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    Song of the Week 12/28/14: EXPRESS YOURSELF

    in ARCHIVE - Madonna

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    [spoken:]
    Come on girls
    Do you believe in love?
    'Cause I got something to say about it
    And it goes something like this

    [Chorus:]

    Don't go for second best baby
    Put your love to the test
    You know, you know, you've got to
    Make him express how he feels
    And maybe then you'll know your love is real

    You don't need diamond rings
    Or eighteen karat gold
    Fancy cars that go very fast
    You know they never last, no, no
    What you need is a big strong hand
    To lift you to your higher ground
    Make you feel like a queen on a throne
    Make him love you till you can't come down
    (You'll never come down)

    [chorus]

    Long stem roses are the way to your heart
    But he needs to start with your head
    Satin sheets are very romantic
    What happens when you're not in bed
    You deserve the best in life
    So if the time isn't right then move on
    Second best is never enough
    You'll do much better baby on your own
    (Baby on your own)

    [chorus]

    Express yourself
    (You've got to make him)
    Express himself
    Hey, hey, hey, hey
    So if you want it right now, make him show you how
    Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not

    [intermediate:]

    And when you're gone he might regret it
    Think about the love he once had
    Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
    He'll be back on his knees

    To express himself
    (You've got to make him)
    Express himself
    Hey hey

    What you need is a big strong hand
    To lift you to your higher ground
    Make you feel like a queen on a throne
    Make him love you till you can't come down
    (You'll never come down)

    [intermediate]

    So please

    [chorus]

    Express yourself
    (You've got to make him)
    Express himself
    Hey, hey, hey, hey
    So if you want it right now, make him show you how
    Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
    Express yourself
    (You've got to make him)
    So you can respect yourself
    Hey, hey
    So if you want it right now, then make him show you how
    Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not

    The second single from the opus that is the Like A Prayer album is an empowerment anthem if there ever was one. Madonna tells us not to settle for second best in love but I think the song's message can be taken even further to never settle in life in general. If we don't say what we want and fight to get it, we will never achieve it. I love this song so much in all of its versions from the funky Sly and The Family Stone inspired album version to the sexy futuristic dance remix in the video. One of the things I love most is her confidence and the rich soulfulness of her vocal delivery. She sounds powerful and she makes you feel that way too. On a personal note, I always think of this song getting me through some rough patches with people I thought were friends but who turned out to be anything but in the end. The song's message lifted me up then and continues to do so for me every time I hear it. Not just a classic Madonna song but a classic period.

    Favorite Lyric: You deserve the best in life so if the time isn't right then move on

    Favorite Musical Part: The horns in the album version

    Favorite Vocal Part: The last echoed "Express Yourself" from the video version

    One Word That Sums Up This Song: Empowerment

    Favorite Live Version: The BAT Tour

    2014 MNation Madonna Top 50 - THE SONGS THAT JUST MISSED (60-51)

    in ARCHIVE - Madonna

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    While we are awaiting the reveal of the results and Jimmy's beautiful artwork, here are the songs that just missed the cut:

    60. Causing A Commotion (718 points)

    59. Like A Virgin (734 Points)

    58. TIE : Dress You Up and Beat Goes On (744 Points)

    57. Hollywood (764 Points)

    56. Xstatic Process (770 Points)

    55. Angel (834 Points)

    54. Die Another Day (842 Points)

    53. Sorry (844 Points)

    52. Secret Garden (862 Points)

    51. Impressive Instant (864 Points)

    Has anyone not listened?

    in ARCHIVE - The REBEL HEART Forum

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    Or is it just me?

    Other than Rebel Heart and Wash All Over Me I haven't listened to any of the new tracks that have leaked. Not for any noble reasons, I just don't want the demos to cloud my judgement when the actual album comes out. I might listen to them AFTER but for now I don't want to get used to them and have the songs feel "old" when the album is finally released. I just think it'll take the excitement out.

    So has anyone else not listened?

    I'm with you Napoleon! I haven't even listened to Rebel Heart or WAOM. I want the first time I hear the album to be when I have the final CD in my hands. However, when we get the final traçklist I will definitely listen to the songs that didn't make the cut.

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