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)
Don't You
Madonna Lyrics
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You, you make my life much bright, baby
You're always on my mind
Don't you know you, you make my load much light, baby
True love is ours to find
You came along when I was losing my way
You touched my heart and now I'm ready to say
That all your sweetness callin' back ugly skies
I couldn't ask for more
You're what I'm looking for
Oh
(chorus)
Sometimes I feel I have to get away
I change my mind when I look in your eyes
And when those clouds come in to darken our day
You're never gonna hear me say good-bye
I couldn't ask for more
You're what I'm looking for
Oh
(chorus)
Don't you know
(chorus)
Don't you know?
Uh, oww, uh, oww
Uh, oww, uh, oww
(Spoken:)
Tainted love
Oh
(chorus)
Don't you know
(chorus)
(repeat and fade)
In Madonna's song Don't You Know, the chorus beautifully captures the essence of being in love. The first line of the chorus talks about how the presence of the person makes everything better in life by just being there. The second line says that the person is always on the singer's mind, which is a classic indication and symptom of being in love. The next two lines talk about how the feeling of love lightens the load that the singer had been carrying with them before. Essentially, being in love seems to make life much better, and the song urges the listener to appreciate and acknowledge the love that is being offered to them.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on how the person came into their life when they were struggling and on the verge of losing their way. The person touched the singer's heart and caused a change to happen inside them. This transformation made them see the good in the world that was hidden under the ugly skies. In the final lines of the track, the singer expresses their gratitude for finding exactly what they were searching for in their loved one. They are content just having the person in their life, and the love they share makes life bearable even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you make my life much bright, baby
You bring light into my life and make it better
You're always on my mind
I constantly think about you
Don't you know you, you make my load much light, baby
You make my burdens easier to carry
True love is ours to find
We have found true love
You came along when I was losing my way
You helped me when I was lost and confused
You touched my heart and now I'm ready to say
You have emotionally impacted me and now I am ready to express my feelings
That all your sweetness callin' back ugly skies
Your kindness and love make the bad times easier to handle
And now I've fallen for the look in your eyes
I have fallen in love with you and the way you gaze at me
I couldn't ask for more
I am content and grateful for everything you have given me
You're what I'm looking for
You are everything I want and need
Sometimes I feel I have to get away
Occasionally, I feel overwhelmed and need a break
I change my mind when I look in your eyes
My thoughts change when I see you and I remember how much you mean to me
And when those clouds come in to darken our day
When bad things happen, you are always there for me
You're never gonna hear me say good-bye
I will never leave you or let you go
Don't you know?
Do you realize how much you mean to me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carl Mcintosh, Jane Sendall Peters, Steve Nichol
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smithsmith6778
When I saw this video I went to a thrift shop and found a shirt that was like this. But I actually liked the shirt even more than the one she's wearing.
It was good to see her just looking natural and beautiful and being authentic. One of my favorite videos of Madonna.
Now, here it is 2024 and everyone is trashing her being on tour at age 65.
Instead of praising her for still being Someone who wants to get out there and live everyone is making fun of her.
I guess a lot of people wouldn't be sad if they heard of Madonna being sick in bed. Or unable to walk.
Keep going Madonna, do you !
Thank you for being part of my life in the eighties and inspiring me.
Growing up in the 80s, a lot of bands have split up and we never heard from them anymore, but Madonna is still here. And we should support her.
@robertjohnson1602
One of Madonna's best songs and is underrated for its originality. 23 years old and it still holds up. Nostalgic and heartfelt with the orchestral strings echoing the sentiment that time is moving and we cannot stop it. Complimented by the Wild West theme.
@Fingerling2012
Geez 23 years already, seems like yesterday when this came on vh1
@roseenglish6872
Well said!
@brd8764
#btw
@BigatingMasahista
These dancers deserve to be known and remembered! Fantastic choreography and execution!
@ambulanssoforuyandancarklh2088
best comment
@shaunwitten543
1:18 Canadian actor Christian Vincent of LOGO series Noah's Arc.
@1jazzyphae
Facts
@ianminto5654
the choreography is just class!!! as is the song!
@carloartificialintelligence
They're the perfect "dancing queer"cowboys.