Composed as an electropop song, "Revolver" features Madonna singing the whole song, with a guest appearance by Wayne near the end. The lyrics talk about juxtaposing love with weaponry. Contemporary critics gave a mixed review of the song. Some praised the chorus line "My love’s a revolver" while others felt that it was underwhelming and not on par with Madonna's previous songs. "Revolver" has charted in the lower regions of the official charts of Belgium, Canada, Finland and the United Kingdom while reaching number four on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart of United States. This was Madonna's last single of the 2000s (decade). The One Love Club mix of the song, by David Guetta and Afrojack, won an award in the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category of the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Revolver
Madonna Lyrics
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My love's a revolver, volver, volver, volver
Oops, I guess I shot ya
My finger's on the trigger
I had a bullet with your name on it, click click
I'm a sex pistol
My love should be illegal
Line 'em up, knock 'em down
If looks could kill, they will
My body's fully loaded
And I got more ammo
Line 'em up, knock 'em down
If looks could kill, they will
You're an accessory to murder 'cause
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
I let it bang, bang
You've been hit by a smooth criminal
A bad girl
I got you cryin' to your mama
Sayin' "I can't believe it"
I've seen your type, bring a knife into a gun fight
Caught up in the law right
I think I'm in love, I
Line 'em up, knock 'em down
If looks could kill, they will
My body's fully loaded
And I got more ammo
Line 'em up, knock 'em down
If looks could kill, they will
You're an accessory to murder 'cause
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
I let it bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all?
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I line 'em up and watch them fall
Bang, the shooter name is Wayne
The victim didn't complain
She just screamed "shoot again"
I gave her extra rounds
My barrel twist around
I am Mr.Shoot 'Em Down
I leave hearts on the ground
My love is a weapon
And yes, I use it well
Then I let the rose petals cover up the bullet shells
I never shoot and tell, I only shoot to kill
And that vest ain't gonna help ya
Even if it's made of steel
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
My love's a revolver
My sex is a killer
Do you wanna die happy?
Do you wanna die happy?
I let it bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I line 'em up and watch 'em fall
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I shoot 'em, bang, bang
I line 'em up and watch 'em fall
Do you want to die happy?
Do you want to die? Yeah
Madonna and David Guetta's song Revolver is a seductive pop track with lyrics revolving around the theme of love and passion being dangerous and deadly like a loaded revolver. The chorus repeats the phrase "My love's a revolver, volver, volver, volver," which translates to "my love's a revolver, to return, to return, to return." The Spanish word "volver" can also mean "to come back" or "to repeat," adding to the idea of the dangerous cycle of love and lust.
The lyrics then delve into the metaphor of the singer as a "sex pistol" with a loaded "bullet with your name on it," ready to shoot and leave the victim "crying to your mama." The lines "Line 'em up, knock 'em down / If looks could kill, they will" suggest a cold and calculated attitude towards relationships, taking pleasure in the power over others. The description of the singer's lethal love and sex as a "smooth criminal" and a "bad girl" adds to the dangerous and edgy energy of the song.
The song then switches between Madonna and David Guetta's verses, each adding their own interpretation of the "revolver" metaphor. Guetta's rap boasts of his shooting skills, with the line "I am Mr. Shoot 'Em Down / I leave hearts on the ground," while Madonna's verse further emphasizes the lethal nature of her love, singing "My love is a weapon / And yes, I use it well."
Overall, Revolver is a provocative and intense song exploring the darker side of love and sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
My love's a revolver, volver, volver, volver
The singer's love is like a gun, powerful and deadly
Oops, I guess I shot ya
The singer accidentally hurt their partner with their intense love
My finger's on the trigger
The singer is always ready to give their love, like a loaded gun
I had a bullet with your name on it, click click
The artist's love is targeted towards their partner, and they are ready to give it
I'm a sex pistol
The artist is incredibly sexually attractive and dangerous, like a gun
My love should be illegal
The singer's love is so intense and powerful that it should be banned
Real deal baby, I'm no counterfeit, click click
The singer's love is genuine and not fake, and they are ready to give it
Line 'em up, knock 'em down
The artist is confident in their ability to attract and seduce partners
If looks could kill, they will
The artist's physical attractiveness is like a weapon, capable of causing harm
My body's fully loaded
The artist is ready to give their love, like a loaded gun
And I got more ammo
The singer has an endless supply of love to give
You're an accessory to murder 'cause
The artist's intense love can be dangerous to their partners
My love's a revolver, My sex is a killer
The singer's love and sexuality are intense and dangerous, like a gun
Do you wanna die happy?
The singer is asking their partner if they are ready for the intense love and pleasure they are about to experience
I let it bang, bang
The singer is ready and willing to give their love and passion, like a gun firing
You've been hit by a smooth criminal
The artist is so smooth and seductive that their partner has fallen for them
A bad girl
The artist is confident and bold, taking risks in love and life
I got you cryin' to your mama, Sayin' "I can't believe it"
The singer's love is so intense and powerful that it can bring their partner to tears
I've seen your type, bring a knife into a gun fight
The singer has experienced partners who are not ready for their intense love and passion
Caught up in the law right, I think I'm in love, I
The artist is caught up in their own power and passion, and they are falling in love
Mirror mirror on the wall, Who's the baddest of them all?
The artist is confident and wants to know who is the most powerful and attractive person they know
Bang, the shooter name is Wayne, The victim didn't complain, She just screamed "shoot again"
The artist is using metaphors to describe their passion and love, with the shooter being their love and the victim being their partner
I gave her extra rounds, My barrel twist around
The singer is capable of giving their partner more pleasure than they can handle
I am Mr.Shoot 'Em Down, I leave hearts on the ground
The artist's love can be destructive and cause emotional pain for their partners
My love is a weapon, And yes, I use it well, Then I let the rose petals cover up the bullet shells
The singer's love is powerful and can be used to hurt or heal, but they choose to cover up the pain with beauty
I never shoot and tell, I only shoot to kill
The singer is discreet about their love life, but they always aim to give their partners intense pleasure
And that vest ain't gonna help ya, Even if it's made of steel
The singer's love is so powerful that nothing can protect their partner from its effects
I shoot 'em, bang, bang, I line 'em up and watch 'em fall
The artist is ready to give their love and passion, and their partners are falling for them one by one
Do you want to die happy?
The artist is asking their partner if they are ready for the intense love and pleasure they are about to experience
Do you want to die? Yeah
The singer is expressing confidence in their own power and passion, and implying that their partner will experience intense pleasure or pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Andre Battey, Justin Scott Franks, Madonna L. Ciccone, Dwayne Carter, Carlos Centel Battey, Brandon William Kitchen
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