The song was re-released in 1993 in a remixed version, and re-released again only in France as another remix in 1999, as a promotional single. The song was later sampled in her song "Kings & Queens" from her 2012 album Stay in Touch.
Maria Magdalena
Sandra Lyrics
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You want my soul
I would be crazy to share your life
Why can't you see what I am?
Sharpen your senses and turn the knife
Hurt me and you'll understand
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
Why must I lie?
Find alibis
When will you wake up and realize
I can't surrender to you?
Play for affection and win the prize
I know those party games, too
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
(You need love)
Promise me delight
In Sandra's song "Maria Magdalena," the singer expresses her reluctance to fully commit to a desired lover. She recognizes that the man wants her love and soul but wonders why he cannot see her for who she really is. Sandra cautions him to "sharpen your senses and turn the knife," suggesting that if he hurts her, he might understand her reluctance. The singer then repeats that she will never be Maria Magdalena, a Biblical figure known for her reputation as a prostitute before her redemption. Sandra seems to be rejecting the idea of becoming a victim of societal opinion and judgement.
The repetition of the lyrics "You're a creature of the night" and "You're a victim of the fight" emphasize the strong emotions and struggles that the man and the singer are experiencing. The man needs love and promises delight, and the singer recognizes this but still feels unable to give herself to him. Her expression of internal conflict is reflected in the melancholic melody and the emotional tone of the song. Sandra's use of Maria Magdalena's name is symbolic, as the singer is trying to find her own place and identity in a world that imposes labels and restrictions on people.
Line by Line Meaning
You take my love
You accept my love
You want my soul
You need all of me
I would be crazy to share your life
I would be foolish to live the way you want me to
Why can't you see what I am?
Why don't you understand who I really am?
Sharpen your senses and turn the knife
Be more aware and hurt me more
Hurt me and you'll understand
If you hurt me, you'll know how I feel
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
I'll never be your ideal woman
(You're a creature of the night)
(You're someone who lives in the darkness)
Maria Magdalena
Your dream woman
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You're someone who's been hurt before)
(You need love)
(You're in dire need of love)
Promise me delight
Promise me happiness
Why must I lie?
Why do I have to be dishonest?
Find alibis
Make up excuses
When will you wake up and realize
When will you realize what's really going on?
I can't surrender to you?
I can't give up everything for you?
Play for affection and win the prize
Pretend to like someone to get something in return
I know those party games, too
I'm familiar with those tricks
Oh, oh, oh
Sounds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hubert Kemmler, Michael Cretu, Markus Loehr, Richard Palmer-James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elizanegrao4355
You take my love
You want my soul
I would be crazy to share your life
Why can't you see what I am
Sharpen your senses and turn the knife
Hurt me and you'll understand
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
Why must I lie
Find alibis
When will you wake up and realise
I can't surrender to you
Play for affection and win the prize
I know those party games, too
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
Promise me delight
(You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight
You need love)
@pildorasparaelalma.swahili8512
Maria Magdalena (traducción)
Tu tienes mi amor, tu quieres mi alma
Yo estaría loca en compartir tu vida
¿Por qué no puedes ver lo que soy?
Afila tus sentidos y da vuelta el cuchillo
Hiéreme y entenderás...
Yo nunca seré María Magdalena
(Tu eres una criatura de la noche)
María Magdalena
(Tu eres una víctima de la pelea)
(Tu necesitas amor)
Prométeme deleite
(Tu necesitas amor)
Yo nunca seré María Magdalena
(Tu eres una criatura de la noche)
María Magdalena
(Tu eres una víctima de la pelea)
(Tu necesitas amor)
Prométeme deleite
(Tu necesitas amor)
¿Por qué debo mentir, encontrar coartadas?
¿Cuándo te despertarás y comprenderás
Que no me puedo rendir a ti?
Juégate por afecto y gana el premio
Yo conozco esas partes del juego también
Yo nunca seré María Magdalena
(Tu eres una criatura de la noche)
María Magdalena
(Tu eres una víctima de la pelea)
(Tu necesitas amor)
Prométeme deleite
(Tu necesitas amor)
Yo nunca seré María Magdalena
(Tu eres una criatura de la noche)
María Magdalena
(Tu eres una víctima de la pelea)
(Tu necesitas amor)
Prométeme deleite
(Tu necesitas amor)
@abdelmajida.salemalmadoli2104
2024 ! Who is with me ?
@duvalmichael795
yes
@LuisaTorres-nu4hf
Me too, i love this song and Sandra
@damianarciniegas2337
Nací años después de esta canción, pero desde el inicio me atrapó la melodía.
@user-tu9ud4cq5f
Moi
@pengu.382
Well, I here to hear a Masterpiece
@JOSECARVALLHO
Anyone else listening to this beautiful song from 1985 in 2024?
@m42037
Grow up, evidently if we're here we're listening smh
@vm1287
Oh, yes...
@Investing_With_Andrew
@@m42037y