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)
I'll Remember
Madonna Lyrics
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Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember
I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm
I'll remember, hmm
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
Remember
Madonna's song "I'll Remember" is a tribute to a past lover for teaching her valuable life lessons. The singer recalls how the person helped her develop her strength, taught her how to let go and move on, and encouraged her to find happiness in life. Madonna reflects on the past and acknowledges the role of the person in shaping her into the woman she is today, saying goodbye to the pain and regret and welcoming new beginnings. The recurrent line "I'll remember" highlights the importance of the memories and the impact they have had on the singer's present.
The lyrics delve into the concept of personal growth and strength, emphasizing the importance of resilience when facing difficult situations. The lines "Inside I was a child/ That could not mend a broken wing/ Outside I looked for a way/ To teach my heart to sing" depict the pain and struggle the singer went through, searching for a way to heal the scars of the past. Madonna goes on to say that now she has learned to let go of the illusion that we can possess and that traveling in stillness has taught her how to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that
The singer is saying goodbye without knowing when their true understanding of life began or how to deal with emotions. They credit the person they're saying goodbye to for teaching them how to cry.
And I'll remember
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember
The singer will remember the inner strength the person they're saying goodbye to gave them, which helps them stand on their own. They remember how this person helped them when they were in need.
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing
The singer felt like a child on the inside who couldn't fix their emotional issues, while on the outside they were looking for something to help them be happy.
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember
The artist will remember the love that was given to them and how it helped them stand on their own. They will also remember how this person changed them.
I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm
The artist learned to accept that nothing can be fully possessed and how to let go. They also learned how to find peace within stillness and will remember the feeling of happiness.
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)
The singer reiterates that they will remember the love and support they received from the person they're saying goodbye to. They also remember how this person changed them.
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
The singer is no longer afraid to cry and has found a reason to do so. They will continue to remember the person who helped them.
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
The artist reiterates that they are no longer scared to cry and have found a reason to do so. They will always remember the person who helped them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICK LEONARD, MADONNA CICCONE, RICHARD PAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alvesmarcela1
Lirycs / Letra
Hmm, hmm
Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that
And I'll remember
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember
I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm
I'll remember, hmm
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
Remember
@DF-jz6ri
Hmm, hmm
Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that
And I'll remember
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember
I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm
I'll remember, hmm
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
@alextoweh4068
We had a civil war in Liberia, West Africa, in 1990. I lost three of my brothers and my dad. This song kept me going, and it's one of my favorite songs of all times. Thanks for all your inspiration.
@djwalkerfemaledj
Sorry for your loss
@virginmaterial4175
Rip 🙏🏻
@paulhaney8326
Keep going 🙏🏻
@fatimamonteiro9878
I´m sorry for you loss Alex. Wishing you all the best.
@katr8711
I love you. You are strong! ♥️♾
@CPUMaster500
Absolute masterpiece!!!! ✌⚡
@AaronSparvier
This song really touches my heart I'll listen to this song for one day and Merry Christmas
@rodneyclarke9231
❤❤❤
@starlitmakeupchick
Another great Brendan Fraiser movie! Great soundtrack