"Anticonformity" is a

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song written and sung by Christian rock/pop singer

Krystal Meyers Krystal Nicole Meyers is an American Christian rock and contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and musician. She released three albums under Essential Records: ''Krystal Meyers'', '' Dying for a Heart'', and '' Make Some Noise'' and is kno ...

. It was composed by

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allmusic.com. Retrieved on September 30, 2009. and appears on her self-titled debut album. Krystal Meyers Overviewallmusic.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009. It rose to number one song in Japan in 2005, knocking the

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from that coveted position.Krystal Meyers
CBN.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009.

About "Anticonformity"

"Anticonformity" was written at Christian summer camp when Krystal was 14, and the first version was recorded when she was in ninth grade on a camp compilation. Krystal later signed with Essential RecordsEssential Records
About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009. at 16 years of age.Krystal Meyers, A 16 Year-Old Rock Artist, Signs Deal With Essential Records
. About.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009. When summing up "Anticonformity", Krystal says anticonformity is "becoming the person God wants you to be and refusing to become the person that the world wants you to be. It's about blocking out what the world is feeding you... about your image; who you should be like and just pursuing the plan that God has for you."Krystal Meyers - PCTV Interview
YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2009.

Track listing

#"Anticonformity" (CHR Version) charted at No. 1 in Japan in 2005.Krystal Meyers: A Heart For Anticonformity
Soul Shine Magazine. Retrieved September 30, 2009.

References

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