Mooncrown11 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 What are you waiting for?Nobody's gonna show you howWhy work for someone elseTo do what you can do right now?Got no boundaries and no limitsIf there's excitement, put me in itIf it's against the law, arrest meIf you can handle it, undress meDon't stop me now, don't need to catch my breathI can go on and on and onWhen the lights go down and there's no one leftI can go on and on and onGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna show me howGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna stop me nowThey say that a good thing never lastsAnd then it has to fallThose are the the people that did notAmount to much at allGive me the bassline and I'll shake itGive me a record and I'll break itThere's no beginning and no endingGive me a chance to go and I'll take itDon't stop me now, don't need to catch my breathI can go on and on and onWhen the lights go down and there's no one leftI can go on and on and onGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna show me howGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna stop me now[Pharrell:]Watch thisGet stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it (what?)Get stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it (what?)Get stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it (what?)Get stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop itGet stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it(to the left, to the right, to the left, to the right)Get stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it(to the left, to the right, to the left, to the right)Get stupid, get stupid, get stupid, don't stop it(to the left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right)Get stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid...(left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right)Don't stop me now, don't need to catch my breathI can go on and on and onWhen the lights go down and there's no one leftI can go on and on and onGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna show me howGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna stop me nowYou're only here to winGet what they say?You're only here to winGet what they do?They'd do it tooIf they were youYou done it all beforeIt ain't nothing newYou're only here to winGet what they say?You're only here to winGet what they do?They'd do it tooIf they were youYou done it all beforeIt ain't nothing newGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna show me howGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna stop me nowGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna show me howGive it to me, yeahNo one's gonna stop me nowGive it to me This was the second single from the Hard Candy album and one of its defining moments as well. This is the kind of anthemic song that M does so well - Don't Tell Me being another example and a kind of companion song to this one. When you first hear the title, you may assume it is a sexual reference but listening to the lyrics, the phrase rather means - give me whatever you can dish out and I will not only be able to handle it but will outlast all the others. This is a perfect metaphor for her career - she's still standing and still a force to be reckoned with. I like how the pre-chorus (The don't stop me now part) is literally about being able to dance all night but also on a deeper level is a nod to her having this incredible enduring career when so many around her have come and gone even after she has been written off countless times. The music also has a circus/carnival vibe to it which also is fitting for the crazy ride her career has been. Though Hard Candy is not among my favorite albums of hers, this song is one of the reasons that keeps me going back to it. It's interesting to listen to the "Infinity" demo (most likely produced by Timbaland and Timberlake I believe) to see how the song evolved. There are definitely some elements in the demo that influenced the final Pharrell version but I think it went in the completely right direction and ended up much stronger than its original incarnation: Favorite lyric: Don't stop me now , don't need to catch my breath, I can go on and on and on Favorite vocal moment: "Give me the bassline and I'll shake it" Favorite musical part: The stabbing synths in the chorus One word that sums up this song: Unstoppable What do you think of this song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacHarris Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I live for it. It compells me. I use it as a personal mantra. It is an essential piece of M's legacy. GI2M is THE JAM, then, now , & forever more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJimmy Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) I prefer Infinity, although her vocals in that one are crowtatstic . I've never been too fond of Give It 2 Me. It's one of the Pharrell produced songs on HC that still sound like unfinished songs, demos to be exact. The other ones being Candy Shop and Incredible. I think his work was kinda hit or miss on HC I still respect and admire him as a producer, though. However, Give It 2 Me is one of those songs that you can't resist dancing or singing along to when it comes on on shuffle. That said, I keep catching myself doing exactly that, lol. Edited August 5, 2014 by JimmyJimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiahxxx Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I can't listen to this amazing song without singing out loud! It's such and anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have to admit that my initial reaction to the song was that I felt disappointed the music sounded somewhat outdated at the time. I also thought after seeing the video for the first time, that it was not a good enough to promote the single . Over the years, I've watched the video a lot more & it has ground on me big time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I live for "Infinity". Had it been polished, it'd be a good opening track for HC. "Give It 2 Me" is great, and I have a special tight edit of it which doesn't have the "get stupid" breakdown. YUMMY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It's one of her all time greatest singles. It's what Madonna does best. Energy. Life. Funk. Dance. Electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I bow to the video as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Completely agree with your assessment, Mooncrown Definitely one of the highlights of Hard Candy. I hope she remembers this for future tours, even though it wasn't a huge hit. I think it went top ten worldwide, at least? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Completely agree with your assessment, Mooncrown Definitely one of the highlights of Hard Candy. I hope she remembers this for future tours, even though it wasn't a huge hit. I think it went top ten worldwide, at least? Thanks rocknrolla! Here's a link to the Wiki page for the song. If the charts are accurate, it looks like it went top 10 in several countries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_It_2_Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crux Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 This remains my favorite song from HC. It's so much fun to dance to. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 My favorite track from Hard Candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Why do so many people dislike the get stupid bit. It's brill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 i love this song and video!!!! agree every word Mooncrown.....this is my fave review until now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 i love this song and video!!!! agree every word Mooncrown.....this is my fave review until now!!!! Thanks so much for the feedback Vande I really enjoy talking about M's music and hearing other fans opinions and feelings about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I love this song so much. Infinity is amazing as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Why do so many people dislike the get stupid bit. It's brill I agree! The song wouldn't be the same without it! This is such a great, energetic song... Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Give It 2 Me!!! YEAH!!! After 30 years of being a fan, one of my top 5 Madonna songs of all time. It's perfect. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Why do so many people dislike the get stupid bit. It's brill Of course it is. It was just something for them to bitch about. I can't with these mall going ray of lighters!!!! 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Without the "get stupid" breakdown, it has a duration of 3 minutes and 33 seconds. SO TIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Fantastic song with a great message. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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