Sky Fits Heaven

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About Sky Fits Heaven

"Sky Fits Heaven" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her seventh studio album, Ray of Light (1998). It was written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard; the song also contained additional production from William Orbit, and lyrical interpretations from British poet Max Blagg's 1992 poem, What Fits?. Uncredited in the album's official liner notes, Blagg's role in the song was the subject of several publications questioning Madonna's inspiration behind the track. A remix created by Sasha and Victor Calderone, and was released as a promotional single by Maverick and Warner Bros. on October 2, 1998. When released, various music critics appreciated Orbit's extensive production on "Sky Fits Heaven". On a list of Madonna's best non-singles compiled by Idolator, the track was ranked at number nine and acclaimed by critic Sal Cinquemani who enjoyed its "heavenly hook". The Sasha and Victor Calderone remix reached number 41 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart in November 1998, despite not being released as a commercial single. "Sky Fits Heaven" was performed on Madonna's Drowned World Tour in 2001, accompanied by flying acrobats during a Japanese-inspired sequence. 


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Sky fits heaven so fly it
That's what the prophet said to me
Child fits mother so hold your baby tight
That's what my future could see

Fate fits karma so use it
That's what the wise man said to me
Love fits virtue so hold on to the light
That's what our future will be

Traveling down this road
Watching the signs as I go
I think I'll follow the sun
Isn't everyone just
Traveling down their own road
Watching the signs as they go
I think I'll follow my heart
It's a very good place to start

Traveling down my own road
Watching the signs as I go
Traveling down my own road
And I'm watching the signs as they go

Traveling, traveling
Watching the signs as I go

Hand fits giving so do it
That's what the Gospel said to me
Life fits living so let your judgments go
That's how our future should be

Traveling down this road
Watching the signs as I go
I think I'll follow the sun
Isn't everyone just
Traveling down their own road
Watching the signs as they go
I think I'll follow my heart
It's a very good place to start

Traveling down my own road
Watching the signs as they go
Traveling down my own road
And I'm watching the signs as I go

Traveling, traveling
Watching the signs as I go

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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11 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Sky Fits Heaven" is track number 10 off Madonna's critically acclaimed seventh studio album "Ray of Light" that was released in 1998.
Genre Classification
The song leans towards electronic music, blending pop, techno, and dance to capture its unique sound.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Sky Fits Heaven" were mainly inspired by the poetry book "Psalm 151" by Max Blagg. In fact, parts of the song are almost identical to lines from Max's poem "What Fits?".
Song Meaning
Madonna sings about spiritual paths in "Sky Fits Heaven". She talks about the journey of life and how each person must find their own way. The title suggests metaphorical interpretations of heaven and how it can fit into one's understanding and perception.
Production Team
"Sky Fits Heaven" was produced by Madonna, William Orbit, and Patrick Leonard. This combination of producers significantly influenced the overall sound and style of the song.
Reviews & Reception
The song didn't chart as it wasn't released as a single, but it still received positive reviews from critics. They praised its rich spiritual imagery and experimental electronic sound.
Live Performance
"Sky Fits Heaven" was the opening song during Madonna's "Drowned World Tour" in 2001, marking the first and only time that the song was performed live.
Genre-Defying Track
While "Ray of Light" as a whole is often characterized as an electronica album, "Sky Fits Heaven" also incorporates several other genres making it one of the more genre-defying tracks on the album.
Song Durations
The track runs for about 5 minutes and 37 seconds. However, the remix version known as "Sasha's Remix" lasts a bit longer at 10 minutes and 21 seconds.
Literary Works
In her book "Madonna As Postmodern Myth", author Georges Claude Guilbert discusses "Sky Fits Heaven" as a song that further displays Madonna's engagement with spirituality, mysticism, and Kabbala teachings, themes that are recurrent on the "Ray of Light" album.
Musical Accompaniment
Instrumentally, "Sky Fits Heaven" is backed primarily by synthesizers and electronic beats, creating a unique, trance-like feel. The song also features a sequence of chord changes that add depth to its sound.

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