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)

I Dont Give A
Madonna Lyrics

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Wake up ex-wife
This is your life
Children on your own
Turning on the telephone
Messengers, manager
No time for a manicure
Working out, shake my ass
I know how to multi-task

Connecting to the WIFI
Went from nerd to superb
Have you seen the new guy?
I forgot the password
Gotta call the babysitter
Tweetin' on the elevator
I could take a helicopter
I don't even feel the pressure

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right

I'm moving fast can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem
I don't give a

You were so mad at me
Who's got custody
Lawyers suck it up
Didn't have a pre-nup
Make a film, write a song
Gotta get my stockings on
Meet the press, buy the dress
All of this to impress
Ride my horse, break some bones
Take it down a semitone
I forgot to say my prayers
Baby Jesus on the stairs
Gotta sign a contract
Gotta get my money back
All the biters have to go
Standing in the front row

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right

I'm moving fast can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem
I don't give a

I tried to be a good girl
I tried to be your wife
Diminished myself
And I swallowed my light
I tried to become all
That you expect of me
And if it was a failure
I don't give a

I don't give a
I don't give a
I don't give a
I don't give a

Shots fire, anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
You don't hear them bums on nothin', that's fire
Tell 'em, catch fire
In the Bugatti, ten grand, one tire
Ayo Madonna, Nicki ah say you original Don Dada
Inna ya Gabbana, Inna all ya Prada
We material girls, ain't nobody hotter
Pops collar
See I really can't relate to your Volvo
And you can't get these shoes at a Aldo
When I let a dude go, that's his loss
I was cuttin' him checks, I was his boss
Yo I don't give a f you, a curse, nor bless you
Never let them stress you.
I ain't a business woman, I'm a business, woman
And I'm known for giving bitches the business, woman

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right

I'm moving fast can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem
I don't give a

There's only one queen, and that's Madonna

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Don't Give A" by Nicki Minaj featuring Madonna is a portrayal of the life of a successful female celebrity who is juggling different roles and responsibilities without feeling the pressure. The first verse describes her busy life as a mother, ex-wife, and artist. While taking care of her children, she is also dealing with her messengers and manager without having enough time for herself. However, she knows how to multi-task by working out and shaking her ass while connecting her phone to the WIFI. She has to deal with different challenges such as forgetting her password, calling the babysitter, tweeting on the elevator, and taking a helicopter without feeling the pressure. She assures herself that everything will be okay and she doesn't care about what people say, she will live fast and right.

The second verse describes the challenges she faced when she was married and divorced. She talks about the custody battle with her ex-husband and the need for lawyers to resolve the issue. Despite the challenges with her ex, she still keeps herself busy by writing songs, making films, and getting ready for press meetings. She does all of these things to impress others and make them recommend her to stand in the front row. In the bridge, she reminisces about trying to be a good girl and wife, but failed. She tried to be all her ex-husband wanted her to be, but if that made her a failure, she doesn't give a damn.

The third verse features Nicki Minaj rapping about being a boss and living a life of luxury. She drops references to expensive brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Aldo. She boasts that she is a businesswoman and capable of giving other women in the industry a run for their money. She doesn't care about the people who try to bring her down, curse, bless or stress her. She is the queen, and Madonna is the only other queen she acknowledges.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up ex-wife
Starting my day as a divorced woman.

This is your life
Taking ownership of my own life and decisions.

Children on your own
Raising my kids as a single mother.

Turning on the telephone
Dealing with a busy schedule and constant communication.

Messengers, manager
Dealing with various people to manage my career.

No time for a manicure
Too busy to take care of my nails.

Working out, shake my ass
Making time for my physical health and fitness goals.

I know how to multi-task
I am capable of handling multiple tasks successfully.

Connecting to the WIFI
Reliance on technology and staying connected online.

Went from nerd to superb
Improving myself and gaining confidence.

Have you seen the new guy?
Unbothered by what people think of the men I date.

I forgot the password
Human error and forgetfulness.

Gotta call the babysitter
Making arrangements for my children.

Tweetin' on the elevator
Using social media anytime and anywhere.

I could take a helicopter
Privileged enough to have a more luxurious means of transportation.

I don't even feel the pressure
Being unfazed by the expectations and pressures of others.

I'm gonna be okay
Having confidence in myself and my choices.

I don't care what the people say
Valuing my own opinions and choices above others'.

I'm gonna be alright
Believing that everything will be okay in the future.

Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
Living life on my own terms and with passion.

I'm moving fast can you follow my track?
Progressing quickly in my career and life.

I'm moving fast and I like it like that
Enjoying the pace of my life and career.

I do ten things all at once
Capable of handling multiple tasks at once.

And if you have a problem
Unaffected by the opinions or criticisms of others.

I tried to be a good girl
Making an effort to conform to societal expectations and roles.

I tried to be your wife
Attempting to fulfill the traditional societal role of being a wife.

Diminished myself
Lowering my own value and worth in order to meet societal expectations.

And I swallowed my light
Ignoring or suppressing my own talents, abilities, and desires.

I tried to become all that you expect of me
Trying to fit a mold of someone else's expectations.

And if it was a failure
Unashamed of my failures and learning experiences.

I don't give a
Unaffected by others' opinions or judgments.

Shots fire, anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
Emphasizing Nicki Minaj's talent and skills.

Tell 'em, catch fire
Encouraging others to match her level of success and greatness.

I was cuttin' him checks, I was his boss
Financially supporting and having control over her partner.

Yo I don't give a f you, a curse, nor bless you
Ignoring others and not being affected by their opinions.

Never let them stress you
Advising others to not let others' opinions and pressures affect them.

I ain't a business woman, I'm a business, woman
Emphasizing her skills as a successful businessperson.

And I'm known for giving bitches the business, woman
Having a reputation for being assertive and successful.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, MONEY MACK MUSIC, TEMPS D'AVANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . MADONNA, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, MARTIN SOLVEIG, JULIEN JABRE

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