Crave

Swae Lee, Madonna

About Crave

"Crave" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna and American rapper Swae Lee. It was released on May 10, 2019, as the second single from Madonna's fourteenth studio album Madame X. It was written by Madonna, Lee, and Starrah, and was produced by Madonna, Billboard, and Mike Dean.


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I'm tired of being far away from home
Far from what can help
Far from where it's safe
Hope it's not too late
Rush, rush, rush on you
Love, love, loved on you
Loved you like a fool
Put my trust in you

'Cause you're the one I crave
And my cravings get dangerous
The feelings never fade
I don't think we should play with this
Said come, come give me strength
I don't think we should wait for this
'Cause you're the one I crave
And my cravings get dangerous

Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should play with this
Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should wait

'Cause I'm just me (yeah), that's all I can be (ooh)
Something real (yeah), something I can feel
You know I just can't change, this is how I'm made
I'm not afraid, take me to that place

You're the one I crave (crave)
And my cravings get dangerous
The feelings never fade
I don't think we should play with this
Said come, come give me strength
I don't think we should wait for this
'Cause you're the one I crave
And my cravings get dangerous

Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should play with this
Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should wait

You're on me, I don't think you should wait (wait)
You're only one pull up away (away)
You're down to ride, you ride me like a wave (ride, yeah)
I gave you a sensation (ooh)
A loner, days we used to chase
It's do or die, yeah, my love life can get crazy (crazy)
It's on the line, girl, you're risking everything (thing)
It's over-X-rated

Ran so far to try to find the thing I lacked and there it was
Inside (side) of (of) me (me)
Ran and ran and ran so fast, a thing to last, and there it was
I hear (hear) you (you) breathe (breathe)

'Cause you're the one I crave (crave)
And my cravings get dangerous
The feelings never fade
I don't think we should play with this
Said come, come give me strength
I don't think we should wait for this
'Cause you're the one I crave
And my cravings get dangerous

Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should play with this
Ooh (ayy, ooh), my cravings get dangerous
Ooh, I don't think we should wait

It's on the line, girl, you're risking everything

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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: Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Brittany Talia Hazzard

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Crave" is a collaboration between pop icon Madonna and American rapper Swae Lee.
Album Inclusion
It is included in Madonna's fourteenth studio album, "Madame X," which was released in June 2019.
Chart Performance
"Crave" reached the top of the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, making it Madonna's 49th number-one song on this chart.
Genre Mix
The song beautifully blends pop, trap and R&B genres, showcasing Madonna's versatility as an artist.
Music Video
Its music video was directed by Nuno Xico and was shot in New York City with the backdrop of iconic buildings.
Writing Credits
Apart from Madonna and Swae Lee, the song also had songwriting contributions from Starrah who is renowned for her work with artists like Kevin Gates and Nicki Minaj.
Critical Reception
Critics gave a positive reception to "Crave," praising the blend of Madonna's pop sensibility with Swae Lee's trap influence.
Commercial Performance
Despite its critical success, "Crave" did not have a strong commercial performance, peaking at number 19 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Single Release
"Crave" was released as the second single from "Madame X."
Literal Connection
In the song, Madonna literally expresses her craving for someone's presence in her life.
Visuals
The music video for "Crave" features a dove, a traditionally symbolic representation of love, peace and hope.
Preview
Prior to the song's full release, Madonna teased the collaboration on her Instagram account.
Genre Change
"Crave" represented a shift from the Latin influences found in other tracks of the “Madame X” album, demonstrating the musical diversity of the album.
Album Theme
"Crave," like other songs in the album, tracks Madonna's personal and artistic journey. The star has stated that the album was influenced by her time living in Lisbon, Portugal.
Vulnerability
The song showcases a more vulnerable side of Madonna, diverging from her more typical power anthem tracks.

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