Where Life Begins
Madonna Lyrics


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I'd like to direct your attention
To something that needs directing to
A lot of people talk about
Dining in and eating out
I guess that's what this song's about

I know this is not a dining room conversation
And you don't have to listen if you don't have the time
But let me remind you
In case you don't already know
Dining out can happen down below

Everybody's talkin' 'bout
Wanting that and needing this
I'd just like to know
If you want to learn a different kind of kiss

So won't you, go down
Where it's warm inside, go down
Where I cannot hide, go down
Where all life begins, go down
That's where my love is

Now what could be better than a home cooked meal
How you want to eat it depends on how you feel
You can eat all you want and you don't get fat
Now where else can you go for a meal like that
It's not fair to be selfish or stingy
Every girl should experience eating out
Sometimes when I come home from a hard day at work
I swear it's all I can think about

Everybody's talkin' 'bout
Wanting that and needing this
I'd just like to know
If you want to learn a different way to kiss

So won't you, go down
Where it's warm inside, go down
Where I cannot hide, go down
Where all life begins, go down
That's where my love is

Colonel Sanders says it best
"Finger lickin' good"
Let's put what you've learned to the test
Can you make a fire without using wood
Are you still hungry
Aren't you glad you came
I'm glad you brought your rain coat
I think it's beginning to rain

Everybody's talkin' 'bout
Wanting that and needing this
I'd just like to know
If you want to learn a different way to kiss

So won't you, go down
Where it's warm inside, go down
Where I cannot hide, go down
Where all life begins, go down
That's where my love is

Where it's warm inside, go down
Where I cannot hide, go down
Where all life begins, go down
That's where my love is
That's where my love is




Come inside, that's where all life begins
It's warm inside

Overall Meaning

Madonna's "Where Life Begins" is a song that talks about oral sex, as the title suggests. The song is about the pleasure of sexual intercourse, with the main focus being on the act of fellatio. The lyrics are straightforward, and they hint at the desire for oral sex. The song is also about exploring new aspects of sexuality and learning something new about oneself.


The song is an ode to the pleasures of oral sex, both for the person receiving and the person giving it. The lyrics describe the warmth and intimacy of the act, as well as the physical sensations that come with it. The song encourages women to explore their sexuality and to not be afraid of expressing their sexual desires.


The song has a strong sexual undertone and has been received with controversy due to its explicit lyrics. Madonna has been known for pushing boundaries with her music, and this song is no exception. It's a bold and empowering song that encourages women to take control of their sexual desires and explore their sexuality.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to direct your attention
Madonna wants to bring our focus to an important topic


To something that needs directing to
She wants to talk about the issue of sexual enjoyment, which is often not discussed openly


A lot of people talk about
Many people discuss


Dining in and eating out
Having sex at home or outside


I guess that's what this song's about
Madonna's song is about sex, particularly oral sex


I know this is not a dining room conversation
She understands that talking about sex is not something that everyone is comfortable with


And you don't have to listen if you don't have the time
She's not forcing anyone to listen if they don't want to


But let me remind you
She wants to bring attention to something important


In case you don't already know
She doesn't want to assume that everyone is familiar with this topic


Dining out can happen down below
Oral sex can be considered dining out


Everybody's talkin' 'bout
Many people are discussing


Wanting that and needing this
Desiring different things


I'd just like to know
She's curious and wants to ask a question


If you want to learn a different kind of kiss
She's asking if the listener wants to try something new and exciting


So won't you, go down
She's asking her partner to perform oral sex on her


Where it's warm inside, go down
She's referring to her genitals, which provide warmth and pleasure


Where I cannot hide, go down
Her genitals are exposed and cannot be hidden


Where all life begins, go down
She's emphasizing the importance of sexual pleasure and how it's the beginning of life


That's where my love is
She expresses love for her partner and how performing oral sex is a way to show it


Now what could be better than a home cooked meal
She's comparing oral sex to a home cooked meal, which is satisfying and fulfilling


How you want to eat it depends on how you feel
How sexual pleasure is experienced depends on personal preferences


You can eat all you want and you don't get fat
Oral sex doesn't have any physical repercussions, unlike eating too much food


Now where else can you go for a meal like that
She's emphasizing how oral sex is a rare and unique experience


It's not fair to be selfish or stingy
She's suggesting that it's important for both partners to experience sexual pleasure and not just one


Every girl should experience eating out
She's encouraging women to explore their sexuality and enjoy oral sex


Sometimes when I come home from a hard day at work
She's sharing a personal experience of how she craves oral sex after a stressful day


I swear it's all I can think about
Oral sex is heavily on her mind and she can't stop thinking about it


Colonel Sanders says it best
She's making a reference to KFC's famous slogan to add humor to the song


"Finger lickin' good"
She's using the famous slogan to describe the pleasure of oral sex


Let's put what you've learned to the test
She's asking her partner to perform oral sex on her and show off their skills


Can you make a fire without using wood
She's making a sexual innuendo and asking if her partner can please her without using their genitals


Are you still hungry
She's asking if her partner still wants more oral sex


Aren't you glad you came
She's expressing satisfaction that her partner performed oral sex on her


I'm glad you brought your rain coat
She's using humor to imply that performing oral sex on her can be a messy experience


I think it's beginning to rain
She's still making a joke about the messiness of oral sex


That's where my love is
She's expressing how important sexual pleasure is to her and how it's a way to show love


Come inside, that's where all life begins
She's inviting her partner to explore her sexuality and experience the pleasure that it brings


It's warm inside
She's emphasizing the warmth and pleasure of oral sex




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Levan Betts, Madonna Ciccone

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Robert Cochran


on Die Another Day

The only good thing about that sucky film is this song

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