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  Apr 5 2022, 05:38 PM
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 We previously asked which Madonna album had the best lyrics. Now let's think about which specific song of hers is the best lyrically. There are so many to choose from - are you more into the metaphor imagery of Like a Prayer or the cultural references in Vogue? |
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Apr 7 2022, 12:47 PM
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Drowned World has to be considered.
I know she added and changed this song around! Didn’t exactly write it her self but i would suggest this track. |
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Apr 10 2022, 07:56 AM
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In terms of storytelling and conveying imagery (which is where Madonna’s real strength is), songs like Papa Don’t Preach, Live to Tell, Promise to Try, Oh Father, Live Tried to Welcome Me, Drowned World, Mer Girl are first coming to mind. Human Nature and Where Life Begins have some great specific lines that are funny and playful. The Vogue rap is iconic, unique and irreplaceable. Too hard to pick just one!
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Apr 13 2022, 04:40 PM
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Live to Tell hands down
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Apr 14 2022, 12:52 AM
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shame this only has three responses on an interesting topic.
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Apr 14 2022, 12:16 PM
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Yeah... Live to Tell was my first thought, and Drowned World is a really good shout out. The rap in Vogue is incredible. I don't think the lyrics for Like a Prayer are that great - but maybe I'm missing something?
Promise to Try, Till Death Do Us Part, Rebel Heart... The Erotica and Ray of Light albums are particularly good. Is Veni, Vidi, Vici clever or cringy? I really like it. Madonna isn't always the best lyricist... Why did no-one ever tell her, "Hey, Madonna... enough or time not waiting and hesitating already!"? |
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Apr 14 2022, 03:00 PM
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I think 'Sky Fits Heaven' is in with a good shout
"Isn't everyone just travelling down their own road, watching the signs as they go? I think I'll follow my heart, it's a very good place to start" 
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Apr 15 2022, 09:31 AM
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Funnily I think Like a Prayer the album has some of her best lyrics but not the title track
Probably my favourite is Til death do us apart, which I can only imagine is about Sean Penn Kinda sad lyrics when she sings: Our luck is running out of time You're not in love with me anymore |
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Apr 16 2022, 05:21 PM
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So many great suggestions, especially Sky Fits Heaven! My personal favourites are mostly on the Ray of Light album too but also some of her more "simpler" moments on the True Blue album shine bright too - I love the vibes of Open Your Heart and the powerful message of Papa Don't Preach. Not the most complex of lyrics but they deliver such a punch.
The Power of Good-Bye needs a shoutout too: You were my lesson I had to learn I was your fortress you had to burn Pain is a warning that something's wrong I pray to God that it won't be long Beautiful <3 |
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Jul 17 2022, 04:36 PM
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'The Power of Good Bye'. The lyrics are just as impactful as the song itself is for me.
'Live To Tell' another one similarly. |
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Jul 17 2022, 05:45 PM
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Hmmmmm my initial thoughts are:
Drowned World - actually relies upon the lyrics to an extent, something that Madonna tracks rarely do Live To Tell - it’s gorgeous, especially the “If I ran away I’d never have the strength to go very far” part Papa Don’t Preach - the lyrics feel very cutting edge for the period it was released, truly taking something slightly taboo but feminist and taking it smack into the mainstream ‘Til Death Do Us Part - such a vivid sense of imagery, especially the vases smashing etc |
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Jul 17 2022, 10:24 PM
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Jul 22 2022, 11:58 AM
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Drowned world for me it’s such a masterpiece!
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