Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (born August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan… Read Full Bio ↴Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (born August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in popular culture and has often been referred to as the "Queen of Pop". Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting and visual presentation. She is also known for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while maintaining control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim.

Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many number-one singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".

Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992; it included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, children's books, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.

With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. She was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1 in 2012, and as the greatest music video artist of all time by MTV in 2003 and Billboard in 2020. Rolling Stone also listed Madonna among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.

Studio albums
Madonna (1983)
Like a Virgin (1984)
True Blue (1986)
Like a Prayer (1989)
Erotica (1992)
Bedtime Stories (1994)
Ray of Light (1998)
Music (2000)
American Life (2003)
Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005)
Hard Candy (2008)
MDNA (2012)
Rebel Heart (2015)
Madame X (2019)

B-Day Song
Madonna Lyrics

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And the beat goes on, I'm a happy girl
It's my birthday song, in my happy world
I know it's gonna be a good day
Oh yeah, today is my birthday, huh

And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
I'm a happy girl (I'm a happy girl)
It's my birthday song (oh yeah, it's my birthday)

In my happy world (in my happy world)

Light my candles, gotta make a wish
Wrap up the present and seal it with a kiss
Gimme a spanking, start the day off right (woo-wee)
'Cause it's my day, you gonna sing my song tonight

And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
I'm a happy girl (I'm a happy girl)
It's my birthday song (oh yeah, it's my birthday)
In my happy world (in my happy world)

I know it's gonna be a good day
Oh yeah, today it's my birthday
I'm a happy girl (I'm a happy girl)

My type of party there's no hangover
So grab your things, you better come over
We get high and we still stay sober
We throw it down and then we gonna start over
My type of party there's no hangover

And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
I'm a happy girl (I'm a happy girl)
It's my birthday song (oh yeah, it's my birthday)
In my happy world (in my happy world)

I want a diamond, don't give me a fake
I'll let you lick the frosting off my cake
Gimme a spanking, start the day off right (woo-wee)
'Cause it's my birthday, you'll be singing my song tonight

And the beat goes on (na na na na, na na na na na)
I'm a happy girl (na na na na, na na na na na)
It's my birthday song ((na na na na, na na na na na)
In my happy world (na na na na, na na na na na)

I know it's gonna be a good day, oh yeah, today is my birthday
I'm a happy girl, in my happy world
I know it's gonna be a good day, oh yeah, today is my birthday
I'm a happy girl, it's my birthday everyday

Na na na na, na na na na na
Na na na na, na na na na na, gonna sing my song tonight
Na na na na, na na na na na
Na na na na, na na na na na, gonna sing my song tonight
Na na na na, na na na na na
Na na na na, na na na na na, gonna sing my song tonight
Na na na na, na na na na na
Na na na na, na na na na na, gonna sing my song tonight

Happy birthday!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Madonna's B-Day Song describe the singer's excitement for her birthday. She is a happy girl in a happy world, and she knows it's going to be a good day. She wants to celebrate with her friends and loved ones, light candles, make a wish, and receive a diamond as a present, not a fake one. She wants to cut the cake and have someone lick the frosting off it, and also receive a spanking to start the day off right. Madonna's type of party involves no hangover, and she invites everyone to come over and join her in celebrating her special day. The beat goes on, and Madonna's birthday song is here to stay.

The song has a catchy beat that makes it perfect for a birthday celebration. It celebrates the joy and happiness of life, and the importance of cherishing every moment. Madonna's lyrics reflect the youthful exuberance of birthday celebrations, and the positive energy that comes with them. The emphasis on dancing and singing along makes it an ideal song for birthday parties.

Line by Line Meaning

And the beat goes on (and the beat goes on)
The music continues and I am in a happy state

I'm a happy girl (I'm a happy girl)
I am in a joyous and content state

It's my birthday song (oh yeah, it's my birthday)
Today is my special day and I want a song

In my happy world (in my happy world)
I live in my wonderful and blissful world

Light my candles, gotta make a wish
I must light candles and make a wish for myself

Wrap up the present and seal it with a kiss
Wrap the gift and seal it with a kiss to show my love

Gimme a spanking, start the day off right (woo-wee)
I want a playful and festive spanking to start my day

'Cause it's my day, you gonna sing my song tonight
Because it's my special day, I want to hear a celebratory song

I know it's gonna be a good day
I feel certain that today will be a positive experience

Oh yeah, today it's my birthday
Yes, today is my special day

My type of party there's no hangover
My party is enjoyable and does not have any negative consequences

So grab your things, you better come over
Get your things and come to my party

We get high and we still stay sober
We have fun but we remain responsible

We throw it down and then we gonna start over
We celebrate and then we are ready to celebrate again

I want a diamond, don't give me a fake
I desire a real diamond and not a fake one

I'll let you lick the frosting off my cake
I am willing to share the joy of my cake with you

Happy birthday!
Wishing a joyous and celebratory day

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, TEMPS D'AVANCE, IMAGEM, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, MADONNA L. CICCONE, MARTIN SOLVEIG

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