Song Structure: "Save Me From Myself"

Today we looked at the song "Save Me From Myself" (listen on YouTube), performed by Christina Aguilera. Look at the lyrics of the song below and note how we identified the song's structure, using the terminology you learned before.

“Save Me From Myself” – Christina Aguilera

Verse 1
It's not so easy loving me
It gets so complicated
All the things you gotta be
Everything's changing
But you're the truth
I'm amazed by all your patience
Everything I put you through

Pre-Chorus
when I'm about to fall
Somehow you're always waiting with
Your open arms to catch me

Chorus 1
You're gonna save me from myself
From myself, yes
You're gonna save me from myself

Vocal Interlude

Verse 2
My love is tainted
by your touch
Well some guys have shown me aces
But you've got that royal flush
I know it's crazy everyday
Well tomorrow may be shaky
But you never turn away

Pre-Chorus
Don't ask me why I'm crying'
Cause when I start to crumble
You know how to keep me smiling

Chorus 1
You always save me from myself
From myself, myself
You're gonna save me from myself

Bridge
I know it's hard, it's hard
But you've broken all my walls
You've been my strength, so strong

Pre-Chorus
And don't ask me why I love you
It's obvious your tenderness
Is what I need to make me

Chorus 2
A better woman to myself
To myself, myself
You're gonna
save me from myself

Where is the "hook" in this song?

When listening to music in your own time, practise identifying the structure of the songs you listen to. Do the artists you listen to use a set formula or do they deviate and use experimental song structures?