Spotlight
Madonna Lyrics


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Spotlight, shine bright
Tonight, spotlight

No one knows you better than you know yourself
Do the thing you want don't wait for someone else
Life is just a party that's all you need to know
It's your turn to shine baby let yourself go
Everybody is a star
Everyone is special in their own way
So you set your goals high and go far
Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today

[Chorus:]
Spotlight, open up your eyes and see
Spotlight, shining out for you and me
Spotlight, this world is yours and mine
Spotlight, this is your chance to shine

Don't stand in the corner waiting for the chance
Make your own music start your own dance
When you feel the rhythm, I'll be by your side
Now you have the power baby love is on your side

Everybody wants to shine
Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light
But it's got to come from inside
Listen to your heart and step into the

[Chorus]

Don't be afraid to fall
I'll hear you when you call
And I'll be right here by your side
Don't be afraid to try

Everybody is a star
It's got to come from the heart
Spotlight, this world is yours and mine
Spotlight, this is your chance to shine

Don't be afraid to fall
I'll hear you when you call
And I'll be right here by your side
Don't be afraid to try

Everybody wants to shine
Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light
But it's got to come from inside
Listen to heart and step into the light

Don't be afraid to fall
I'll hear you when you call
And I'll be right here by your side
Don't be afraid to try

[Chorus]

Everybody is a star, you know who you are
This is your chance to shine




It's got to come from the heart, do it right from the start
And step into the light

Overall Meaning

Madonna's Spotlight is an uptempo dance-pop anthem that encourages listeners to step into the spotlight and shine. The song communicates a message of self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality in the face of the pressures to conform to societal standards of success. The opening lines of the song, "No one knows you better than you know yourself / Do the thing you want, don't wait for someone else," encourages listeners to be their own advocates and strive for their own success, rather than relying on the approval of others.


The track features a pulsing beat and synths, complemented by Madonna's powerful vocals. The chorus, "Spotlight, shining out for you and me / This world is yours and mine, this is your chance to shine," is both empowering and invigorating. Madonna urges her listeners to take control of their lives, making their own music and dance and seizing their opportunities.


Ultimately, Spotlight is a celebration of personal liberation and the joy of self-expression. Madonna's intention with the song was to inspire people to believe in themselves and to not be afraid of showcasing their talents and individuality. It is an anthem that has inspired generations to step into the spotlight and shine.


Line by Line Meaning

Spotlight, shine bright
Let the spotlight shine bright, so everyone can see your talent and your light.


Tonight, spotlight
Tonight is your night to shine and showcase your talents to the world.


No one knows you better than you know yourself
Trust yourself and listen to your instincts, as you know yourself better than anyone else does.


Do the thing you want don't wait for someone else
Don't wait for someone else's approval or permission to do what you want to do or to follow your dreams.


Life is just a party that's all you need to know
Life is meant to be enjoyed like a party, so have fun and enjoy every moment of it.


It's your turn to shine baby let yourself go
This is your time to shine, so let go of all fears or apprehensions and showcase your talent to everyone.


Everybody is a star
Everyone has something special within them that makes them unique and talented.


Everyone is special in their own way
Everyone is unique and has their own talents and strengths, and should embrace them.


So you set your goals high and go far
Set high goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them, and you'll go a long way.


Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today
Don't procrastinate or delay doing something that you can work on today.


Spotlight, open up your eyes and see
The spotlight is shining on you, so open your eyes and see your opportunities.


Spotlight, shining out for you and me
The spotlight is shining for everyone, not just for individuals, so everyone has a chance to shine.


Spotlight, this world is yours and mine
Everyone has the potential to take charge of their lives and make the most of their opportunities.


Spotlight, this is your chance to shine
This is your chance to showcase your talents and make a mark on the world.


Don't stand in the corner waiting for the chance
Don't wait for opportunities to come to you, take the initiative and create your own opportunities.


Make your own music start your own dance
Create your own path and follow your own rhythm, rather than following others.


When you feel the rhythm, I'll be by your side
When you find your calling or purpose, I'll be there to support you through your journey.


Now you have the power baby love is on your side
You have the power and love within you to pursue your dreams, and you're not alone in doing so.


Listen to your heart and step into the
Listen to your intuition and follow your heart when making decisions, and step into the unknown.


Don't be afraid to fall
Don't be afraid to take risks, even if there's a chance of failure.


I'll hear you when you call
I'll be there to support you through any challenges or struggles that you may face.


And I'll be right here by your side
I'll support and encourage you through your journey and help you achieve your goals.


Everybody wants to shine
Everyone wants to showcase their talents and be recognized for their strengths.


Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light
Don't hide in the background, but rather take a step forward and showcase your talents on the forefront.


But it's got to come from inside
Your motivation and drive has to come from within yourself, rather than solely relying on external factors.


Everyone is a star, you know who you are
Everyone has the potential to be successful and talented in their own way, and should embrace this knowledge.


It's got to come from the heart, do it right from the start
Your success and talents have to stem from your heart and passions, and you must pursue them from the very beginning.


And step into the light
Embrace your talents, step forward, and showcase them to the world.




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS HUDSON, MADONNA CICCONE, STEPHEN BRAY

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Litalici0us

80s Madonna is the best

Peachy cream

i think 2000s madonna is the best coadf was a great album

Fressy Quirós Marín

This woman is tremendously iconic. One of the last living legends!

Łukasz Siatkowski

That's TRUE!!

MemoryLaneCinema

Just sad to see her today. Totally lost the plot.

Craig Smith

@Lindsey Mays well said indeed. agree 100.

Ben Sellers

@Eduardo Corrochio Cher has Madonna beat movie-wise but nowhere near her in the music field.

Mr.Marvel

@Lindsey Mays true madonna is the queen I only know 1 song from cher

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@jevitigre what are u talking about? 95% of the 99% of the scenes are from the commercials.......go back and watch OYG and WTG vids...lol

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