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)
La Isla Bonita 2008
Madonna Lyrics
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Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
Just like I'd never gone, I knew the song
A young girl with eyes like the desert
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
Tropical the island breeze
This is where I long to be
La isla bonita
And when the samba played
The sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
Your Spanish lullaby
I fell in love with San Pedro
Warm wind carried on the sea, he called to me
Te dijo te amo
I prayed that the days would last
They went so fast
Tropical the island breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La isla bonita
And when the samba played
The sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
Your Spanish lullaby
I want to be where the sun warms the sky
When it's time for siesta you can watch them go by
Beautiful faces, no cares in this world
Where a girl loves a boy, and a boy loves a girl
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
Tropical the island breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La isla bonita
And when the samba played
The sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
Your Spanish lullaby
Tropical the island breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La isla bonita
And when the samba played
The sun would set so high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
Your Spanish lullaby
La la la la la la la
Te dijo te amo
La la la la la la la
Él dijo que te ama
The lyrics of the song "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna depict her longing for a beautiful island called San Pedro. Madonna reminisces about her past visit to the island where she fell in love with its picturesque beauty and the Spanish language. The song captures the essence of Madonna's love and appreciation for the vibrant culture, picturesque locations, and the romantic flavor of the Latin people.
Madonna's music video for "La Isla Bonita" was shot in Los Angeles and showcases flamenco dancers, bullfighters, and acrobats amidst the sultry Spanish settings. One of the intriguing parts of the song's lyrics is the phrase "Te dijo te amo," which means "he said I love you" in Spanish. Madonna's choice to incorporate Spanish lyrics in the song is a reflection of her admiration for the Hispanic culture and love for the language.
Moreover, the song "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna is a mix of pop, Latin, and flamenco music that makes it one of the most appreciated party hits. The lyrics highlight Madonna's unique and innovative approach towards music as she used the Spanish music genre's elements to make a song that conveys her longing for an island paradise. The song's upbeat melody, Madonna's powerful vocals, and the Spanish guitar tune create an emotionally charged atmosphere that stays etched in the listener's memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Como puede ser verdad
How can it be true?
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
I had a dream about San Pedro
Just like I'd never gone, I knew the song
Though I had never been there, I knew the song
A young girl with eyes like the desert
There was a young girl who had eyes like the desert
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
It feels like it was just yesterday, not too far away
Tropical the island breeze
The island has a tropical breeze
All of nature wild and free
Nature is untamed and free
This is where I long to be
I wish I could be here
And when the samba played
When the samba music played
The sun would set so high
The sun would set very high
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes
The music was loud and the sun was bright
Your Spanish lullaby
Your soothing Spanish song
I fell in love with San Pedro
I fell in love with San Pedro
Warm wind carried on the sea, he called to me
A warm wind carried his voice to me through the sea
Te dijo te amo
He said 'I love you'
I prayed that the days would last
I wished that the days would never end
They went so fast
But they passed quickly
I want to be where the sun warms the sky
I wish to be where the sun warms the sky
When it's time for siesta you can watch them go by
During siesta time, you can watch people pass by
Beautiful faces, no cares in this world
There are beautiful faces with no worries in this world
Where a girl loves a boy, and a boy loves a girl
Where a girl and a boy love each other
La la la la la la la
Music interlude
Te dijo te amo
He said 'I love you'
La la la la la la la
Music interlude
Él dijo que te ama
He said he loves you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Patrick Leonard, Bruce Gaitsch, Madonna Ciccone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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DIVINO ESCUCHARLO 🏆 2022❤️👈
LA VIDA, ES UN PLACER
LA VEJEZ, ES UN PRIVILEGIO
LA SABIDURIA, SE APRENDE
EL EXITO, SE LUCHA
LA HUMILDAD, SE NACE
EL AMOR, SE SIENTE
EL RESPECTO, SE GANA
EL ODIO, TE ENFERMA
EL DESEO, TE FORTALECE
EL CASTIGO, TE HUMILLA
LA ALEGRIA, TE REJUVENECE
LA FELICIDAD, TE AMAS
LAS BENDICIONES, TE PROTEGEN
LA GRATITUD, SON BENDICIONES/
and vini
she is so energetic and dominates the stage in such a unique way, there is an incredible band, a great structure and dancers, but she remains the centerpiece and doesn’t slow down for a moment
that's why she's the only and one queen of music
Laureano Paredes
No me voy a olvidar nunca de esta noche, fue un show increible i baile hasta morir cada uno de los temas de mi reina absoluta Madonaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!
Karol Almendarez Araya
Que buena suerte , tuviste de verla en vivo es uno de mis sueños
Emmanuel Manrique
dónde fue? en qué año jeje
Paulina Retamales
😍♥️♥️
Danielito
ENVIDIAAAA jeje
Patryk Lentas
popoopppppppppppppppp
Alisha Palacios Vlogs
Estuve alli ;) el mejor concierto de mi vida hasta ahora
HENRY ALDANA
Cuando fue?
SUSAN GUERRA
Que dichosa!!!!!!!!!!!