Impressive Instant
Madonna (Ciccone) Lyrics


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Universe is full of stars
Nothing out there looks the same
You're the one that I've been waiting for
I don't even know your name

I'm in a trance
I'm in a trance
Cosmic systems intertwine
Astral bodies drip like wine
All of nature ebbs and flows
Comets shoot across the sky
Can't explain the reasons why
This is how creation goes

I don't want nobody else
All the others look the same the same
Galaxies are sliding into view
I don't even know your name

I'm in a trance
And the world is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
I'm in a trance
I let the music take me
Take me where my heart wants to go

I'm in a trance
And the world is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
(I'm in a trance)
I let the music take me
Take me where my heart wants to go

Kiss me
Kiss me
Kiss me
Kiss me

I like to singy singy singy
(Like a bird) On a wingy wingy wingy
I like to rhumba rhumba rhumba
Dance to a samba samba samba

(I'm in a trance)
And the world is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
(I'm in a trance)
I let the music take me
Take me where my heart wants to go

(I'm in a trance)
And the world is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
(I'm in a trance)
I let the music take me
Take me where my heart wants to go

Trance
(I'm in a trance)
Universe is full of stars
Nothing out there looks the same




You're the one that I've been waiting for
I don't even know your name

Overall Meaning

The song "Impressive Instant" by Madonna is a futuristic and fast-paced synth-pop track that describes the feeling of being in love and completely enamored with someone you have just met. The first verse says that although the universe is full of stars, nothing looks the same, and the one she's been waiting for has finally appeared in her life, although she doesn't know their name. She then states that she is in a trance, which could refer to the feeling of being hypnotized by love or possibly from the energy and excitement of the music itself.


The chorus talks about how the cosmic systems intertwine, and all of nature ebbs and flows, while comets shoot across the sky. The lyrics imply that there are certain things in life that can't be fully explained or understood, but that's how creation goes. She then says that she doesn't want anybody else, as they all look the same, while galaxies slide into view. She is still in a trance, and the world is spinning out of control.


The bridge describes how Madonna likes to sing, dance, and be free, letting the music take her where her heart wants to go. The song ends where it began, with Madonna saying that she doesn't even know the name of the person who has captivated her, but she knows that they are the one she's been waiting for.


Line by Line Meaning

Universe is full of stars
The vast expanse of the universe is full of celestial bodies shining brightly in the dark cosmos.


Nothing out there looks the same
Everything in space appears unique and distinct, unlike any other heavenly body.


You're the one that I've been waiting for
The central idea of the song revolves around Madonna's eagerness to find her perfect partner, who she believes is out there in the universe somewhere.


I don't even know your name
The search for Madonna's soulmate is so profound that she feels connected to him even though his identity is unknown.


I'm in a trance
Madonna is so deeply moved and engrossed in her thoughts of finding her true love that she feels she's in a hypnotic state.


Cosmic systems intertwine
Madonna romanticizes the thought of the cosmos, where everything is intricately interconnected, from planets to stars.


Astral bodies drip like wine
Madonna likens the beauty of the celestial bodies with the vibrance of wine, which drips from a glass or bottle slowly and seductively.


All of nature ebbs and flows
Nature follows its own rhythm, and everything has its cyclical and patterned movements, much like the ebb and flow of tides.


Comets shoot across the sky
The sudden appearance and disappearance of comets in the sky represent the fleeting nature of life and love.


Can't explain the reasons why
The enigmatic nature of love and fate is so profound that Madonna can barely make out why things happen the way they do.


This is how creation goes
Madonna believes that the beauty of the universe is that it's inexplicable and mysterious, and humans can witness its eternal magic only as an audience.


I don't want nobody else
Madonna declares that there's no greater love than the one she seeks, and no one else can ever match up to it.


All the others look the same the same
Madonna feels that the love she's searching for is so unique and profound that no one else can come close to it.


Galaxies are sliding into view
Madonna feels the universe is conspiring to show her its unique beauty through the magnificent visual display of the galaxies.


And the world is spinning
The constant spinning of the world is symbolic of the continuous journey of life and its ever-changing nature.


Spinning baby out of control
Madonna loves the uncontrollable nature of life and the thrill that comes with it. She wants to give up control to the universe and flow with it.


I let the music take me
Madonna uses music as an escape mechanism to get away from the world and experience a transcendental experience.


Take me where my heart wants to go
Madonna wants to follow her heart's desire, even if it's something inexplicable and beyond explanation.


Kiss me
Madonna desires passion and romance in the arms of her love.


I like to singy singy singy (Like a bird) On a wingy wingy wingy and rhumba rhumba rhumba
Madonna enjoys the freedom that music provides and wishes to be like a bird, flapping its wings and enjoying life to the fullest.


Dance to a samba samba samba
Madonna loves the idea of letting go and expressing herself through music and dance, like the vibrance of samba music.


Trance
Madonna comes back to the central idea of the song- that she's so deeply invested in finding her true love that she feels like she's in a permanent trance.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . MADONNA, MIRWAIS AHMADZAI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Roiy Benkel

Universe is full of stars
Nothing out there looks the same
You're the one that I've been waiting for
I don't even know your name

I'm in a trance
I'm in a trance

Cosmic systems intertwine
Astral bodies drip like wine
All of nature ebbs and flows
Comets shoot across the sky
Can't explain the reasons why
This is how creation goes

I don't want nobody else
All the others look the same
Galaxies are sliding into view
I don't even know your name

I'm in a trance
And the word is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
I'm in a trance
I let the music take me
Take me where my heart wants to go

Kiss me
Kiss me

I like to singy singy singy
Like a bird on a wingy wingy wingy
I like to rhumba rhumba rhumba
Dance to a samba samba samba

I'm in a trance
And the world is spinning
Spinning baby out of control
I'm in a trance
I let the music take
Take me where my heart wants to go



All comments from YouTube:

joanne

Very timeless, aged like fine wine. It could be released today without sounding dated at all!

Dr Liz

Honestly I think people would say it's way ahead of it's time lol

YCKFides

It's really hard to believe this song is from 2000, it will never ever sound dated

Frédéric

+YCKFides French boy Mirwais is the BEST

peter dee

you can low-key hear the 90s video game vibe.....

Eden Palmer

Yeah, it's actually closer to the 80's than to current time. Crazy.

Crotalus atrox

@Eden Palmer Thats what only Madonna can do.

Sammy Gallant

My absolute favorite dance track from Madonna. "Music" as an album is so incredibly underrated. <3

AlDân

+Samantha Gallant It's not underrated, actually it's been really successful. And it was a huge success in the 2000 era and it's considered one of the best album in the history (check "Rolling Stones List")

Sammy Gallant

I meant underrated in a sense of it's legacy now. I feel like when people think of her discography they think of Ray of Light and Like A Prayer. But you're right, it did sell great! Definitely one of my favorite albums of hers! :)

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