The Power of Good-Bye
Madonna
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Your heart is not open so I must go The spell has been broken?I loved you so Freedom comes when you learn to let go Creation comes when you learn to say no Walk away You were my lesson I had to learn I was your fortress you had to burn Pain is a warning that something's wrong I pray to God that it won't be long Walk away There's nothing left to try There's no place left to hide There's no greater power than the power of good-bye Your heart is not open so I must go The spell has been broken?I loved you so You were my lesson I had to learn I was your fortress There's nothing left to try There's no place left to hide There's no greater power than the power of good-bye There's nothing left to lose There's no more heart to bruise There's no greater power than the power of good-bye Learn to say good-bye I yearn to say good-bye
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Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Richard Nowels
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"The Power of Good-Bye" is a track from Madonna's seventh studio album, "Ray of Light," which was released on February 22, 1998.
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InspirationThe song is heavily influenced by Madonna's interest in Eastern spirituality, specifically Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Madonna and Rick Nowels, who has also worked with other renowned artists like Stevie Nicks and Lana Del Rey.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Power of Good-Bye" was directed by Matthew Rolston and was filmed in Malibu, California. The video features actor Goran Višnjić as Madonna's love interest.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the fourth single from the album on September 22, 1998. It topped the charts in countries like Canada, Greece, Scotland, and Spain.
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Grief and HealingThe lyrics talk about the empowerment and liberation one feels when they finally let go of a harmful or negative romantic relationship. It's about grief but also healing and self-discovery.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Ray of Light," which includes "The Power of Good-Bye," won four Grammy Awards in 1999, including Best Pop Album and Best Dance Recording.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its mature, reflective lyrics and Madonna's strong vocal performance.
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Commercial Success"The Power of Good-Bye" became a commercial success worldwide, reaching the top five in several countries like UK, Canada, Spain, Finland, and Italy.
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Live PerformancesMadonna has performed "The Power of Good-Bye" in several live performances, including her Drowned World Tour and the MTV European Music Awards.
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Song CertificationThe song received a gold certification from the Italian Federation of the Music Industry for sales exceeding 25,000 units in the country.
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Song RankingIn 2018, Billboard ranked "The Power of Good-Bye" at number 23 in their list of "Madonna's 60 best singles, ranked." Discussing the song, Billboard called it "one of [Madonna’s] most underrated singles to date."
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