Gang Bang

Madonna

About Gang Bang

"Gang Bang" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna, from her twelfth studio album MDNA (2012). It was written by Madonna, Mika, William Orbit, Priscilla Hamilton, Keith Harris, Jean-Baptiste, Don Juan "Demo" Casanova, and produced by Madonna, Orbit and The Demolition Crew. Madonna cited American director Quentin Tarantino as an inspiration for the song, revealing that she wanted him as the director for the song's music video. A dance-oriented song, it lyrically portrays a scorned woman seeking revenge on her lover. Police sirens, whispered vocals, throbbing beats and a dubstep breakdown provide the song with a suspense-filled atmosphere. The song received critical acclaim, most calling it a highlight of the album and also the boldest track of the album. Some even hailed it as one of Madonna's best songs. "Gang Bang" charted on the French Singles Chart and the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart, due to digital downloads from MDNA. Madonna performed the song on The MDNA Tour, in a motel setting where she is seen shooting the male dancers who infiltrate her room, with blood being splattered on the backdrop. The performance was heavily criticized for its use of guns, but received favorable reviews from critics. 


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2012
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Like a bitch out of order
Like a bat out of hell
Like a fish out of water
I'm scared, can't you tell

Bang Bang
Bang Bang

I thought you were good
But you painted me bad
Compared to the others
you're the best thing I had

Bang Bang, shot you dead
Bang Bang, shot you dead

I thought it was you
And I loved you the most
But I was just keeping
My enemies close

I made a decision, I would never look back
So how did you end up with all my jack?

Bang Bang, shot you dead
Bang Bang, shot you dead (in the head)

Bitch out of order
Bat out of hell
Fish out of water
I'm scared, can't you tell

Bang Bang, shot you dead
Bang Bang, shot you dead

I made a decision, I would never look back
So how did you end up with all my jack?

Bang Bang, shot you dead
Bang Bang, shot you dead

Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead and I have no regrets
Bang Bang, shot you dead in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head

And then I discovered
It couldn't get worse
You were building my coffin
You were driving my hearse

Bang Bang, shot you dead
Bang Bang, in the head

I thought it was you
And I loved you the most
But I was just keeping
My enemies close
I made a decision, I would never look back
So how did you end up with all of my jack?

Bang Bang, shot you dead, in the head

Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead and I have no regrets
Bang Bang, shot you dead, in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head

I need you to die for me baby

You had to die for me baby
That's right, you had to die for me baby
How could I move on with my life
If you didn't die for me baby
If you didn't die for me baby
I need you to die for me baby

Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head
Bang Bang, shot you dead, shot my lover in the head,
Now my lover is dead, and I have no regrets
He deserved it

And I'm going straight to hell
And I've got a lot of friends there
And if I see that bitch in hell
I'm gonna shoot him in the head again
Cause I wanna see him die
Over and Over and Over and Over and Over and Over and Over and Over

Now drive bitch
I said drive bitch
And while you're at it, die bitch
That's right drive bitch

Now drive bitch
I said drive bitch
And while you're at it, die bitch
That's right drive bitch

Now if you're gonna act like a bitch
Then you're gonna die like a bitch

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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: Priscilla Renea, Madonna Ciccone, William Orbit, Jean Paul Louis Baptiste, Keith Harris, Michael Holbrook Penniman, Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk, Demacio Castellon, MADONNA ., . MADONNA, JEAN BAPTISTE KOUAME, PRISCILLA RENEA HAMILTON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album classification
"Gang Bang" is a song from Madonna's twelfth studio album "MDNA" which was released in 2012.
Songwriters
Madonna co-wrote this song with William Orbit, Priscilla Hamilton, Keith Harris, Jean-Baptiste, Don Juan "Demo" Casanova, and Mika.
Genre Classification
The song strays from her usual pop sound and instead leans towards an electronic, house, techno, and dance sound, with a distinctive dark and violent theme.
Inspirations
Madonna revealed in an interview that the song was influenced by Quentin Tarantino's movies, taking inspiration from their drama and violent narratives.
Controversial Tone
The song received mixed reviews from critics due to its violent tone and vengeful lyrics. Some praised its experimental nature, while others criticized it for being too dark.
Live Performances
During her 2012 MDNA Tour, Madonna typically performed "Gang Bang" inside a motel room setting, using a prop gun to enact a killing spree.
Song Theme
It portrays Madonna as a scorned wife who seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband, hence the vengeful tone.
Musical Composition
Unlike most Madonna's songs, "Gang Bang" includes gunshot sounds and sirens. It starts with a slow tempo and builds up to a faster pace, reflecting the rising tension and anger in the lyrics.
Chart Performance
Despite being a non-single, the song debuted at number 38 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the US due to digital downloads and streams.
Music Video
There isn't an official music video for "Gang Bang", but a backdrop video was made for the song's live performances during the MDNA Tour. The video is also similarly violent, matching the song's theme and tone.
No Radio Airplay
Due to its explicit content and violent themes, "Gang Bang" didn't receive much radio play. Yet, it still managed to catch listeners’ attention through the album, and live performances.

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