Erotica
Madonna Lyrics
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My name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight
I'd like to put you in a trance
If I take you from behind
Push myself into your mind
When you least expect it
If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child
Will you let yourself go wild?
Let my mouth go where it wants to
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to
(uh, uh, uh)
I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
Once you put your hand in the flame
You can never be the same
There's a certain satisfaction
In a little bit of pain
I can see you understand
I can tell that you're the same
If you're afraid, well rise above
I only hurt the ones I love
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to
(uh, uh, uh)
I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
Erotica, romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, romance
Put your hands all over my body
(uh, uh, uh)
I don't think you know what pain is
I don't think you've gone that way
I could bring you so much pleasure
I'll come to you when you say
I know you want me
I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes
Erotic, erotic
Erotic
Put your hands all over my body
All over me
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I like to do a different kind of (ah, ha, ah)
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, romance
Put your hands all over my body
Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better
Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away
Erotica
Madonna's Erotica is a song about pleasure, pain, and control. The lyrics suggest a relationship that's more about play and power rather than romance. The lyrics are sung in the voice of Dita, a character that Madonna created and used as a pseudonym for her own persona. Dita expresses her desire to help the listener embrace their deepest desires and fears. She claims that they will be under her control, and she will take them through a trance-like experience that will help them experience pleasure and satisfaction.
The lyrics of Erotica are suggestive and sometimes explicit. Madonna talks about pain and pleasure, domination and submission, and the satisfaction that comes from experiencing both. The song's powerful beats and pounding rhythm help to reinforce the message of control and dominance. Madonna sings as a voice of authority, urging the listener to give in to their desires and trust her.
The song is a bold statement from Madonna about sexuality and empowerment. She's using her music to assert her dominance and challenge society's traditional roles and expectations for women. The song is a celebration of pleasure, pain, and the freedom to explore one's deepest desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Erotica, romance
I'm going to sing about sex, love, and seduction
My name is Dita
I'm adopting a persona, and my name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight
I'll be the one who's in control and dominates in the sexual encounter
I'd like to put you in a trance
I want to mesmerize you and make you deeply aroused
If I take you from behind
If I position myself behind you and penetrate you
Push myself into your mind
I want to penetrate your thoughts and desires as well as your body
When you least expect it
Will you try and reject it?
If I surprise you with my advances, will you resist or give in?
If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child
Will you let yourself go wild?
If I take the lead and control things, will you submit and become uninhibited?
Let my mouth go where it wants to
I want to perform oral sex on you wherever and however I desire
Give it up, do as I say
Do what I tell you and surrender to my desires
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to
(uh, uh, uh)
I will love you intensely and passionately, and show you how to experience strong pleasure with me
I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
I want to hypnotize you completely and have you touch my body sensually
Once you put your hand in the flame
You can never be the same
There's a certain satisfaction
In a little bit of pain
Once you indulge in intense sexual pleasure, you will never forget it, and a little bit of pain can be sexually gratifying
I can see you understand
I can tell that you're the same
If you're afraid, well rise above
I only hurt the ones I love
I sense that you're like me in wanting this kind of intense sexual experience, and even if it seems scary, resist fear and trust me because I only hurt the ones I love
I don't think you know what pain is
I don't think you've gone that way
I could bring you so much pleasure
I'll come to you when you say
I know you want me
I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes
You haven't experienced the kind of pain and pleasure that I can offer, but you want me to show you, and I will come to you when you're ready; trust me, I won't hurt you, just let go and surrender to your desires
Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better
Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away
Sometimes only intense pleasure that involves a little bit of pain can alleviate the pain that you feel deep inside
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Shimkin, Madonna Ciccone, Shep Pettibone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hope you enjoy the HD version of Erotica! You can also download/stream the Erotica maxi-single here: https://Rhino.lnk.to/erotica
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QUEEN
@htimseyllib1439
Definitely need the original American Life video released next!!!
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YESSS, I LOVE U
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#JusticeForErotica
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We love u queen dont be old please😢💙
@rp8832
Sad people are not realizing the importance of this video/song in Pop Music History.
@mrstrange7350
You should listen to: La Toya Jackson - Sexuаl Feeling 🌹
@funkydown
more like how much it's trying to be hot and fails
@williameckert8149
I didn't care for it, when it was released. I've come to appreciate in my older years. I a Hugh fan overall. William LaCara😊