be careful
Madonna Martin Lyrics
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You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I played the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
Cuidado (please be careful)
Con mi corazón
Me siento algo desnudo
Cuidado (please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
Be careful with my heart
You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I played the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
Cuidado (please be careful)
Con mi corazón,
Cariño no me lastimes
Cuidado (please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
If I could reach out to you
Nothing will stop me
Take your head in my hands
Tell me what would you do
Kiss your eyes, sing you to sleep
Your voice sounds like a lullaby
Here's my heart, this time to keep
Here's my heart to keep
In Madonna Martin's song "Be Careful," the lyrics express vulnerability and heartbreak as the singer urges her lover to be cautious with her heart. The repeated phrase "be careful with my heart" emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself from pain and heartbreak that can arise from a failed relationship. The lines "sometimes I go insane/I played the fool and you'll agree/I'll never be the same/without you here with me" further emphasize this vulnerability, showing how deeply the singer has fallen for her lover and how much she needs their presence in her life.
The song also includes elements of Spanish language and culture, with the repeated phrase "cuidado con mi corazón" meaning "be careful with my heart" in Spanish. This nod to Latin culture adds a layer to the song, emphasizing the universality of love and the importance of protecting oneself in any language.
Overall, "Be Careful" by Madonna Martin is a powerful ballad that delves into themes of vulnerability, heartbreak, and the importance of protecting oneself in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful with my heart
Please handle my heart with care and avoid breaking it
You could break it
My heart is fragile and could be easily damaged by your actions
Don't take my love for granted
Please do not assume that my love for you will always remain the same
Things could change
The state of our relationship has the potential to evolve
Sometimes I go insane
Occasionally my emotions towards you become too intense
I played the fool and you'll agree
I admit my mistakes in the past and you will acknowledge them too
I'll never be the same
The consequences of losing you will have a permanent effect on me
Without you here with me
The absence of your presence has a significant impact on me
Cuidado (please be careful)
A plea for you to handle my emotions with caution
Con mi corazón
With my heart
Me siento algo desnudo
I feel vulnerable and exposed
Cariño no me lastimes
My dear, please do not hurt me
Es mi corazón
It is my heart
If I could reach out to you
Given the opportunity, I would communicate with you
Nothing will stop me
Regardless of any obstacles, I am determined to speak with you
Take your head in my hands
I envision physically holding your head to establish intimate communication
Tell me what would you do
I inquire about your thoughts and feelings
Kiss your eyes, sing you to sleep
I imagine comforting you and putting you at ease
Your voice sounds like a lullaby
The sound of your voice brings me peace and nurtures my emotions
Here's my heart, this time to keep
I am offering my heart to you, this time, to hold onto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MADONNA CICCONE, MADONNA LOUISE CICCONE, PATRICK LEONARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@estilorihri
Be careful with my heart
You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I played the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
Cuidado (please be careful)
Con mi corazón
Me siento algo desnudo
Cuidado (please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
Be careful with my heart
You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I played the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
Cuidado (please be careful)
Con mi corazón,
Cariño no me lastimes
Cuidado (please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
If I could reach out to you
Nothing will stop me
Take your head in my hands
Tell me what would you do
Kiss your eyes, sing you to sleep
Your voice sounds like a lullaby
Here's my heart, this time to keep
Here's my heart to keep
@seanalejandro
During the height of Ricky Martin’s career, he recorded a song with Madonna. This song was supposed to be a single and the two singers were going to film a music video for the track. Neither of these things ever happened. During interviews, Martin revealed what he thought when Madonna wanted to release a single with him and he revealed some details about the video that was never filmed.
How Madonna surprised Ricky Martin
The late 1990s were a great time for Latin music. Artists like Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Martin became very popular in the United States and got more people interested in the genre. Martin’s self-titled 1999 album became a massive hit in the U.S., giving the world indelible hits like “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and “She’s All I Ever Had.”
One of the tracks on Martin’s album is “Be Careful (Cuidado Con Mi Corazón),” a duet with Madonna. Martin was surprised Madonna wanted to release the song as a single. “My song with Madonna is the first duet single she has ever recorded — I’m not sure why she chose me,” Martin told the BBC. “But when Madonna asks you to do something you don’t really think twice. She is a legend.”
Ricky Martin expected to make a music video for the song with Madonna
During a 1999 interview with MTV News, Martin said he would film a video for the song with Madonna. “I’m definitely recording, shooting that video with ‘the Goddess,’ with Madonna,” Martin said. “We’re now working with which schedule …. She’s doing a movie at the moment.
“She’ll be doing theater later on, so hopefully by first week … second week of December, we’ll be shooting this video in San Juan, Puerto Rico,” Martin said. “Looking forward. I said it. I’m not supposed to say this, but I said it.” Despite this, the song never became a single and the two stars never filmed a music video for it.
“Be Careful” never hit the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, its parent album, Ricky Martin, became a massive success. Ricky Martin reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, staying on the chart for 67 weeks. The Official Charts Company reports the song did not chart in the United Kingdom either. Ricky Martin reached No. 2 in the U.K., staying on the charts for 63 weeks.
During an interview with CNN, Martin said he wanted Latin music to become more popular. “Yes, I do want Latin music to be accepted,” he said. “But we can’t forget what Gloria Estefan did. We can’t forget what Jose Feliciano did for a while. And Santana. They’re legends, and you know they’re not going to die.” Martin was one of many artists who helped bring Latin music to a new audience — even if he didn’t make a video with Madonna.
@raiderred803
Madonna is the greatest female artist of all time!!!!!
@laurakelly3647
🧐
@KP33695
She is
@paulvoorhies8821
100%. No question about it.
@JB-pl1iu
Madonnas voice is heaven.
@justwisdom1107
Wow Ricky Martin had a collaboration with both Madonna & Janet Jackson during this time he was on top of the world.
@jld3480
you call it collaboration? Ricky sounds so unprofessional and I hope Madonna was paid SO MUCH to endure that duet, collaboration or whatever you call it!
@colombiacrack88
Always one of my favorites by Ricky. Ricky+ Madona+ William Orbit = perfection. Such a beautiful song. So underrated too. This song is so dark and emotional. Perfect!
@jodih9000
Sebastian Correa yes!
@MarvinGuatemalanBoy
William Orbit's production was getting old by 1999. Madonna knew it and replaced him with Mirwais for her next album.