Keep It Together
Madonna Lyrics


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Keep, keep it together forever, together
Keep people together forever, together
Keep people together forever, together
Keep people together forever, together

I got brothers, I got some sisters too
Stuck in the middle tell you what I'm gonna do
Gonna get out of here, I'm gonna leave this place
So I can forget every single hungry face
I'm tired of sharing all the hand me downs
To get attention I must always be the clown
I want to be different, I want to be on my own
But Daddy said listen, you will always have a home

Keep it together in the family
They're a reminder of your history
Brothers and sisters they hold the key
To your heart and your soul
Don't forget that your family is gold

I hit the big time but I still get the blues
Everyone's a stranger, city life can get to you
People can be so cold, never want to turn your back
Just givin' to get something
Always wanting something back
When I get lonely and I need to be
Loved for who I am, not what they want to see
Brothers and sisters, they've always been there for me
We have a connection, home is where the heart should be

Keep it together in the family
They're a reminder of your history
Brothers and sisters they hold the key
To your heart and your soul
Don't forget that your family is gold

When I look back on all the misery
And all the heartache that they brought to me
I wouldn't change it for another chance
'Cause blood is thicker than any other circumstance

Keep, keep it together forever, keep it together
Keep people together forever, together

When I get lonely and I need to be
Loved for who I am, not what they want to see
Brothers and sisters, they've always been there for me
We have a connection, home is where the heart should be

When I look back on all the misery
And all the heartache that they brought to me
I wouldn't change it for another chance
'Cause blood is thicker than any other circumstance

Keep it together in the family
They're a reminder of your history
Brothers and sisters they hold the key
To your heart and your soul
Don't forget that your family is gold





Keep, keep it together
Keep people together forever and ever

Overall Meaning

In Madonna's song "Keep It Together", she belts out a message about the importance of family and staying united through thick and thin. The song's lyrics touch on the ups and downs of fame and fortune, but ultimately Madonna reminds us all that blood is thicker than water and family is truly priceless. The repeated refrain of "Keep it together in the family" underscores this theme and encourages the listener to remember the importance of treasuring those closest to them.


In the verses, Madonna speaks honestly about different phases of her life, including her childhood, rise to fame, and bouts of loneliness. She describes growing up with siblings and feeling like the odd one out, as well as finding solace in her family when the pressures of celebrity life become overwhelming. Through these experiences, Madonna comes to understand the value of keeping family close and never taking them for granted.


Overall, "Keep It Together" is a powerful anthem about the significance of family and the bonds that tie us together, no matter what we go through in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep, keep it together forever, together
Emphasizing the importance of keeping people together indefinitely.


I got brothers, I got some sisters too
I have siblings in my family.


Stuck in the middle tell you what I'm gonna do
Feeling stuck or in a tough position, but making a plan to improve my life.


Gonna get out of here, I'm gonna leave this place
Planning to leave this situation or place behind for a better life.


So I can forget every single hungry face
Wanting to escape from the memories of hardship or lack.


I'm tired of sharing all the hand me downs
Fed up with constantly receiving used or old items instead of new ones.


To get attention I must always be the clown
Feeling like I have to act silly or entertain in order to be noticed or loved.


I want to be different, I want to be on my own
Desiring independence or uniqueness in my life.


But Daddy said listen, you will always have a home
My father reassured me that I will always have a place to call home with my family.


Keep it together in the family
Urging to maintain harmony and unity within the family.


They're a reminder of your history
The family represents your past and where you came from.


Brothers and sisters they hold the key
Siblings are important and have the ability to unlock or influence important parts of your life.


To your heart and your soul
Siblings connect with your emotional and spiritual self.


Don't forget that your family is gold
Highlighting the value and priceless nature of family.


I hit the big time but I still get the blues
Even after achieving success, I sometimes still feel down or sad.


Everyone's a stranger, city life can get to you
In the city, it can be easy to feel like everyone is unfamiliar and distant.


People can be so cold, never want to turn your back
Some people can be unkind or untrustworthy, so it is important to be cautious.


Just givin' to get something, always wanting something back
People can be selfish and only give when they know they will receive something in return.


When I get lonely and I need to be
Expressing a common feeling of loneliness and longing for connection.


Loved for who I am, not what they want to see
Desiring to be accepted and loved for one's true self, not just for what they can offer.


We have a connection, home is where the heart should be
Feeling a strong bond with family and viewing home as the place where one's heart belongs.


When I look back on all the misery
Reflecting on past hardships or struggles.


And all the heartache that they brought to me
Acknowledging that family can also bring pain or sorrow.


I wouldn't change it for another chance
Despite the difficulties, I would not trade my family for anything.


'Cause blood is thicker than any other circumstance
The bond of family is stronger and more important than any other situation or relationship.


Keep people together forever, together
Repeating the importance of keeping people together indefinitely.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Pate Bray, Madonna Ciccone

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