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)
The Look of Love
Madonna Lyrics
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Should have let you go, should have had the sense to know
Like a train you'd come and I'd lose my place
Now I'm on this trip, I took a fall from grace
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From the look of love, from the eyes of pride
Nowhere to go, no place to run
I've had a map laid out from the day I was born
But the roads are blocked and the paper is worn
And all the books I've read and the things I know
Never taught me to laugh, never taught to let go
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From the look of love, from the eyes of pride
Nowhere to go, no place to run
From the look of love, now I've come undone
My conscience is clear I know right from wrong
That's a lie, I know nothing except that you're gone
But there's more to learn from the look in your eyes
That trip round this world, the stars in the sky
Now all the books I've read, and the things I know
Never taught me to live, never taught me to let go
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From the look of love, from the eyes of pride
Nowhere to go, no place to run
From the look of love, now I've come undone
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From the look of love, Lord knows I've tried
Nowhere to go, no place to run
From the look of love, now I've come undone
(Nowhere to hide)
(No place to run)
(Nowhere to hide)
(No place to run)
In Madonna's song The Look Of Love, the lyrics convey the feeling of regret by the singer for not letting go of a relationship that was doomed to fail. The lines "Should have left you standing right where you stood, Should have let you go, should have had the sense to know" indicate that the singer stayed in the relationship even though it was clear that it was going nowhere. The metaphor of a train is used to describe the inevitable journey the relationship was taking, and how the singer lost her place in it.
The chorus "Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide from the look of love, from the eyes of pride" portrays how the singer is trapped and helpless in the face of the love she still feels for her former partner, despite her attempts to escape it. The lines "I've had a map laid out from the day I was born, But the roads are blocked and the paper is worn" reflect how the singer has had a plan for her life but it has not turned out the way she expected. She admits that her education and knowledge have not prepared her for love and life's unexpected turns.
In the end, despite feeling regretful, the singer tries to learn from the experience and the look in the eyes of her former partner. She realizes she needs to learn to let go and live in the present. The song's moving lyrics and Madonna's emotive voice make it a powerful ballad that connects with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Should have left you standing right where you stood
I regret not leaving you where you were
Should have let you go, should have had the sense to know
I should have had the wisdom to let go of you
Like a train you'd come and I'd lose my place
You would show up and throw me off balance
Now I'm on this trip, I took a fall from grace
Now I find myself in a situation where I've lost my dignity
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
I can't escape my feelings or the situation
From the look of love, from the eyes of pride
Your love and pride are inescapable
Nowhere to go, no place to run
There's no exit strategy, nowhere to turn
From the look of love, now I've come undone
Your love has unravelled me
I've had a map laid out from the day I was born
I thought I had a plan for my life since I was born
But the roads are blocked and the paper is worn
Life has made my plan obsolete and unworkable.
And all the books I've read and the things I know
Despite my intelligence and knowledge
Never taught me to laugh, never taught to let go
They never taught me to live freely, to let go of my fears.
My conscience is clear I know right from wrong
I am honest with myself about morality and ethics
That's a lie, I know nothing except that you're gone
Actually, I feel lost and confused without you
But there's more to learn from the look in your eyes
I can see complex emotions and information in the way you look at me
That trip round this world, the stars in the sky
Your whole life story, all the mysteries of the universe
Now all the books I've read, and the things I know
Despite my education and knowledge
Never taught me to live, never taught me to let go
I still haven't learned to truly live or let go of my fears
From the look of love, Lord knows I've tried
I've made a lot of effort, but your love is overwhelming
Nowhere to hide
There is no place of refuge
No place to run
No escape seems like an option
Nowhere to hide
There is no place of refuge
No place to run
No escape seems like an option
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MADONNA CICCONE, MADONNA LOUISE CICCONE, PATRICK LEONARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melb.1906
„The Look of Love“ and „Live to Tell“ are my favorite songs by Madonna ♥️♥️
@blanqita7
Estoy de acuerdo, para mí son las dos mejores canciones de madona,
@irina1296
One of her most underrated singles. Actually, this song should have been in the "Something to Remember" (1995) ballad compilation
@ranlive1
irina1296 This wasn’t a single (in the U.S.).
@virginmaterial4175
No. This wasn't underrated it was also a hit in the UK
@billmurray7473
I know.
It doesn't really belong in this movie.
Seems Madonna was going for a
screwball comedy and missed the mark.
@malodavido
fumero nobody is talking about who's that girl or causing a commotion. Besides who's that girl is in celebration. The soundtrack has many good songs non sang by Madonna and there is Also Can't stop. This song should have been in something to remember
@magicslave3066
Im going to say this excessively until someone tells me why isnt this on true blue ita so artisix
@williamgooch3230
I haven’t heard this song in so long, still gives me goose bumps.
@donryan3153
I'm sure Madonna's own connection to some of these songs is not as strong as some her fans' connections to them. This is a gorgeous melody with beautiful lyrics that sounds as timeless as Live To Tell. If only she would realize how much fans would love to hear it again. Its mysterious vibe of the inescapable feeling of firbidden love could fit into a number of narrative arcs. Imagine a tour of ONLY the forgotten songs: Rescue Me, The Look of Love, Angel, Physical Attraction, Causing A Commotion, You'll See, Cherish, Take A Bow...