"Defeated" is a song by American singer Anastacia. It was written by J.R. Rotem, Damon Sharpe, and Anastacia for her fourth studio album, Heavy Rotation (2008), while production was helmed by Rotem. The song was released as the album's third and final single in May 2009, preceded by a release to European radio on March 23, 2009.
Critical reception Mirror.co.uk wrote that Anastacia delivers some "lyrical howlers." Alex Fletcher of Digital Spy found that "lyrically, she never falters from her favourite subject of "standing up strong", even attempting to update "I Will Survive" for the noughties on "Defeated". "You can say that you won but I'll never believe it," she roars. "I can't be defeated!"."
Track listing Digital Download "Defeated" - 3:55
Credits and personnel Lead vocals: Anastacia Background vocals: Anastacia, J.R. Rotem Producers: J.R. Rotem Co-Producers: Damon Sharpe Recorded by J.R. Rotem at The Carrington House in Atlanta, GA Vocals recorded by Bill Malina at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Defeated" Chart (2009) Peakposition Russia Airplay (TopHit) 9
Year-end charts + 2009 year-end chart performance for "Defeated" Chart (2009) Position CIS (TopHit) 55 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 33 + 2010 year-end chart performance for "Defeated" Chart (2010) Position Russia Airplay (TopHit) 150
Release history + Release history for "Defeated" Region Date Format(s) Label Europe March 23, 2009 Digital download Universal Russia June 30, 2009 Contemporary hit radio
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