The music video for "Vogue" celebrates the fashion industry featuring Madonna in glamorous looks, taking inspiration from iconic stars such as Marlon Brando, Jean Harlow, and more. Ultimately, the song and its accompanying video encourages the listener to "strike a pose" and engage in the kind of self-expression and strength of character that will help them get through difficult times.
Vogue
Madonna Lyrics
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Strike a pose
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
Look around, everywhere you turn is heartache
It's everywhere that you go (look around)
You try everything you can to escape
When all else fails and you long to be
Something better than you are today
I know a place where you can get away
It's called a dance floor, and here's what it's for, so
Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it
All you need is your own imagination
So use it that's what it's for (that's what it's for)
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (open up the door)
It makes no difference if you're black or white
If you're a boy or a girl
If the music's pumping it will give you new life
You're a superstar, yes, that's what you are, you know it
Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it
Beauty's where you find it
Not just where you bump and grind it
Soul is in the music, oh
That's where I feel so beautiful
Magical, life's a ball
So get up on the dance floor
Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it
Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (move to the music)
Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (go with the flow)
Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Dietrich and DiMaggio
Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean
On the cover of a magazine
Grace Kelly, Harlow, Jean
Picture of a beauty queen
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers, dance on air
They had style, they had grace
Rita Hayworth gave good face
Lauren, Katherine, Lana too
Bette Davis, we love you
Ladies with an attitude
Fellows that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
Vogue, vogue
Vogue, vogue
Oooh, you've got to
Let your body move to the music
Oooh, you've got to just
Let your body go with the flow
Oooh, you've got to
Vogue
Madonna's song "Vogue" was released in 1990 and quickly became a symbol of pop culture of the early 90s. The song is a tribute to the famous dance style of the same name that originated in the 1980s, popularized in the ballroom scenes of New York City. The lyrics urge the listener to embrace their unique qualities and let go of their inhibitions by dancing on the dance floor. The iconic phrase "strike a pose" references the poses that were popularized by Vogue dancers, which were often inspired by famous Hollywood icons such as Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly.
The song is also a reflection of the discrimination and prejudice faced by the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS epidemic. The lyrics "it makes no difference if you're black or white, if you're a boy or a girl" emphasizes the inclusiveness of Vogue culture, which served as a supportive community for many LGBTQ+ individuals who were stigmatized and discriminated against for their sexual orientation.
Line by Line Meaning
Strike a pose
Strike a pose
Strike a pose
Strike a pose
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
(Vogue, vogue, vogue)
Look around, everywhere you turn is heartache
Everywhere you look there is sadness and heartbreak
It's everywhere that you go (look around)
No matter where you go, you'll find heartache
You try everything you can to escape
You try your hardest to get away from the pain
The pain of life that you know (life that you know)
The constant pain and hardships that you're used to
When all else fails and you long to be
When you've tried everything and still want to be
Something better than you are today
Something greater than what you are currently
I know a place where you can get away
I know a place where you can escape
It's called a dance floor, and here's what it's for, so
It's called a dance floor, and it's for this purpose
Come on, vogue
Let's vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Dance and move along to the beat of the music
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let's vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
Follow the rhythm and let your body move with the flow
You know you can do it
You can do it
All you need is your own imagination
All you need is your own imagination
So use it that's what it's for (that's what it's for)
Use it, that's what it's there for
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Look inside yourself for your greatest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (open up the door)
Your dreams will lead you to great opportunities
It makes no difference if you're black or white
It doesn't matter if you're black or white
If you're a boy or a girl
If you're a boy or a girl
If the music's pumping it will give you new life
The music will give you new energy and spirit
You're a superstar, yes, that's what you are, you know it
You're a superstar, and you know it
Beauty's where you find it
Beauty can be found anywhere
Not just where you bump and grind it
It's not just where you work hard and hustle
Soul is in the music, oh
The music carries the soul
That's where I feel so beautiful
That's where I feel incredibly beautiful
Magical, life's a ball
It's magical, life is a party
So get up on the dance floor
So get up and start dancing
Vogue
Vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Dance and move along with the rhythm of the music
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let's vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
Follow the rhythm and let your body move with the flow
You know you can do it
You can do it
Vogue
Vogue
Beauty's where you find it (move to the music)
Beauty can be found in the music
Vogue
Vogue
Beauty's where you find it (go with the flow)
Beauty can be found in the flow of the music
Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Greta Garbo, and Marilyn Monroe
Dietrich and DiMaggio
Marlene Dietrich and Joe DiMaggio
Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean
Marlon Brando and James Dean
On the cover of a magazine
They're all featured on magazine covers
Grace Kelly, Harlow, Jean
Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow, Jeanne Moreau
Picture of a beauty queen
Picture of a beauty queen
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers, dance on air
Ginger Rogers, dancing in the air
They had style, they had grace
They had style and grace
Rita Hayworth gave good face
Rita Hayworth had a beautiful face
Lauren, Katherine, Lana too
Lauren Bacall, Katherine Hepburn, and Lana Turner
Bette Davis, we love you
Bette Davis, we love you
Ladies with an attitude
Women with an attitude
Fellows that were in the mood
Men that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Don't stand there, let's start dancing
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
Strike a pose, it's easy
Vogue
Vogue
Vogue
Vogue
Oooh, you've got to
You've got to
Let your body move to the music
Let your body move to the music
Oooh, you've got to just
You've got to just
Let your body go with the flow
Follow the rhythm and let your body move with the flow
Oooh, you've got to
You've got to
Vogue
Vogue
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Robert Pettibone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shininglightjoi6627
@@sashabertold3731 At the end of the day , once again SOCIETY IS taken in by the non- reality of celebrity .
Wealth beyound our world can buy you all the material things in life you wish to devour !. ...Madonna has talent yes but not always admired nor respected.
HISTORY TELL US HOW MANY HAVE LEFT THIS LIFE EARLY DESTROYED BY THEIR OWN DEMONS AND THE REALITY OF HOW IT DOES DEVOUR THOSE WITH TROUBLED AND TORTURED SOULS.
She's created a persona for her fame and longevity and it worked.
She managed to keep a float with all the intrusion and media hype and not fallen prey to drugs-(what we know of). Fantastic .
Perhaps in private she's a different person?
May be.....
To me the WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET DOESN'T APPLY TO MADONNA IN MY OPINION .
GEORGE MICHAEL for me was a true example of being AUTHENTIC IN PUBLIC AS WELL AS IN PRIVATE.
This we know because talked opening about his life which he didn't need to justify to anyone at all. He did absolutely nothing wrong!!!
I DIDN'T CARE ABOUT THE VILE MEDIA, TABLOIDS ETC BECAUSE GM IN HIS INTERVIEWS and ON STAGE REMAINED TRUE TO HIMSELF AND HIS AUDIENCE.
HE DIDN'T HIDE BEHIND A FACADE AND THAT'S WHY GENUINELY, PEOPLE RESPECTED HIM AND THAT'S WHY HE POSSIBLY PASSED SO EARLY BECAUSE HE JUST COULD NOT PLAY SOCIETIES GAMES .
🎵🎶🎧🎤📀"It's a cruel world ,with so much to lose ,
but we have to learn ,
we rarely
Choose !".....👏📀🎧🎤🎵🎶
GM..RIP. 25/12/2016❤😢😇
🎵📀🎶🎤"TAKE CARE MY LOVE.....
YOU HAVE BEEN LOVED."🎵🎤📀🎧👏❤💋❤💋❤
XXX
Wise and Beautiful words from a deeply spiritual soul.
HE WASN'T TAKEN IN BY THE THE MONEY.
HE KNEW AT 22 YEARS OLD FAME WASN'T CRACKED UP TO WHAT YOU THINK IT IS. AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU STILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH YOURSELF
RESPECT TO GM XXXX 2019....still devastingly missed and loved by millions around the world!❤💕❤💕❤
XXXXXXX
@PissyLissy
My mom said that when Madonna was making the music video for this, she went out to dance clubs and invited all the best dancers there. These were all just regular people, not actors. It's pretty amazing how she took the time to recruit regular people who inspired her. This just goes to show the point of the song- anyone can pose and dance and have style! You don't have to be a celebrity to shine!
@kevinkelley3657
M.J. would often walk the streets of Los Angeles looking for talented street dancers.
@ginasousabranco5637
Before she recorded Vogue, Madonna met José Gutierrez e Luis Camacho underground ballroom dance duo, The House of Extravaganza, in a NY night club.
The other dancers were selected by casting.
@danieldunlap4077
Most of these dancers brought a class action lawsuit against Madonna and won.
@blankslate7491
@@danieldunlap4077 jeez, why?
@danieldunlap4077
@@blankslate7491 https://pagesix.com/2016/03/20/how-madonna-mothers-exploits-and-dumps-young-talent/ it's buried in this article but the gist of it is that they did not know that the movie was going to be made public and that they were not ready to be outed as gay, considering this was the early '90s and that still wasn't acceptable in mainstream society. There was only one straight male dancer in that group.
@WasWasLo
probably the best fashion runway song of all time. so luxurious and chic sounding
@topherinhawaii
You gotta listen to La Toya Jackson - Could This Be Love We're Making (1991) ;)
@vertbeke7977
👍🔥♥️🎸🐐
@catchyname58
Is there any sub-genre for music like this, that are used in runways and stuff