaks with emotion. It's a universal tearjerker that shows that "less" can indeed be "more."

A tribute to the Andrews Sisters and swing from the 1940s. The tempo is murderous and the horns are hysterically cheerful. It's technically incredibly difficult to sing, but she does it with ease.

It's playful, sexy, and colorful. Aguilera stacks her own voices into perfect harmony. A song bursting with zest and nostalgia.

An explosion of funk, soul, and jazz. The horn section is muddy and propels the song forward. Aguilera here shows that she can compete with soul legends.

The song is rough and energetic. She screams, groans, and cries out with tireless passion. It's retro, but with a modern, aggressive beat underneath.

A mid-tempo pop song with a unique, bubbly beat. Unlike her later work, she sings here restrained and controlled.

The atmosphere is sultry and summery. The lyrics cleverly balance between innocence and seduction. It was the perfect introduction to a singer with more up her sleeve than standard pop tunes.

A sober ballad that slowly builds toward a gospel-like climax. The piano accompanies her voice, which starts as a whisper and ends as a hurricane.

The message to trust your own intuition is powerful. Aguilera sings without embellishment, pure and direct.