"Nothing Really Matters" is a song of understanding and realization, acknow… Read Full Bio ↴"Nothing Really Matters" is a song of understanding and realization, acknowledging that life changes and that we should all live to spread love and happiness. The lyrics of the song tell a story of the narrator realizing something as they grow up: that ultimately, nothing matters but love. The narrator learns that if they give love, it will come back to them, while nothing takes away the past like the future and nothing brings light better than the darkness – referring to the power of love and kindness. Finally, the chorus emphasizes that love is all we need, and that everything we give will come back to us.

Nothing Really Matters
Madonna Lyrics

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When I was very young
Nothing really mattered to me
But making myself happy
I was the only one

Now that I am grown
Everything's changed
I'll never be the same

Because of you

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Looking at my life
It's very clear to me
I lived so selfishly
I was the only one

I realize
That nobody wins
Something is ending
And something begins

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing takes the past away
Like the future
Nothing makes the darkness go
Like the light

You're shelter from the storm
Give me comfort in your arms

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you (Everything I give you)
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need

Overall Meaning

In Madonna's song "Nothing Really Matters," she explores the idea of love and how it changes our perception of the world around us. The opening lines of the song express the idea that when we are young, everything is about making ourselves happy. As we grow and experience love, everything changes, and we are no longer the same person we were before. The lyrics illustrate how love shows us that the things that once mattered to us are no longer important, and that love is all we really need in life.

Madonna then reflects on her past, realizing that she used to live selfishly, and that she was the only one who mattered. However, as she continues to sing, she acknowledges that love changes us and that nobody really wins when it comes to love. She ends the song with the idea that love is all we need and that everything we give to our loved ones eventually comes back to us.

In essence, the song is a meditation on the transformative power of love. It shows how love can change our perspective on life and make us better people. Madonna's lyrics are honest and reflective, and the melody is full of emotion, making it one of her most powerful songs.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was very young
During my childhood days

Nothing really mattered to me
I only wanted to be happy and satisfied in my own little world

But making myself happy
I was focused on self-care and self-love

I was the only one
I only cared about myself

Now that I am grown
As I have matured

Everything's changed
My outlook towards life and priorities have changed

I'll never be the same
I can not go back and be the person that I once was

Because of you
Due to the person I love

Nothing really matters
At the end of the day, all the materialistic things are of no real importance

Love is all we need
All we need is love to make our life meaningful and happy

Everything I give you
All my love and belongings that I share with you

All comes back to me
I receive back love and happiness in abundance when I share it with you

Looking at my life
When I reflect on my life

It's very clear to me
I can see it more vividly

I lived so selfishly
My past behavior showed that I was more concerned about myself

I realize
Now, I understand

That nobody wins
In a selfish pursuit, no one really comes out on top

Something is ending
An era is coming to an end

And something begins
A new chapter is starting

Nothing takes the past away
No matter how hard we try, we can not change the past

Like the future
But, we can shape our future as per our will and choices

Nothing makes the darkness go
The only way to get out of the mess is to face the dark clouds head-on

Like the light
And bring in the light of positivity and hope

You're shelter from the storm
You provide me with protection from the worldly troubles

Give me comfort in your arms
And console me with the warmth of your love

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kevaunmitchell1316

26w↑21

When I was very young
Nothing really mattered to me
But making myself happy
I was the only one
Now that I am grown
Everything's changed
I'll never be the same
Because of you

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Looking at my life
It's very clear to me
I lived so selfishly
I was the only one
I realize
That nobody wins
Something is ending
And something begins

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to-
Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing takes the past away
Like the future
Nothing makes the darkness go
Like the light
You're shelter from the storm
Give me comfort in your arms

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me
Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me
Nothing really matters
Love is all we need

All comments from YouTube:

@swilda123

27w↑199

I'm 32 years old now and couldn't forget how this powerful song get me through my deppressed time as a teenager.

@chocolatnoir1108

24w↑9

yep, love is all you need, especially loving yourself before you love someone or anything else. Madonna’s whole music catalogue is my lifetime theme song❤

@traydafaka3038

23w↑1

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@traydafaka3038

23w↑1

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@kateiv1700

20w

Same,sis❤

@dardanella_okean

17w

1998

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@j0zHy1

27w↑297

I always loved this song but never imagined she would opened a show with this song. It's perfect

@yoni5570

25w↑1

❤

@lucyfer4420

25w↑10

Indeed.....especially in this tour which looks back at her 40 year career....

@user-yh1nt1qc9n

18w

I was so surprised too...I love the ambiance of the opening... very majestic.

@escapingboredom6958

28w↑763

Finally, She sang this song. She knows what her fans want

@valentinomiller6251

27w↑35

I don't think Madonna thinks about what her fans want. I think she thinks more about what story she wants to tell and what songs fit that story. Since "Drowned World", her concerts were not dependent upon her hit songs, and as fans, for the most part, we've come to accept that, at least I have. If she really cared what the fans -- not me, mind you -- wanted, she would sing more of her hits. I'm thrilled with the setlist, but it does leave out quite a few hits and BIGGER-hit songs. "You'll See", "I'll Remember", "Take a Bow", "Cherish", among many others were all big hits, yet were AGAIN ignored. Again, I'm fine with that, because the setlist that we do get is nonetheless awesome

@AppleCinnamon1

27w↑9

@@valentinomiller6251 You are right. Probably that is what we (a lot of or most of her fans) love her for. That she departs from the point where is at, knows what she wants to say, reflects back on her songs and chooses the ones that express what she wants to say. Past, present and future are interconnected.

@gusbean

27w↑6

Thats what I just heard! Had she kept this gem hidden in the cuts, off song lists at concerts til now? A true dance floor banger for sure. ⭐️

@ronrodriguez9741

27w↑3

Stream Madonna! Stream POPULAR!

@ernestl9330

26w↑10

The same whit Bad Girl and Bedtime Story 🥹

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@flovv4580

1y↑591

Her best album ever. She was going trough a deep spiritual phase. Very creative stuff, both musically and visually.

@kukuhsantoso5190

45w↑16

So true

@onlyparadise

39w

She went through a satanic ritual phases and she has successfully sold her soul to him...

@Model_Roe

38w↑18

Bruh I love this album I listened from start to finish so many times really underrated masterpiece in my opinion

@lorenzosemeraro9447

19w

❤

@DawnyDarko

19w↑2

Yes, this was definitely her best album. Authentic, deep, spiritual 💜

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@leandrocruz2744

27w↑139

This song has finally got the recognition it deserves. Great opening song for her Celebration Tour. Hope it remains in the setlist til the end of it.

@PDC1987

20w↑3

She would literally never change the opening number of a concert lol.

@goth_bratz

3y↑1.7K

I cant belive this was filmed and recorded in 98'. Such an powerful aesthetic image, pure sound and video quality. Madonna is just art

@Gardenagirl

2y↑55

It was about her first child, Lourdes, who’s about 23 now! Time goes by too fast.

@iamluismejia

2y↑22

Yes, el vídeo parece de 2020 😵

@miloseviczarko45

2y↑38

The song is from 1998, but the music video is from 1999.

@mikebuluran1113

2y↑20

If you pause every second on the her solo scene at the narrow hall its ART in every frame! 🖼👌🏼

@bendelaportilla3747

2y↑16

@Mike Buluran The dancing is so fresh.. the stares and references through the whole thing. This video will remain powerful til the end of times. Hands down.

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@robertchandler2124

2y↑308

Not a huge Madonna fan. But songs like this IS ART. Gives you goosebumps.

@RioRav

39w↑15

I've often found that people who say theyre not huge Madonna fans is because they have just heard a couple songs. The deeper you get into her catalogue and persona the bigger respect for her as an artist you get. Unfortunately she faced a lot of ridicule from the media due to sexism and so a lot of her critique is still pervasive in people who write her off on that basis. Luckily I think as the newer generations keep rediscovering more of the pasts female artists like with Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks, Madonna will continue to be more respected as the true artist, intellectual, feminist icon and trailblazer that she always was.

@treystephens6166

35w↑1

Was this a CD 💿 Single⁉️

@CrystalCoffin

29w↑5

I wonder - why do idiots always have to put the preface "I'm not a fan" before commenting on Madonna, yet they never do the same for many other less talented, less artistic, less interesting, less challenging artists? Why?

@DanoTarot

29w

@@treystephens6166yes

@texasstarcommercialcontrac2117

27w

Well Buh bye dear wtf you doing here then go find your true artist then

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@jeanhanner9407

36w↑16

Once may or may not be a fan of Madonna. However, no one can deny the woman is a living legend. Creativity. Talent. Courage.... no one dead or alive is and may never be compared to her. Amazing.

@chocolatnoir1108

24w↑1

well said❤

@yashmanful

15w

This has to be one of Madonna's best song! I saw her perform this live in concert in London! Magical powerful I danced I felt every word I am healed #allwenewdis❤❤❤❤❤✨✨✨🙏🙏🌞🌞🌞

@Denamber-69

23w↑64

Can’t really imagine my world existing without Madonna. She is like the soundtrack of my entire life - whether I’m happy or sad, she got my back and empowering me. Shine your light forever , the Queen of the universe. ❤️✨
And thanks for this gem chosen to open the Celebration tour 🎉

@ronaldrodriguez9601

22w↑1

Stream Madonna. Stream Popular. Watch out for the new single.

@mbh76

21w

❤❤❤❤

@traydafaka3038

21w

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@emiliyam19

15w

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@muratahmed9498

1y↑250

I can't believe this album is 25 years old. This album was instrumental in my development into adulthood.

@maticbukovac6966

40w↑3

Mine too....

@johndean4727

29w↑7

and now she’s opening her tour with this song.

@picnicsantologicos

27w↑2

same here...

@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen

25w↑2

I know exact what you mean. I was thinking the very same thing. I’ll never forget where I was when this came out. I had come to the end of an extremely painful divorce, and had escaped to the mountains to “lick my wounds” as it were. It was a very very snowy winter, winter of 1998, and I took such comfort and strength from this record!

@iamjvnejiee

15w

I was just 9 years old when this album was released, and I must say this gave a good memories on my childhood years. This is the album i keep coming back. The album is undeniably beautiful - and I must say it was the top tier album of Madonna.

@zhleb

2y↑2.8K

....by my opinion, this is the peak of Madonna's career...and Ray of light is one of the best pop album ever...

@cristinadelasmontanasramir2065

2y↑89

I totally agree. Ray of Light is EPIC.

@diegomedinameza6417

2y↑41

Yes, her best work

@Tv-qj2xm

2y↑180

Madonna have 3 peaks so far
1th: like a player (1989)
2th: ray of light ( 1998)
3th: confession on the dance floor (2005)

@titouanfourvel912

2y↑14

Confessions on The dance flood

@zhleb

2y↑2

@Queen Madonna that is yours favorite?

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@privilegedcriticism9067

2y↑82

It's a pure art form. Even after 1000 years this song will still be as fresh as it was in 1998.

@krishnaradha7212

45w↑2

Thanks 👍

@alex9004

23w↑38

I have always loved this song. The music video feels so clean and unique. No one makes video like this anymore. I’m glad she opened the tour with this song

@ronaldrodriguez9601

22w↑1

Pls stream Popular and Madonna

@ehyterm.martingonzalez3108

41w↑45

One of her best songs and her best music video ever. The crazy scenes, the set, her outfit, everything is so incredibly perfect and weird that after all these years I still see it and feel amazed.

@AppleCinnamon1

23w↑46

The way she sings "I realize that nobody wins, something is ending and something begins"= so liberating, empowering and moving.

@richmlvcable

16w↑13

one of her finest singles and videos.. shame it gets forgotten because of her other ROL tracks

@ronilima5569

3y↑871

A true masterpiece of pop. It doesn't look like it was created in the 90s, it's so timeless ...

@lauraolivares3045

2y↑23

She's a visionary

@titteryenot1136

2y↑31

90s wasn't 100 years ago

@Becausing

2y↑18

@tom it kind of was a while ago though…. If the water bags in this video were human newborns they could drink and some might have graduate degrees by now.

@XxLIVRAxX

2y↑18

It has a very distinctively 90s aesthetic, it was a great decade for music and music videos

@vigspark

2y↑9

That’s because there hasn’t been any groundbreaking progress made in music from 2000s

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@CTompkinsYT

18w↑64

This era of Madonna is my favorite. The songs and videos were absolutely on point. Great lyrics, great music, great choreography, great cinematography. Absolute fire 🔥

@AriaArah

17w↑5

Ray Of Light is Madonna's magnum opus. It will always be one of the most important albums in pop music history.

@bobafett5757

16w↑1

Not really cos True Blue is the utmost best era

@helgafever768

15w

@@bobafett5757Like a Prayer was her best era

@MarianellaPavone86543

26w↑39

Como me gusta esta cancion y este video!. Estamos de acuerdo que fue una perfecta eleccion para abrir el Celebration Tour, no?

@bounded

27w↑103

This is one of my all time favourite Madonna song and video. To open the Celebration tour with this was epic!

@Vladislove_93

27w↑8

agree!!!!

@jonclingan193

27w↑6

Can't wait to see it live in December at the O2❤

@Godofwar20233

26w↑1

❤️

@helgafever768

26w↑1

❤❤❤

@clairem.641

26w

Yeah

@renatoferrier

24w↑16

É inacreditavel a performance que essa mulher entrega estando sozinha num corredor. Eu sempre fico passado como ela É. A mesma coisa acontece no video de Celebration tambem. Ela e uma parede branca. Human Nature ela e um espelho. E ela sempre entrega tudo em todos os niveis. Fodona!

@Tony-sj1tg

1y↑34

This is one of Madonnas most creative videos. She truly is an icon... not only of this generation, but really the best we've seen thus far. It's a truly beautiful work of art.

@AppleCinnamon1

27w↑67

Waited more than 20 years for her to perform this gem on tour. Finally my wish came true and she performs it on the Celebration tour. What a brilliant opening. Everything about it blew me away. So fitting that she chose to open the celebration tour with this song. Every ending= a new beginning. A disciple straight out of the bible. ⚡☄🌟🤍💙❤

@soilofk

27w↑3

💯 agree!!! Beautiful and powerful opening !!! ❤️🔥👑

@MedJayParis

3y↑413

A visual and musical masterpiece. We are really in a higher pop level. Absolutely stunning Video & one of Madonna’s best songs ever. Thanks for the HD.

@dasilvafdavid

3y↑2

🔥

@krishnaradha7212

45w

Thanks 👍

@christostsaprounis6638

25w↑76

It was the perfect song to open the Celebration Tour . Listen to the lyrics! She is such an incredible story teller

@AppleCinnamon1

24w↑5

💯🎯

@jukodebu

24w

don't mean dik

@davidemadrid

27w↑70

Después de abrir su nueva gira con esta joya de canción, ya puedo morir tranquilo 🤩🤩🤩

@susanasantiagomarti5364

27w↑6

Totalmente cierto 👏🏻

@Godofwar20233

26w↑4

Verdad

@pikachiew78

27w↑122

Who’s back here for this MV, after being captivated by Madonna’s opening performance on Celebration tour? 🙋🏻‍♂️ Back then, her Ray of Light CD was always on repeat in my disc player ❤

@stickyandsweet20

27w↑2

WOW!

@careyking777

27w↑3

Meeee

@AppleCinnamon1

26w↑2

☝

@ronrodriguez9741

26w↑3

Stream Madonna! Stream Popular!

@clairem.641

26w↑2

Same here, Ray of light is so good.

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@keboonplumeria5266

30w↑57

What a visual feast! All of her songs are spectacular.

@javierpaniagua451

21w↑13

I always loved this Brunnette Madonna phase. Those songs are deep. This one is not an excemption.

@yacine.L71

18w↑1

YES and she's adorable here.

@bonapsla

3y↑82

Impressionante como me arrepia depois de anos, ainda mais hoje que sou mãe! Uma artista completa, espetacular, inteligente e talento, meus amigos ... MUITO talento! ♥️

@amovinyl

3y↑9

Já passe o legado de fã para seu baby. 💞

@leandroguedes8342

3y↑2

♡

@krishnaradha7212

45w↑1

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

@kevaunmitchell1316

26w↑21

@JenniferJaws5283

23w

Who is the master of puppets pulling the strings of lifeless dolls 💋 Giving a voice to silence injustices of the human race👘 💔💜🧜‍♀️✝️

@lioron5

1y↑50

A Timeless work of art.
The video, the song, the lyrics, the production, the sound.
Madonna is a branch of God

@AppleCinnamon1

1y↑6

🎯💯🏹📌📍So true. The message = Godly.

@leannefowler9271

1y↑3

I don't think you can compare her to a branch of God, cuz she is nothing like a "God."

@lioron5

1y↑6

@@leannefowler9271 she is even more

@fabiobrand539

25w↑17

Canção muito bem escrita. Frases pequenas com um sentido interpretativo amplos, bem adaptadas pra unir ao belo instrumental. Sem duvidas, é um dos melhores trabalhos que Madonna já produziu. Além da belíssima composição, temos um videoclipe com uma originalidade a frente do tempo. Vejo Madonna interpretando um espírito, o tom da pele me traz essa percepção, e todas essas pessoas no videoclipe também são fantasmas e estão em outro plano astral. Me admira a coreografia final e o jogo de câmeras bem inovador à época! Não vejo defeitos, apenas arte em sua mais linda forma. Lembro de umas militantes de Twitter tentaram jogar pra “apropriação cultural”, pesquisei a popularidade desse clipe na internet e lá no Extremo Oriente foi um sucesso na época, inclusive esse kimono vermelho se tornou um ICONE FASHION no japao e fora dele, sendo exibido até em museus de arte. É bem aquela frase: “se você fechar o Twitter, esse problema ainda existe?” 😅

Bom, o Ray of Light mereceu todos os prêmios que ganhou na época. 10/10

@parvisbrahim

2y↑201

That build-up though at 03:30 where the beat starts to go really hard and just when you think it's gonna climax into one big thumping beat, it dips and Madonna follows it up with mellow singing is simply what you would consider a genius musical tease - you want more but you just can't. And thus, you end up listening to it over and over again. It is effectively toxic and I am addicted to it.

@AppleCinnamon1

1y↑7

Just like life.

@JPerpetualKid_

1y↑6

A favorite part!!! Keeps on repeating that. Also, she and her team has the same addictive beat with The Power of Goodbye. After the part “I learn to say goodbye. I yearn to say goodbye!” Damn, the melody/beat is just addictively insane!!! Love these 2 songs!!! 😍😍😍

@alexmountain6641

48w↑2

@JPerpetualKid To Have and Not To Hold, too! In the ending it's so addictive!

@CoolianOfficial

27w↑31

Imaginaba que abriera una gira con esta canción maravillosa, gracias REINA, te veo en México!!! :D

@marcinmolko1324

25w↑14

Eu amo essa fase dark da Madonna

@Strangeries

21w↑20

I don't understand how this masterpiece of pop perfection is only at 30 million views? This is one of the best songs from Ray of Light!

@jdmoncada8205

1y↑196

One of my favorites from her. Always love this song.

@ginasousabranco5637

1y↑6

Love this song and video so much

@veroniquebiville2467

1y↑5

Me too !

@karenjordan9607

1y↑1

Yes

@Model_Roe

38w↑1

This whole album was a masterpiece honestly A+++++++

@anirudhsinha2369

3y↑567

Ray of Light was just so powerful. I'm a hardcore metal head but this album drew me in like few others. Madonna's best work packed in, and her best writing too.

@mtaylor620

2y↑18

This was a phenomenal album

@aditiawardana3618

2y↑14

You know music

@trienseghers8619

2y↑11

I follow Madonna since 85'. In the 90' I started to listen to metal, but even dressed in black with Metallica shirt, I still was a die hard Madonna fan. And I didn't care.

@fleurloch5096

2y↑6

Same! Couldn’t agree more!

@KalvinEllis

2y↑10

Metalhead here too and the two best albums of the 90s were Cowboys from Hell and Ray of Light.

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@albertomeneses7344

27w↑20

Wow nunca me llamó la atención esta canción de Madonna, y después de ver como empieza the celebration tour me encantó! 😮‍💨✨

@magdacheang3638

20w↑10

amazing to see her perform this 3 times live!!!!! what a legend

@1987colombiano

24w↑10

I never thought she would open the concert with this song! But I'm glad she did it, was a huge moment. (Lisbon 07/11/2023)

@crtpitt3722

23w

👑❤️👑

@gondelaharikrishna3787

28w↑16

She is definitely not matched anyone.. unique singer...long live and give some more music to the world..

@crishendrixx

3y↑41

I remember watching this video on MTV when I was a kid and loving every second of it. It’s a powerful and, in my opinion, essential track on her career ♥️ #LoveIsAllWeNeed

@jaidern

3y↑1

I wonder if a straight man is capable if that feeling. lol

@veroniquebiville2467

3y↑1

La musique est excellente de grande qualité ! J adore !

@binaryfairy4197

3y↑1

I remember she said that she wrote this after the birth of her daughter..as you can clearly hear in the lyrics.. and it had the great influence of the late 90’s early 2000’s sound of pop music with the European influence of dance and techno music of the time..so beautiful and still sounds amazing today!

@ciconne2551

27w↑74

Vamos Madonna que ese Celebration tour tiene que llegar a Latinoamérica en 2024

@helgafever768

27w↑2

Esperamos ela no Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@hausofsharlie

27w↑34

No había oído esta canción antes, y ahora estoy obsesionado. Perdóname Madonna.

@ALENISRAEL

27w↑6

MADONNA TIENE DE TODO TIPO DE CANCIONES ESTA ES UNA OBRA MAESTRA EN LETRA Y SONIDO POR ALGO ES LA REINA DEL POP Y DE LA REINVENCIÓN. MI OTRA CANCION FAVORITA DE LAS MUCHAS QUE TIENE ES RAIN QUE DESPUES DE 30 AÑOS LA VOLVIO A CANTAR AHORITA EN EL ARRANQUE DE LA GIRA CELEBRATION TOUR.

@mdcbosqo

20w↑1

Si escuchas Ray of Light, de donde surgió esta canción, corres el riesgo de no volver a colgar el teléfono celular nunca más.

@wiltz13

25w↑23

This is one of MADONNA'S Best music videos ever! I love this song too

@roki6467

2y↑68

Not only was Ray Of Light one of Madonna's very best albums, but it also spawned some visually stunning videos. Nothing really matters is definitely one of them! The jerky dance movements are so mesmerizing. Can't wait for the reissue of this brilliant chapter of her career.

@Ninho8251

27w↑10

Sendo um fã incondicional de Madonna, não entendo com fui descobrir esse clássico agora em 2023 por causa da turnê triunfal da nossa diva eterna. Nota 10 😊😊😊

@jonclingan193

27w↑2

It was on the ray of light album back in 1998. 🎉

@helgafever768

26w↑1

Sério?? Uma das melhores canções do álbum icônico Ray of light 😅

@caleb700

2y↑647

One of Madonna's most underrated songs honestly.

@ChadPreston

2y↑22

There's the "so underrated" comment, it's in every comment section of every video.

@persevere6326

2y↑2

Yup

@estellacohen7122

1y↑1

Truly!!

@alfonsoacho7360

1y↑18

Actually, it was a BIG HIT when it was released, along with Frozen

@PDC1987

1y↑8

@@alfonsoacho7360 no, it was not lol. Number 93.

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@abbieprice3430

28w↑20

For some strange reason, this song was stuck in my head as a kid! And I remembered the parts in the music video where this woman was dancing while wearing that red Kimono before I realized it was Madonna years later! I never thought I would see it again!

@diegonegreiros1489

26w↑6

Rainha para todo o sempre ❤ Madonna é mais que uma cantora, ela é uma filosofia de vida.Sou fã desde 1999 e tenho orgulho disso.Viva Madonna!❤❤❤

@user-qs2jk2re9c

26w↑13

This song is supreme ! And this video … for me the best of her entire magnificent career

@qaiovinios7925

24w

FROZEN
THE POWER OF GOODBYE
SPANISH EYES
RAY OF LIGTH

@titoaialo

28w↑66

Eu nunca assisti ao clipe... Vim devido à abertura da turnê que se iniciou hoje (14/10/23). Maravilhoso!!!

@juanosti8552

27w↑6

Me too baby‼️

@markuspinheiro483

27w↑4

Eu tbm rs

@helgafever768

27w↑6

Sempre amei essa música e clipe. Foi uma grata surpresa abrir o show com essa música ❤

@souad95

15w↑2

👑Madonna always still a true Queen.❤

@joshuas8258

3y↑312

One of her most underrated and under appreciated great songs (only rivaled by Deeper & Deeper). Should have been a massive #1. Still fresh AF 🔥 in 2021 and beyond

@charlesdavis545

3y↑3

I concur

@AthenaKama

3y↑2

Most definitely

@foofal

2y↑2

For sure! I loveee Deeper & Deeper as well

@JPerpetualKid_

1y↑1

Still fresh in 2023.❤❤❤ (she was 39-40 years old here.)

@dollgman

27w↑19

Que obra de arte esse clipe....what a masterpiece❤❤❤

@jal9091

27w↑16

Always one of my fav song and video of hers. So touched to know it’s the opening song of new tour. Queen 👸 Madonna 🎉 #CelebrationTour #StreamNothingReallyMatters

@AppleCinnamon1

27w↑9

Madonna has always been loved and hated for the exact same reasons by different people. But regardless of whether they admit it or not, even those who hated her were influenced by her. So much so, that they showed their jealousy towards her by their unjustified criticism. She is such a cultural ICON that directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously, intentionally or unintentionally, everybody alive has copied at least one work, thought and style from her.
That is how great she is.
This song was inspired by the birth of her daughter and the video was inspired by ancient Japanese culture in particular Geisha (comfort women in a broad caring sense, not just sex ). The meaning of the semiotics in the video is about rebirth. Love, water and spiritual enlightenment being the sources of and the driving factors in life. The back and forth dance movements, the serious and funny expressions in the tunnel are about the journey through life (all kinds of good and bad experiences that we all have to go through in order to see the light and become conscious human beings).

@tejubud

27w↑2

Thank you for the information !

@vertbeke7977

21w↑1

Intreresting

@ThrillsofColdplay

27w↑8

I’m surprised she didn’t perform this on her Confessions Tour or her MadameX Tour but I’m surprised to see it being the opening track on this new tour

@chocolatnoir1108

24w↑1

even she didnt perform this on Drowned World Tour especially that tour incorporated lots of Japanese looks.

I thins she saved this song for the future, I also wonder if she ever retire, I think she might perform The Power of Goodbye on tour😢 but I hope not!

@rosasortiznestorivan8303

27w↑21

I can’t believe that she finally is opening her new Tour with this song LIVE 👑

@joancastillotorres3622

3y↑180

I was obsessed with her look and this video back on 1999. Now in HD looks even better! A pop masterpiece

@sebastiansalazar4408

1y↑12

fue lanzada hace 25 años y sigue pareciendo reciente. La letra tiene contenido, el ritmo es bueno, y el vídeo... wow.

@fredbcl4828

28w↑21

Pure art ! The Queen Madonna

@renatoferrier

24w↑8

This is my ALL time favourite song from Madonna and Im so Glad she is singing It in this celebration Tour. Ive been twice in Lisbon and I cannot describe the energy the vibe the happiness of listening to It live.❤

@darryl2542

47w↑24

This song is so WILDLY underrated. I've always liked the video, but the song itself is one of those under-the-radar bangers whose funkiness you don't realize until about halfway through.

@2expressmranderson

26w↑15

Just came to say I'm SO glad she sang this song and Bedtime Story on her new tour. Both are great videos and songs.

@Veronica-bf7iw

2y↑80

Madonna was way ahead of her time. That is why she became an icon. 😊

@krishnaradha7212

45w

A 1111thanks

@mariobellu9359

28w↑136

The opening song of the celebration tour, what an unexpected surprise 😮😮🎉

@AppleCinnamon1

1y↑6

I wasn't around in the seventeenth century enlightenment era, but as a person growing up in the 80s and 90s, I consider Madonna the enlightenment. She didn't impose anything on us, she wasn't really Hollywood indoctrination, she just asked questions, used music and semiotics and caused awareness with her music, storytelling voice, videos, dance and theater. Other artists just don't measure up to her Madjesty. Madonna is in an entirely unique league of her own. Her work stands and speaks for itself. One doesn't have to agree with everything she says, or does, but one can't deny the quality and the impact of her enormous body of work.🤍💙❤✌🇷🇺
This song= truly Biblical🙏🌾, from the beginning to the end and beyond.
Both artistically and spiritually Madonna completely nailed it, specially here.

@dineshdebiky4597

21w↑14

Her aristry in this is always a WOW

@ladyargiopesvanity

26w↑8

One of my all-time favourite albums. This track takes me back.

@martinezfamily2579

46w↑23

I’m just now going through Madonna’s career. I remember my freshman year of high school I had a Fine Arts class and my teacher showed us the “Like A Prayer” music video. It was the first time I’ve seen and heard madonna, I instantly found that song catchy plus she looked so beautiful, the way she danced and her hair and that dress. I was probably like 15 years old lmao. It’s been 7 years since then and I heard “like a prayer” again recently and decided to go down the Madonna rabbit hole. She looks beautiful in this music video as well. I love when she has dark hair.

@rooannaroo446

1y↑17

I have never seen this fantastic video before. It is great to be hit in the face with the power of it. The track of course, was always great along with the rest of Ray of Light. Really she is extremely underrated in my opinion for all her gifts in song writing, production, dancing and performing… Not too many artists to cover all those bases for so long. Irrespective of whether you like it or not, “long may she shine…”

@ChadSiwik

3y↑252

I’m so happy Madonna did this in an era where no one misunderstood the cultural homage and made a big deal about it tearing her down. This really is a masterpiece. I remember how much I loved it watching the premiere and thinking “wow that was nothing like the song suggested it would be”. So genius.

@unquietsoul4208

3y↑32

I wish people would appreciate this. It's a Cultural "homage" not this negative cultural appropriation BS narrative being pushed. Its like appreciating the beauty of a flower, there's no ill intent intended whatsoever. Just love towards something you lay no claim over.

@Jasonmascelli

3y↑3

Let’s not kid ourselves, nothing here is homage to any actual asian culture

@ChadSiwik

3y↑19

@Jason Mascelli of course it is. Madonna was obsessed with it at the time and incorporated it into her art and personae. She watched Anime like Perfect Blue and read books on Geisha.

@Red_Rebel

@Jason Mascelli and that is why we’re having this cultural crisis. People like you.

@qwertyzxcvbnmasd

3y↑7

@Suzi Danielle Stewart when did "white ppl" tried to wipe out japanese culture? Also Japan appropriates other cultures all the time and nobody says anything.

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@annakravets6195

20w↑9

When you understand this masterpiece, you just cry

@davidrikersisland8657

1y↑9

Revisiting these classic Madonna songs I use to hear growing up makes me miss the 90's when music was raw and true emotion. I've always enjoyed Madonna's music because it always had different feels to them with each song she came out of 😍🥺😁

@mrvegman

34w↑9

Exceptional album by an exceptional artist

@UserMiss345

27w↑75

She open this at her Celebration tour. I'm so repeat mode this track all over again like it's 1998.❤

@danielvanegas6405

27w↑3

We are in the same mood, repeat 1 is on! since last saturday.

@UserMiss345

27w

@@danielvanegas6405 Open Your Hear too 💯

@speakermanmode

1y↑11

Ray of light y Confessions on a dance floor son las mejores eras de Madonna.

@AppleCinnamon1

2y↑82

This is my all time favorite track. It is so timeless, spiritual, liberating and empowerig. There is so much truth in it. You can't carry life's baggage with you to everywhere you go, but you can keep and carry love in your heart and mind regardless of where you are. Love travels and stays with you. It also motivates and energizes you and makes you overcome what life throws at you. The video is far ahead of its time. It is about making it through chaos and spiritual rebirth through love. As the fourth single from Ray of light album, its extended dance CD topped the sales chart as well as the dance club chart. It made it into hot 100, but didn't go all the way to top 40 because the radios were still playing the other tracks from the Ray of Light album. This song didn't get enough radio airplay that it deserved. It is one of Madonna's greatest tracks ever. I love her voice, especially on this track. Lets give this extraordinary gem of a track finally enough love and appreciation that it deserves by revisiting it again and again and by playing it everywhere.

@ToniRomales9550

1y↑37

la mejor etapa de Madonna, su mejor disco y su mejor momento. Absulotamente maravillosa.

@carmelaee0pel3zddqwereem.48

4f⁹²..
01²w

@jadepixie2719

2y↑28

Nothing Really Matters got to be one of Madonna’s most underrated songs, the music video is also pretty underrated too.

@sisimax7516

1y↑14

25 años y todavía ICONIC ✨

@joaquinignacioperezillesca3921

27w↑16

Sublime, puro arte este video, muy adelantado a su época 💗❤️

@user-nx4we4jn9l

16w↑3

Этот стиль создали гении. Это и сейчас смотрится круто.

@vikingsong2068

3y↑182

I was 18 when this was released. I'm now 41. It's aged really well.

@kc9509

2y↑9

And so did the song!! 😛

@jamesscurry

2y↑3

Same. 18 and 41 now. Great track

@huynhngosi7793

2y↑1

Same

@davestoker6233

2y↑4

Just turned 43...and yes, it aged very well and I still come back for listens on this album often.

@yoni5570

25w↑13

3:20 - 3:27. My goodness. That swell in the instrumental. Orbit + Madonna, there was nothing like this combo in the 90s. Or ever.

@asselyaterlikbayeva8218

1y↑61

Madonna always had such supercool videos,ahead of her time, stylish and unique !!!

@PingvinasBuratinas

😂 ok
Lets talk about her videos.
Do you know what symbolism is?

@disco_depression

51w

I love your name are you azeri?

@americahasaproblem2632

17w↑5

Heard this in my teenage years .
First time I heard it I felt it.
In my top ten Madonna songs

@aughbable7486

47w↑17

Not many artists would able to say about their journey and passions in art - on the same par as Madonna. Just look at it! Great piece of songwriting and visualisations...it goes hand in hand. I love the words, so did the melodies... creativity... instrumentations... pushing boundaries... Visionary & fresh

@SimHandsaker

1y↑19

What a tune… still as fresh as a daisy! One of the best dance tracks ❤

@bryanramirez4407

4y↑55

This is music is so chic. You can play this song at a disco, and still can make people get up and dance. Bravo Madonna

@crtpitt3722

29w↑10

Oficialmente una de las canciones que cantará en la Gira Celebration 2023 2024. ❤❤❤

@migueljanavel

1y↑10

Casi 25 años. Casi cuarto siglo y esta canción la recuerdo como si fuera del momento.

@tony1967ames

26w↑35

How many people returned to this underrated song after celebration 🎉
Madonna showing what a artist she is
Love to all

@lilianazeredo362

1y↑8

A rainha de todos os tempos. Insuperável. Te amo, Madonna ❤️

@user-uz6sl3fw2b

26w↑8

when actually video music used to matter...a true masterpiece of the one and only queen of pop

@catherineshaw1122

3y↑272

Our Queen of pop in her prime. This and Confessions are among her best albums. The videos she did during this era were gorgeous.

@kidanygascot1410

3y↑15

And interesting enough, Madonna earned two Grammys thanks to those two albums, Best Pop Album with Ray Of Light and Best Dance/Electronic Album with Confessions On A Dancefloor.