Hanky Panky
Madonna
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Come over here! Some girls, they like candy, and others, they like to grind, I'll settle for the back of your hand somewhere on my behind. Treat me like I'm a bad girl, even when I'm being good to you, I don't want you to thank me, you can just spank me. Some guys like to sweet talk, and others, they like to tease, Tie my hands behind my back and, oh, I'm in ecstasy. Don't slobber me with kisses, I can get that from my sisters, Before I get too cranky, you better Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky) Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky). Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. Please don't call a doctor, 'cause there's nothing wrong with me, I just like things a little rough and you better not disagree. 'Cause I don't like a big softie, [no], I like someone mean and bossy, Let me speak to you frankly, you better Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky) Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky). Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. Oh, yeah. What about? Yeah. That's an interesting, oh My bottom hurts just thinking about it. (She wants you to) Treat me like I'm a bad girl, (She needs you to) Even when I'm being good to you. I don't want you to thank me (don't thank her), you better Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky) Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. Like hanky panky (hanky panky) Nothing like a good spanky (good spanky). Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. (Hanky panky) Oh, yeah (Good spanky) Get the picture? (Don't wanna cry, I just wanna) That's the way I came into this world, The doctor said, "Lady, she's a beautiful girl." He gave me a spanky and the doctor smiled, So give it up, honey, 'cause I want it. Yeah. (Hanky panky, good spanky, don't wanna cry, I just wanna)
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Written by: Patrick Leonard, Madonna Ciccone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Class"Hanky Panky" is featured on the soundtrack album "I'm Breathless," which is believed to contain songs inspired by and from the 1990 film, Dick Tracy, in which Madonna starred.
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Genre Class"Hanky Panky" traverses various musical styles but is largely of swing music genre.
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Release DateThe song was released as the album’s second single on June 12, 1990.
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Chart Performance"Hanky Panky" experienced commercial success despite its relatively less radio airplay. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Madonna's 21st top-ten hit, and reached number 2 in the U.K. Singles Chart.
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Musical InfluenceThe song is noted for its 1940s swing influences, providing a stark contrast to the contemporary music that was popular at the time of its release.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Hanky Panky" are known for their controversial nature, with references to spanking and other BDSM-related themes. This was seen as a bold and provocative move for Madonna, solidifying her reputation as a groundbreaking and challenging artist.
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Live Performance RecordMadonna performed "Hanky Panky" during her 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour. Notably, it was largely absent from her subsequent concert tours.
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Critics' ReviewsCritics gave mixed reviews about the song; some praised its fun and playful nature, while others criticized it for its simplistic lyrics and overt sexual themes.
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Songwriters"Hanky Panky" was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, one of her frequent collaborators during the 1980s and '90s.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its controversial subject matter, "Hanky Panky" was certified Gold in the United States, with over 500,000 copies sold.
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Video RelevanceThere was no official music video made for "Hanky Panky." The promotional video that accompanied it on music channels was a compilation of various performances from the Blond Ambition Tour.
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Divisive OpinionThe song is often considered one of Madonna's most divisive, owing to its unconventional style and subject matter. Despite this, it maintains a cult following among fans.
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