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)
Now I'm Following You
Madonna Lyrics
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I'll go anywhere that you step to, 'cause I'm following you.
My feet might be falling out of rhythm,
Don't know what I'm doing with them, but I know I'm following you.
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but who's counting?
Encore, once again around the dance floor
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but who's counting?
Encore, once again around the dance floor
Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following you.
The lyrics in Madonna's song "Now I'm Following You" are about someone who is following another person, both in a literal and figurative sense. The song begins with the person asking the other to dance, saying they will follow wherever they step. Despite having two left feet and falling out of rhythm, the singer continues to follow, seemingly swept up in the moment.
The use of the phrase "following you" suggests a deeper meaning beyond just dancing. It could be interpreted as a pursuit of love or a desire to be close to someone, no matter what challenges or obstacles may arise. The repeated emphasis on romance in the lyrics confirms this interpretation, making it clear that the person is not just following the other's dance moves, but also their heart.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted but romantic tune about following someone you care about, even if it means stumbling along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance, you can do a little two-step
I am willing to follow wherever you lead, so let's dance and have a good time.
I'll go anywhere that you step to, 'cause I'm following you.
I am entrusting you with my movements, and putting my faith in your lead.
My feet might be falling out of rhythm, Don't know what I'm doing with them, but I know I'm following you.
Even though I may be clumsy and unsure of what to do, I am still committed to following your lead.
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet
I am acknowledging my lack of dance skill, and finding it unlikely that I would be on the dance floor in the first place.
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but who's counting?
We're going to dance and enjoy ourselves without worrying about anything else, even if it means our hearts might skip a beat or two.
Encore, once again around the dance floor
Let's keep dancing to this great song, and enjoy each other's company while we do it.
Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following you.
This dance isn't just about having fun, but about connecting and potentially forming a romantic relationship with you, so I will continue to follow your lead.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY PALEY, JEFF LASS, JONATHAN PALEY, NED CLAFLIN
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Robert Cochran
on Die Another Day
The only good thing about that sucky film is this song