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)
Vogue 2008
Madonna Lyrics
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Tic tac tic tac tic tac (Madonna)
Tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac (Madonna)
Ladies
Ladies
Ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, la-la-ladies with an attidude
Don't just stand there
Do-do-don't just stand there
Let's get to it
Don't just stand there
Tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac
Vogue
Look around everywhere you turn is heartache
It's everywhere that you go (look around)
You try everything you can to escape
The pain of life that you know (life that you know)
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
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body 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
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow
You know you can do it
Tic tac tic tac tic tac (Madonna)
Tic tac tic tac tic tac (Madonna)
Tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac tic tac (Madonna)
Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Deitrich 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 Rodgers, 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
Let your body move to the music
Tic tac tic tac tic tac
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow
Tic tac tic tac tic tac
Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow
You know you can do it
Tic tac tic tac tic tac
The song "4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland is a fast-paced dance number in which Madonna sings about being out of time and having only four minutes to save the world. The lyrics are a call to action, urging the listener to stop hesitating and take action before it's too late. Along with Justin Timberlake's smooth vocals, Timbaland provides the beat and contributes a rap verse.
The song has a sense of urgency, with the tick-tocking of a clock frequently featured in the background. Madonna sings about wanting someone to speed things up for her and then take it down slow, indicating a desire for excitement and adventure. She encourages listeners to seize the moment and not let opportunities pass them by. The title "4 Minutes" suggests that life is short and we must make the most of every moment.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in several countries and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. The music video features Madonna and Timberlake dancing in different locations, including a subway car and a warehouse. The song has been praised for its energetic beat and catchy chorus, making it a popular club and dance tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm outta time and
All I got is four minutes, eh
I am running out of time and I only have four minutes to accomplish what I need to do, eh
Come on boy
I've been waiting for somebody
To pick up my stroll
Hey, boy, I have been eagerly waiting for someone to come along and accompany me
Well don't waste time
Give me a sign
Tell me how you wanna roll
Don't hesitate, show me that you're interested, and let me know what you want to do
I want somebody to speed it up for me
Then take it down slow
There's enough room for both
I am looking for someone to provide fast-paced excitement, followed by a calm, enjoyable time together; we can have both experiences
Well, I can handle that
You just gotta show me where it's at
Are you ready to go
(Are you ready to go)
I am willing to engage in those encounters, but you have to lead the way; are you ready to start?
If you want it
You already got it
If you thought it
It better be what you want
If you feel it
It must be real just
Say the word and
I'm a give you what you want
If you desire something, I can provide it for you as long as it aligns with what you truly want; just let me know
Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
Grab a boy
Grab a girl
Time is waiting
We only got four minutes
To save the world
No hesitating
We only got four minutes,
Four minutes
Time is limited, and we have only four minutes to make a difference and save the world; there is no time to waste, so let's act now and work together to accomplish what we need to do
Keep it up, keep it up,
Don't be a pretty Madonna, uh
You gotta get in line, hop
Tick tock tick tock tick tock
Stay focused and committed to the task at hand, and don't get distracted by superficial things; keep moving and making progress, and stay on track with the clock ticking
Sometimes I think what I need
Is a you intervention, yeah
And you know I can
Tell that you like it
And that it's good, by the way
That you move, ooh, hey
There are moments when I realize I need someone to intervene and help me out; I can feel that you are enjoying yourself and that you're skilled at what you're doing
The road to hell is paved
With good intentions, yeah
But if I die tonight
At least I can say I did
What I wanted to do
Tell me, how 'bout you?
People who have good intentions can still end up in a bad place; regardless, if I pass away tonight, I can confidently say that I did what I wanted to do with my life; how about you?
Breakdown, yeah
(Tick tock tick tock tick tock)
Yeah, uh huh
(Tick tock tick tock tick tock)
I only got four minutes, to save the world
Things are getting intense, with the clock ticking away and a sense of urgency; it's critical that we break down any barriers and work together to achieve our goal of saving the world in four minutes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Nelly Kim Furtado, Shep Pettibone, Timothy Clayton, Timothy Mosley
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@epicdepiction2703
Damn, the way 4 Minutes' beat is incorporated into Vogue... No sign of the 90s arrangement, pure creativity
@ddoctriness
“4 minutes” and “give it to me” Timbaland’s beats are amazing
@jessefrost6375
Besides at 3:19 😘
@onlyme1875
Super Savage Isn’t Give it 2 Me from Pharrell, not Timberland?
@sanelepnuel2448
@@onlyme1875 Nope give it to me by Timbaland ft Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
@onlyme1875
@@sanelepnuel2448 Ohhh, okay
@ElysiumRose
If you were born in 1975 or before then you know how significant Madonna's revolutionary impact on society has been. She is an artist in every sense of the word who has taken us through countless, magical transformations. She liberated our minds, our consciousness and our bodies. She is Queen and King. If I could say one thing to her it would be Thank You!
@briandesoto5471
You're in total worship of this creature when you're supposed to worship only GOD.
@ElysiumRose
@@briandesoto5471 Worship and admiration are very different things. But, since we are on the topic, who are you to tell me what or who I should worship?
@LisaIsabelle
@@briandesoto5471 God is a woman. Madonna is a woman. Therefore, Madonna is God.