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)

Inside Out
Madonna Lyrics

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Hold me closer, full disclosure
Let it out, let me in, yeah
On your knees, confess to me
Every doubt, every sin, yeah
That's how love's supposed to be

I wanna know what you're all about
You're beautiful when you're broken down

Let your walls crumble to the ground
Let me love you from the inside out

Every scar that you try to hide
All the dark corners of your mind
Show me yours, and I'll show you mine
Let me love you from the inside out

Let's discover one another
Kiss me here, touch me there, yeah
Purest form of ecstasy
Truth or dare, don't be scared, yeah
Let me solve your mystery

I wanna know what you're all about
You're beautiful when you're broken down
Let your walls crumble to the ground
Let me love you from the inside out

Every scar that you try to hide
All the dark corners of your mind
Show me yours, and I'll show you mine
Let me love you from the inside out

Let me love you from the inside out
Let me love you from the inside out

Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah
Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah

Let's cross the line
So far we won't come back
Can't read your mind
I shouldn't have to ask

Cynical smile
Time to take off your mask
I'm on your side
So let me love you
Let me love you
(Let me love you from the inside out)

I wanna love you from the inside out

I wanna know what you're all about
You're beautiful when you're broken down
Let your walls crumble to the ground
Let me love you from the inside out

Every scar that you try to hide
All the dark corners of your mind
Show me yours, and I'll show you mine
Let me love you from the inside out

I wanna know what you're all about
You're beautiful when you're broken down
Let your walls crumble to the ground
Let me love you from the inside out

Every scar that you try to hide
All the dark corners of your mind
Show me yours, and I'll show you mine
Let me love you from the inside out

Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah
Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah

Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah
Let me love you, let me you from
Let me love you from the inside out, yeah

Let me love you from the inside out, yeah

Overall Meaning

"Inside Out" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. Released in 2015, the song is about deep emotional intimacy and being open and vulnerable in a relationship. Madonna encourages her partner to share every part of themselves, even the dark corners of their mind. She wants to love them from the inside out and understand what they're all about. Madonna sings that when her partner is broken down and vulnerable, they're even more beautiful to her.

The chorus of "Inside Out" urges her partner to let their walls crumble and show her every scar they try to hide. Madonna wants to know everything about her partner, and she's willing to share everything about herself in return. She believes that true love is about letting each other discover one another and kiss and touch in pure ecstasy. Madonna encourages her partner to take off their mask and let her love them from the inside out.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold me closer, full disclosure
Come closer to me and tell me everything on your mind, without holding back.

Let it out, let me in, yeah
Share your innermost thoughts and feelings with me and let me into your life intimately.

On your knees, confess to me
Be vulnerable and sincere with me, as if confessing to a higher power.

Every doubt, every sin, yeah
Tell me about all your doubts and insecurities, as well as your past mistakes and regrets.

That's how love's supposed to be
This level of intimacy and honesty is essential for a deep, meaningful relationship.

I wanna know what you're all about
I want to understand who you truly are as a person, including your strengths and weaknesses.

You're beautiful when you're broken down
Your vulnerability and imperfections make you truly beautiful in my eyes.

Let your walls crumble to the ground
Tear down the emotional barriers that are preventing us from connecting on a deeper level.

Let me love you from the inside out
Let me love you with my whole heart and soul, exploring every aspect of who you are.

Every scar that you try to hide
I want to know about the wounds and scars from your past that you try to keep hidden from others.

All the dark corners of your mind
Reveal the hidden parts of yourself that you are afraid to share with others.

Show me yours, and I'll show you mine
If you trust me enough to show me your deepest, darkest secrets, I will reciprocate and do the same.

Let's discover one another
Let's take the time to explore each other's thoughts, feelings, and desires, and learn from one another.

Kiss me here, touch me there, yeah
Let's indulge in physical intimacy as we explore each other emotionally.

Purest form of ecstasy
The combination of emotional and physical intimacy is the purest form of pleasure and fulfillment.

Truth or dare, don't be scared, yeah
Let's be spontaneous and playful as we explore each other and push our boundaries.

Let me solve your mystery
Let me take the time to understand and figure out what makes you tick, and help you become more self-aware.

Let's cross the line
Let's push past our comfort zones and explore uncharted emotional and physical territory together.

So far we won't come back
Let's commit to this journey of intimacy and self-discovery together in a way that we can't turn back from.

Can't read your mind
I can't fully understand you if you keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself.

I shouldn't have to ask
I want you to feel comfortable enough to share your innermost thoughts with me without me having to constantly prompt you to do so.

Cynical smile
Your guarded and skeptical expression implies that you don't fully trust me yet.

Time to take off your mask
It's time to let your guard down and be your true, authentic self with me.

I'm on your side
I am here to support and love you unconditionally, no matter what you choose to reveal to me.

Let me love you
Allow me to love and care for you in a way that transcends superficial aspects of our relationship.

Let me love you from the inside out
Let me love and cherish every aspect of who you are, including the parts you keep hidden from others.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Evan Bogart, Sean Douglas, Jason Evigan, Madonna Ciccone, Michael Dean

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