Klasu Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 2:05 PM, Toni said: Its beautiful, very Cuban, reminds me of the Che Guevara song Hasta Siemepre. I'm so glad you mentioned this. So I'm not the only one who thought about old political songs.
Chriz Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 one of my favorites !!! .I was pleasantly surprised at he fact it was teased during the introduction to madame x
acko Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 I fail to c how the lyrics are cringy. Unless empathy is an Alien concept. Even the explanation is in there. I KNOW WHAT I AM AND I KNOW WHAT I'M NOT. The question is 'Do u know who you are? *Do u know, Diane?'*
stevo208 Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, acko said: I fail to c how the lyrics are cringy. Unless empathy is an Alien concept. Even the explanation is in there. I KNOW WHAT I AM AND I KNOW WHAT I'M NOT. The question is 'Do u know who you are? *Do u know, Diane?'* Yeah she can't be more plain in terms of intent and understanding. I love this song now. I knew it would end up becoming a favourite.
boy skeffington Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, acko said: I fail to c how the lyrics are cringy. Unless empathy is an Alien concept. Even the explanation is in there. I KNOW WHAT I AM AND I KNOW WHAT I'M NOT. The question is 'Do u know who you are? *Do u know, Diane?'* Cringe is now a dismissive buzzword to discard her. The song is classic Madonna message ... we are one and I will fight for you. Sadly empathy IS becoming an alien concept.
Shane Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 Her singing is gorgeous throughout this song. It’s an ethereal and ambient sounding ballad with a powerful message.
leeagainstthemusic Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 I love 12 outta the 18 songs. Best are IFSIF, GC, CA and Medellín. Killers is just awful IMO. I get the message behind the song, but it’s bland and doesn’t go anywhere
luluthecat Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 I absolutely adore this song! It’s stunning!! Current favourite.
Shaun Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 The lyric “Will we know when to stop?” rattles me. What a beautiful song.
Apples388 Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 7:23 PM, reQuiem4adream said: I'm not fond of the lyrics. Chorus ok, verses mmm ..
Matt Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 My fave. This is how I imagined this album when she talked about it being born in Portugal. This song is all kinds of perfection. The Fado mixed Mirwais-style, Madonna's beautiful voice, the lyrics, all so amazing.
Kurt420 Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 For me, the production on this one (especially towards end of the song) is the track most reminiscent of AL album production.
Flip The Switch Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Kurt420 said: For me, the production on this one (especially towards end of the song) is the track most reminiscent of AL album production. Totally. I love when she sings...”God knooows what I am...”
Simo9jo Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 This is one of my favorites too, I love the electronic-fado combination. Those clap sounds are incredible and the "Eu sei o que sou e o que não sou" part in Portuguese sounds lovely.
Andra Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Wild is the world And lonely is the path To come to you
Shane Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Towards the end, it sounds like she is singing “you are safe.” Or is that an additional lyric in portuguese that I am hearing incorrectly.
Shaun Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, Andra said: Wild is the world And lonely is the path To come to you @Andra this is probably my favorite line on Madame X. I DIE.
M_Sinner Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Shaun said: @Andra this is probably my favorite line on Madame X. I DIE. Mine too, DIED. PERIODTTTT.
rocknrolla Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 This is even worse than I thought I finally listened to it all
Shane Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Stephen said: This is actually one of my favs. It’s amazing. One of her all time best collaborations with Mirwais.
articunocc Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, rocknrolla said: This is even worse than I thought I finally listened to it all yeah I can already see the meltdowns for what I'm going to say but I can see the Metacritic score increasing between 5 to 10 points were this song not included, it's just there to show how impeccable god control Is in comparison
Shaun Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, Shane said: It’s amazing. One of her all time best collaborations with Mirwais. Was thinking this yesterday. The harmonies, hand claps, and finger snaps that work their way into the second half of the song are heavenly. So happy she included this stunning track. Structurally an absolute standout on the album.
santiago Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Shane said: Towards the end, it sounds like she is singing “you are safe.” Or is that an additional lyric in portuguese that I am hearing incorrectly. She is saying " Eu sei o que sou"( I know what I am).
Shane Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, santiago said: She is saying " Eu sei o que sou"( I know what I am). Thank you!
Crozzauk Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 I just dont understand how the critics could not interpret the meaning of this song correctly. Its so obvious - literally explained in the lyrics. And so beautifully done. Just proves that people will always try and project their own prejudices onto her.
MichaelDieker Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 It's bizarre and confusing for me. It's grown on me a lot and I actually love it now, the accordion, her voice, it's all enchanting and a bit unsettling. The lyrics at first really confused me, but it's clearer to me now that she's saying that she'll use her voice for those who need it/can't speak up for themselves. She is just so odd haha The cutesy way she sings "if the poor are humiliated," is a strange choice for her delivery and I'm not sure how to interpret it? "Native Indian"....is not really something one says, and "if the Indian are taken"? Honey they been taken from their land for hundreds of years and I've literally never heard her say anything about it, and if she did she'd learn its Native American but hey...the intention is clear and it's a beautiful message. Her vocals and the production combined with that message make for something really stunning, but that I am still unpacking.
rocknrolla Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, Crozzauk said: I just dont understand how the critics could not interpret the meaning of this song correctly. Its so obvious - literally explained in the lyrics. And so beautifully done. Just proves that people will always try and project their own prejudices onto her. I really, really like this album, and I get the meaning, but for me (and probaby most of the critics), it is just shockingly bad.
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