Platinum Gold Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 is the intro of this the Holiday sample you guys are referring to during Nas's rap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelvvv Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 is the intro of this the Holiday sample you guys are referring to during Nas's rap?? Yes, until 0:07. It's literally repeated through much of the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The holiday horns are absolutely LYFE giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeye Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 awesome mattress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I think the standard edition deserved a different tracklist. They literally just cut it off after WAOM. Why? Are the tracks after that inferior? It makes no sense. I guess M listed the songs from favorite to least favorite. WAOM is a very good album closer though so I don't think they randomly just cut off the last 5 tracks. The ending with Holy Water-Inside Out-WAOM on the standard version is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) It's not the number of tracks that bother me. It makes sense to have a 14 track version, but it should be a mixed up best of, not just cut off. Anyway, it doesn't matter. People need to get over this standard/deluxe/super deluxe mess. Just because a song is on the deluxe doesn't mean M thought it was inferior, that's just how she felt the track list flowed the best. I couldn't imagine the SEX/Messiah/RH sequence to be any different. BN sounds so great right after WAOM. Inside Out leads perfectly into WAOM and follows the vibe of HW perfectly. So... Yeah the standard deluxe thing means nothing. We have all 25 songs. Just listen to them. It's not like you have to stop at WAOM. It's just straight up nit picking at this point! Edited March 6, 2015 by Shan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I love the "Quicker than a ray of light" sample When she raps "I saw a ray of light" you have listen closely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I love the "Quicker than a ray of light" sample When she raps "I saw a ray of light" you have listen closely omg!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJimmy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THIS ISN'T ON THE STANDARD?!!! I know the standard is redundant but really? Holy Water over this?!!! Can you please shut the fuck up and stop comparing every song to Holy Water? Thank you very much. I can see why this song didn't make the standard edition. I love it from the bottom of my heart and I think it's another great addition to M's catalogue but idk...I think the verses as cute and cheeky they are come off as a bit forced and distorted. Nevertheless, the song is great and I'm glad it's on the album. I actually pretend the 14-track version doesn't exist because the only real thing is the 19-track edition and the 5 songs that are not on the "standard" shouldn't be viewed as bonus tracks, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Mattress, love your Madonna gif review of the song. It is so epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiah Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still find Nas unnecessary on this track... imo, It could have been much better if she sang this one alone and instead of Nas's rap, include that killer instrumental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiah Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yes, until 0:07. It's literally repeated through much of the song. i'm such a flop fan, I actually never thought of the Holiday sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I love the "Quicker than a ray of light" sample When she raps "I saw a ray of light" you have listen closely omg I did not notice that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Can you please shut the fuck up and stop comparing every song to Holy Water? Thank you very much. Wah wah wah poor baby. Am I going to hurt your precious Holy Water's feelings? It was a comment about this and Sex? Who fucking cares? Why reduce yourself to personally insulting people? Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelament Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I love the "Quicker than a ray of light" sample When she raps "I saw a ray of light" you have listen closely I've been wondering what that noise in the background is forever! Thanks for pointing it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I am completely obsessed with "Veni Vidi Vici"... verse two is orgasmic leaving me no choice but to repost this: I expressed myself came like a virgin down the aisle Exposed my naked ass and I did it with a smile And when it came to sex I know I walked the borderline And when I struck a pose all the gay boys lost their minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnino Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I justified my love I made you say a little prayer They had me crucified you know I had to take it there I opened up my heart I learned the power of good-bye I saw a ray of light music saved my life I came, I saw, I conquered. -Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone YOU HAVE JUST CREATED THE VENI VIDI VICI INTERLUDE FOR THE UPCOMING TOUR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelvvv Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 VVV CANNOT BE RELEGATED TO AN INTERLUDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moka Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The refrain and the references to oldies, all of this is amazing! And also the horns! But I'm not a fan of rap...Overall it's a good song. I would put it with Iconic and Illuminati, songs that are not really "Rebel" nor "Heart" but still good experimentations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Nas rap is EVERYTHING. Not feeling Madonna's rap, especially the 'I saw a Ray of Light'... For real? I can't .... VVV is amazing because of M only!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I absolutely love that she is sampling and making references to her own music on this album!! And VVV is awesome track. I enjoy the the joyride, lyrics and all. I don't understand why people are so negative about her references! I mean, if someone is allowed to that, is this POP SOVEREIGN! And Nas' rap is so strong, love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Can somebody please write the lyrics to Nas rap ? It seems like he's talking about Ferguson at one point or am i just hearing what i wanna hear ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelvvv Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Veni Vidi Vici lyrics: [Nas] Madonna, life is so crazy You've been through a lot I'll tell you a story sometime, you know? [Madonna] Seemed like yesterday I was a baby on the street, I took a holiday I was steppin' to the beat, I had to pay my rent On the Lower East Side, I threw my tag around Let beatboys take me for a ride, I started writin' songs I kinda got into the groove, they tried to criticize My every single move, but then I realized I had nothing left to lose, it took me by surprise When I became the news I was fearless like a renegade I had a feeling that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I expressed myself, came like a virgin down the aisle Exposed my naked ass, and I did it with a smile And when it came to sex, I know I walked the borderline And when I struck a pose, all the gay boys lost their mind I justified my love, I made you say a little prayer They had me crucified, you know I had to take it there I opened up my heart, I learned the power of goodbye I saw a ray of light, music saved my life I was fearless like a renegade I had a feeling that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered [Nas] In 1994, I came through the door with that door beats verses Scratches, verbally murdered rappers My ma's from the Carolinas, pa's from Natchez and QB's Where I started flowin', but I was scared the cops were gonna kick my apartment door in Had a baby girl, by a crazy girl Then I got married, happily of course Then that ended, in a bad divorce I know how to pick 'em, don't I Never gave a fuck about public pressure or the ridicule or too big to lose Now who's a fool? And I never been happier, no lie I'm just a humble servant, I'm Nas If y'all burn down Ferguson, I'mma riot My life cannot be compared to anybody Any trappers, any rapper Any politician, beautician, or musician Anybody, saw many bodies, many coffins, heads or tails Penny tosses, either that or jail Not many options on the block I came from And I turned to a rap messiah, spit rapid fire And it [wore?] right back to the block I came from [Madonna] I was fearless like a renegade [Nas: Tried to tell 'em] I had a feeling, that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said, I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star, I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered [Nas] Madonna on the track, Nas in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I think she says 'exposed my naked ass', no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelvvv Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 ^^ Fixed, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Veni Vidi Vici lyrics: [Nas] Madonna, life is so crazy You've been through a lot I'll tell you a story sometime, you know? [Madonna] Seemed like yesterday I was a baby on the street, I took a holiday I was steppin' to the beat, I had to pay my rent On the Lower East Side, I threw my tag around Let beatboys take me for a ride, I started writin' songs I kinda got into the groove, they tried to criticize My every single move, but then I realized I had nothing left to lose, it took me by surprise When I became the news I was fearless like a renegade I had a feeling that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I expressed myself, came like a virgin down the aisle Exposed my naked ass, and I did it with a smile And when it came to sex, I know I walked the borderline And when I struck a pose, all the gay boys lost their mind I justified my love, I made you say a little prayer They had me crucified, you know I had to take it there I opened up my heart, I learned the power of goodbye I saw a ray of light, music saved my life I was fearless like a renegade I had a feeling that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered [Nas] In 1994, I came through the door with that door beats verses Scratches, verbally murdered rappers My ma's from the Carolinas, pa's from Natchez and QB's Where I started flowin', but I was scared the cops were gonna kick my apartment door in Had a baby girl, by a crazy girl Then I got married, happily of course Then that ended, in a bad divorce I know how to pick 'em, don't I Never gave a fuck about public pressure or the ridicule or too big to lose Now who's a fool? And I never been happier, no lie I'm just a humble servant, I'm Nas If y'all burn down Ferguson, I'mma riot My life cannot be compared to anybody Any trappers, any rapper Any politician, beautician, or musician Anybody, saw many bodies, many coffins, heads or tails Penny tosses, either that or jail Not many options on the block I came from And I turned to a rap messiah, spit rapid fire And it [wore?] right back to the block I came from [Madonna] I was fearless like a renegade [Nas: Tried to tell 'em] I had a feeling, that I can't explain I didn't listen to what people said, I came, I saw, I conquered I was constant as a northern star, I had a fire burnin' in my heart I never gave up, fightin' in the dark I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered I came, I saw, I conquered [Nas] Madonna on the track, Nas in the back Thank you ! Indeed he does talk about Ferguson riots, it was recorded at that time (judging from M's instagram pics with him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 The production of this song is SUPERB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR! Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 In my top 5! This song is AMAZING! It must be performed on the tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dolla Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I bet if the song is performed the backdrop will be just like She's Not Me form the S&S tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I came. I saw. I conquered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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