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 of Me
Madonna Lyrics
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The things we used to do
The secrets we once shared
I'll always find them there
In my memories
But this heartache isn't going anywhere
In the public eye I act like I don't care
I'm crying
I will always have you, inside of me
Even though you're gone
Love still carries on
Love, inside of me
I keep a picture of you
Next to my bed at night
And when I wake up scared
I know I'll find you there
Watching over me
When my world seems to crumble all around
And foolish people try to bring me down
I just think of your smiling face
And I'm flying
I will always have you, inside of me
Even though you're gone
Love still carries on
Love, inside of me
You'll always be inside of my heart
Inside of me
When my world seems to crumble all around
And foolish people try to bring me down
I just think of your smiling face
And I'm flying
I will always have you, inside of me
Even though you're gone
Love still carries on
Love, inside of me
I will always have you, inside of me
Even though you're gone
Love still carries on
Love still carries on
(I will always feel you)
You'll always be inside of my heart
I'll always have you inside of me
(I will always have you)
"Inside of Me" is a song by Madonna from her 1994 album "Bedtime Stories". The lyrics speak of a love that once existed and now only exists in memory. The singer is filled with heartache and finds solace in memories of their love. They keep a picture of their lover next to their bed and find comfort in the thought that their lover is watching over them. The singer acts like they don't care when they are in public but when no one is watching, they cry.
The song is a powerful reflection on lost love and the pain that comes with it. The chorus, "I will always have you, inside of me" is a haunting reminder that even though the person is gone from their life, they will always carry a part of them with them.
Madonna's performance on this track is filled with emotion, and her vocal delivery perfectly captures the pain of lost love. The song's production is stripped down, allowing Madonna's vocals to take center stage. The backing track consists of a simple beat and a soft melody on a keyboard.
Overall, "Inside of Me" is a poignant and powerful song about the enduring nature of love and the pain that comes with its loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop thinking of you
My thoughts are consumed by memories of you
The things we used to do
All the experiences we shared together
The secrets we once shared
The intimate confidences we revealed only to each other
I'll always find them there
These memories never fade away
In my memories
These memories exist within my mind
But this heartache isn't going anywhere
I'm still feeling the pain of your absence
In the public eye I act like I don't care
I pretend I've moved on from you when I'm around others
When there's no one watching me
But when I'm alone
I'm crying
I allow myself to grieve and shed tears for the love I lost
I will always have you, inside of me
You will always be a part of me, in my heart and soul
Even though you're gone
Despite the fact that you're no longer with me
Love still carries on
My love for you remains strong
Love, inside of me
Because you're a part of me, love lives within me
I keep a picture of you
I hold onto your image
Next to my bed at night
And I keep that image close to me, especially at night
And when I wake up scared
When I feel frightened or alone
I know I'll find you there
I know you'll always be with me in spirit
Watching over me
Protecting and guiding me as you always have
When my world seems to crumble all around
During times of great turmoil and despair
And foolish people try to bring me down
When others try to bring me down with negativity or cruelty
I just think of your smiling face
I remember the joy, comfort and love you brought me
And I'm flying
I feel uplifted and my spirit soars
You'll always be inside of my heart
Your love and memory will always be a part of me
Even though you're gone
Despite the fact that I've lost you
Love still carries on
My love for you remains alive and well
Love still carries on
Love always perseveres, through all obstacles and circumstances
(I will always feel you)
I sense your presence with me, even when you're physically absent
You'll always be inside of my heart
Your memory is eternally embedded in my heart and soul
I'll always have you inside of me
I'll always carry you with me, wherever I go
(I will always have you)
You'll always be a part of me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHEP PETTIBONE, DAVE HALL, MADONNA CICCONE, NELLEE HOOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Cochran
on Die Another Day
The only good thing about that sucky film is this song