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)
Future
Madonna Lyrics
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Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is learning from the past
Not everyone can come into the future
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last)
Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is coming from the past
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last)
You ain't woke
Come here woke and hear the broken
Come give hope, come give life
Only get one, so we gotta live it right (gotta live it right)
Come make peace, oh
Come with faith and inspiration
Come complete you
Advice, positive vibes (positive vibes)
Open your mind (open your mind)
Open your eyes (open your eyes)
Yeah (yeah)
Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is learning from the past
Not everyone can come into the future
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last)
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is coming from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future, no)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last, yeah)
To the future
Past (fast)
Future (no, don't)
Last
I hope you know (know), my life is gold (gold)
I drip that ice (ice), I see the signs (signs)
Just free your mind (free)
Welcome to the future, it's a culture ride (ride)
Too much pain inside
It's an override (yeah, yeah)
You've been puttin' too much time tryin' to survive (tryin')
Don't like the person in your class, so you let 'em die
L-L-Let your light shine (yeah, yeah)
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is coming from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future, no)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last, last)
Not everyone is coming to the future (to the future, no)
Not everyone is coming from the past (past, from the past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future, no)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last, last)
Future
Quavo
Past
Sparkle
Future
We can light up the dark, everyone has a spark
Don't tell me to stop 'cause you said so (oh, yeah)
Your future is bright (bright), just don't turn off the light (lights)
Tell the sun not to shine (bright) 'cause you said so
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is coming from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future, no)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last, last)
To the future (no, past, past)
From the past
To the future (no, last)
It's the future where we come from, bein' stars
It's the future where we come from, bein' hard
It's the future where we come from, beat 'em all
It's the future where we come from, bein' boss
It's the future where you gotta pay the cost (the future)
It's the future where you come from, bein' lost (the future)
It's the future, crucifixion on a cross (woo)
But you know that I'ma rise above it all, yeah
The song “Future” by Madonna feat. Quavo is about how not everyone can move forward into the future and that those who do must accept responsibility for their actions and learn from their past. The song advises to be open-minded and to approach life with positive vibes, faith, and inspiration. The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song emphasizing its message that not everyone can come into the future and not everyone is going to last.
Madonna and Quavo seem to be trying to inspire and encourage listeners to learn from their past, make positive changes in their lives to move forward, and not to waste time on negative relationships. The tone of the song is uplifting with Madonna’s powerful vocals and Quavo’s fast-paced rap verse. The use of the term “Mambo, Huncho” in the opening line is a reference to Quavo’s nickname.
Line by Line Meaning
Not everyone is coming to the future
The future is not for everyone, some people will not make it there
Not everyone is learning from the past
Some people have not learned from the mistakes of the past
Not everyone can come into the future
The future may not be accessible to everyone
Not everyone that's here is gonna last (gonna last)
Not everyone will be able to survive in the future
You ain't woke
If you're not aware of the changes happening in the world, you're not 'woke'
Come here woke and hear the broken
Be aware of what's happening and listen to those who are hurting
Come give hope, come give life
Bring positivity and inspiration to others
Only get one, so we gotta live it right (gotta live it right)
We only have one life, so we should make the most of it and live it in the right way
Come make peace, oh
Bring peace and harmony to those around you
Come with faith and inspiration
Bring a sense of faith and inspiration to others
Come complete you
Help others find completeness and fulfillment
Advice, positive vibes (positive vibes)
Offer advice and positive energy to those around you
Open your mind (open your mind)
Be open-minded and willing to learn
Open your eyes (open your eyes)
Be aware of what's happening around you
Yeah (yeah)
To the future
Looking forward to a positive and better future
Past (fast)
The past may have been quick, but it's important to learn from it
Future (no, don't)
The future is bright and we should embrace it, not fear it
Last
We should aim to make a lasting impact in the world
I hope you know (know), my life is gold (gold)
My life has value and worth
I drip that ice (ice), I see the signs (signs)
I have acquired wealth and can recognize the signals of success
Just free your mind (free)
Open your mind and don't be limited by your current situation
Welcome to the future, it's a culture ride (ride)
The future is an exciting adventure and an opportunity for cultural growth
Too much pain inside
There is a lot of internal pain that needs to be addressed
It's an override (yeah, yeah)
It's a struggle to overcome the past and current pain and obstacles
You've been puttin' too much time tryin' to survive (tryin')
It's difficult to focus on the future when you're constantly fighting to survive in the present
L-L-Let your light shine (yeah, yeah)
Allow your positive energy and light to shine and influence those around you
We can light up the dark, everyone has a spark
We can bring positivity and light to even the darkest situations if we look for the spark within each person
Don't tell me to stop 'cause you said so (oh, yeah)
Don't let others dictate how you should live your life
Your future is bright (bright), just don't turn off the light (lights)
The future is full of opportunities and positivity, don't let negative thoughts or people dim your light
Tell the sun not to shine (bright) 'cause you said so
It's impossible to control everything, so don't try to dictate the natural course of events
It's the future where we come from, bein' stars
We should aim to be stars and make a name for ourselves in the future
It's the future where we come from, bein' hard
We should be tough and resilient in the face of obstacles in the future
It's the future where we come from, beat 'em all
We should aim to overcome all obstacles in the future
It's the future where we come from, bein' boss
We should strive to be leaders and take charge of our own futures
It's the future where you gotta pay the cost (the future)
There will be a price to pay for success and fulfillment in the future
It's the future where you come from, bein' lost (the future)
It's easy to feel lost and uncertain about the future, but we need to keep pushing forward
It's the future, crucifixion on a cross (woo)
There will be challenges and difficulties to face, but we should keep striving for success
But you know that I'ma rise above it all, yeah
No matter what happens, we should aim to rise above it and achieve our goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Quavious Keyate Marshall, Maxime Picard, Clement Picard, Brittany Talia Hazzard, Thomas Wesley Pentz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unlikeavirgin
Mambo, Huncho
Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is learning from the past
Not everyone can come into the future
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last
Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is coming from the past
Not everyone can come into the future
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last
You ain't woke
Come here woke and
Hear the broken
Come give hope
Come give life
Only get one, so we gotta live it right (gotta live it right)
Come, make peace, uh
Come to pick an inspiration
Come complete you
Advise, positive vibes (positive vibes)
Open your mind (open your mind)
Open your eyes (open your eyes)
Yeah (yeah)
Not everyone is coming to the future
Not everyone is learning from the past
Not everyone can come into the future
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is learning from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future, nope)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last (last)
I hope you know, know
My life is gold (gold)
I drip that ice (ice)
I see the signs (signs)
Just free your mind (free)
Welcome to the future, it's a culture ride (ride)
Too much pain inside
It's an override
Yeah, yeah
You've been puttin' too much time tryin' to survive (tryin')
Don't like the person in your past, so you let 'em die
(Le-le-let your light shine) Yeah, yeah
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is learning from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last (last)
Not everyone is coming to the future (to the future) (no)
Not everyone is learning from the past (from the past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last (last)
We can light up the dark
Everyone has a spark
Don't tell me to stop
'Cause you said so (oh yeah)
Your future is bright (bright)
Just don't turn off the light (lights)
Tell the sun not to shine (bright)
'Cause you said so
Not everyone is coming to the future (no)
Not everyone is learning from the past (past)
Not everyone can come into the future (to the future)
Not everyone that's here is gonna last, gonna last (last)
To the future
From the past
To the future
It's the future where we come from, bein' stars
It's the future where we come from, bein' hard
It's the future where we come from, beat 'em all
It's the future where we come from, bein' boss
It's the future where you gotta pay the cost (the future)
It's the future where you come from, bein' lost (the future)
It's the future, crucifixion on a cross (woo)
But you know that I'ma rise above it all, yeah
@jchsf
It must be an incredible honor to have Madonna invite you to collaborate with her!
@AntonioBlanca1
Madame ❌ is the Queen of Pop
@outuscum
she is that but this song really blows..
@outuscum
no no...next! lady caca will be reincarnating this asap....don't even compare lady tata to Madonna....there is NO comparison...gaga sucks.
@prophetmadonna3744
no, didn't you get the memo, Madonna is the Queen of Pop. Madame X is Queen of the Universe.
@veronariba
@@olam_habidur Lady Gaga? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
@speedywood525
Oh fuckoff. Lady Gaga is NOTHING compared to Madonna..... N O T H I N G!
@GLamoRousCooKie
Honestly, this is such a bop. Madonna just doesn't miss. Ever.
@kiwikiwi2483
2 years later and this song makes a lot more sense
@marklivecchi9183
Of course the satanic witch knew about it