Madonna, the iconic “Queen of Pop,” has enchanted listeners for decades with her captivating music, unforgettable performances, and thought-provoking lyrics. Her ability to craft compelling stories, explore complex emotions, and address societal issues has solidified her status as a lyrical genius. This article delves into the magic of Madonna’s lyrics, examining how her words have resonated with audiences and left an indelible mark on the music industry.
Here are a few notable verses from some of Madonna’s popular songs:
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“Like a Prayer”:
“When you call my name, it’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour, I can feel your power
Just like a prayer, you know I’ll take you there”
“Material Girl”:
“Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me
I think they’re okay
If they don’t give me proper credit
I just walk away”
“Vogue”:
“All you need is your own imagination
So use it that’s what it’s for (that’s what it’s for)
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (open up the door)”
“Express Yourself”:
“Don’t go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you’ve got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you’ll know your love is real”
“Ray of Light”:
“And I feel like I just got home
And I feel
And I feel like I just got home
And I feel
Faster than the speeding light, she’s flying
Trying to remember where it all began”
“Frozen”:
“You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be?
You’re frozen when your heart’s not open”
“Like a Virgin”:
“I made it through the wilderness
Somehow I made it through
Didn’t know how lost I was
Until I found you”
“Papa Don’t Preach”:
“Papa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deep
Papa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleep
But I’ve made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby”
“Holiday”:
“Holiday, celebrate
Holiday, celebrate”
“Hung Up”:
“Time goes by so slowly
Time goes by so slowly
Time goes by so slowly
Time goes by so slowly”
“La Isla Bonita”:
“Last night, I dreamt of San Pedro
Just like I’d never gone, I knew the song
A young girl with eyes like the desert
It all seems like yesterday, not far away”
“Crazy for You”:
“Swaying room as the music starts
Strangers making the most of the dark
Two by two their bodies become one”
“Into the Groove”:
“And you can dance
For inspiration
Come on, I’m waiting”
“Justify My Love”:
“I want to kiss you in Paris
I want to hold your hand in Rome
I want to run naked in a rainstorm
Make love in a train cross-country”
“Borderline”:
“Something in the way you love me won’t let me be
I don’t want to be your prisoner, so baby, won’t you set me free?”
“Music”:
“Hey, Mr. DJ
Put a record on
I wanna dance with my baby”
“Don’t Tell Me”:
“Don’t tell me to stop
Tell the rain not to drop
Tell the wind not to blow
‘Cause you said so, mmm
Tell the sun not to shine
Not to get up this time, no, no
Let it fall by the way
But don’t leave me where I lay down”
“Live to Tell”:
“If I ran away, I’d never have the strength
To go very far
How would they hear the beating of my heart?
Will it grow cold?
The secret that I hide, will I grow old?
How will they hear?
When will they learn?
How will they know?”
“Open Your Heart”:
“Open your heart to me, baby
I hold the lock and you hold the key
Open your heart to me, darlin’
I’ll give you love if you, you turn the key”
“Rain”:
“I feel it, it’s coming
Rain, feel it on my finger tips
Hear it on my windowpane
Your love’s coming down like rain
Wash away my sorrow, take away my pain”
“Material Girl”:
“Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me
I think they’re okay
If they don’t give me proper credit
I just walk away”
“Lucky Star”:
“You must be my lucky star
‘Cause you shine on me wherever you are
I just think of you and I start to glow
And I need your light, and baby, you know”
“True Blue”:
“I’ve had other guys
I’ve looked into their eyes
But I never knew love before
‘Til you walked through my door”
“Take a Bow”:
“All the world is a stage
And everyone has their part
But how was I to know
Which way the story’d go?
How was I to know you’d break
You’d break, you’d break, you’d break my heart?”
“Beautiful Stranger”:
“Haven’t we met?
You’re some kind of beautiful stranger
You could be good for me
I’ve had the taste for danger”
“Die Another Day”:
“Sigmund Freud
Analyzing me, yeah, analyzing you
The weekend starts, starts right now
What you think about, about what you think about”
