Erotica
Madonna
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Erotica, romance Erotica, romance My name is Dita I'll be your mistress tonight I'd like to put you in a trance If I take you from behind Push myself into your mind When you least expect it Will you try and reject it If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child Will you let yourself go wild Let my mouth go where it wants to Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic Once you put your hand in the flame You can never be the same There's a certain satisfaction In a little bit of pain I can see you understand I can tell that you're the same If you're afraid, well rise above I only hurt the ones I love Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body Erotic, erotic Erotica, romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body I don't think you know what pain is I don't think you've gone that way I could bring you so much pleasure I'll come to you when you say I know you want me I'm not gonna hurt you I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes Erotic, erotic Erotic, erotic (just close your eyes) Erotic, erotic Erotic Put your hands all over my body All over me, all over me Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I like to do a different kind of Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away Erotica
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Written by: Anthony Shimkin, Madonna Ciccone, Shep Pettibone
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Erotica" was released as the lead single from Madonna's fifth studio album by the same name on September 29, 1992.
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Songwriters and ProducersMadonna co-wrote and co-produced the song with Shep Pettibone and Anthony Shimkin, who were known for their collaborations in dance and house music.
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Alter EgoDuring the song, Madonna adopts her alter ego Dita, inspired by German actress Dita Parlo, which she had introduced earlier in her controversial book "Sex".
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Controversy"Erotica" is one of Madonna's most controversial songs due to its explicit sexual content. It came accompanied by an equally scandalous video clip that was banned by MTV after its first airing.
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Music VideoThe music video for Erotica was directed by fashion photographer Fabien Baron, featuring Madonna dressed as her dominatrix alter ego.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy surrounding it, "Erotica" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was successful around the world, reaching top ten positions in many countries.
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InspirationThe song combines house, New Jack Swing, and dirty blues to create a sexually-charged anthem of self-love and empowerment. It was inspired, in part, by Madonna's fascination for the S&M underground scene.
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Sample"Erotica" samples Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Boogie" and El Coco's "Let's Get It Together" besides containing uncredited samples of "Warrior's Dance" by Addis Black Widow.
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Live PerformancesMadonna performed "Erotica" live on several of her worldwide tours, including The Girlie Show World Tour in 1993 and the Confessions Tour in 2006.
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Critical Reception"Erotica" received polarized reviews from music critics. Some praised its brave tackling of taboo subjects, while others criticized it for its overtly sexual themes.
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LegacyIt's been recognized as a trailblazing song for its exploration of female sexuality. Despite the initial backlash, it has since been hailed as an influential pop classic that even inspired later artists such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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