Ray of Light
Madonna
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Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun She's got herself a universe gone quickly For the call of thunder threatens everyone [Chorus] And I feel like I just got home And I feel And I feel like I just got home And I feel Faster than the speeding light she's flying Trying to remember where it all began She's got herself a little piece of heaven Waiting for the time when Earth shall be as one And I feel like I just got home And I feel And I feel like I just got home And I feel Quicker than a ray of light Quicker than a ray of light Quicker than a ray of light Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun She's got herself a universe gone quickly For the call of thunder threatens everyone And I feel Quicker than a ray of light Then gone for Someone else will be there Through the endless years She's got herself a universe She's got herself a universe She's got herself a universe And I feel And I feel And I feel like I just got home And I feel Quicker than a ray of light she's flying Quicker than a ray of light I'm flying
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Written by: Dave Curtiss, Clive Maldoon, Christine Leach, Madonna Ciccone, William Orbit
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Album"Ray of Light" is a song from Madonna's seventh studio album of the same name.
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Release DateThe "Ray of Light" single was released on May 6, 1998.
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Production DataThe song was written and produced by Madonna and William Orbit, an English musician and recording artist known for his work in dance music.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly influenced by Madonna's understanding of Kabbalah, which informs the song's theme of wonder at the beauty of life.
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Chart Success"Ray of Light" reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Dance Recording.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video and also won Video of the Year at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics speak of a spiritual awakening, possibly influenced by Madonna's practice of Yoga and studies of Eastern philosophies.
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Original SongThe melody for "Ray of Light" was borrowed from a 1971 folk song called "Sepheryn" by Curtiss Maldoon.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim globally, with many critics praising its upbeat tempo and Madonna's vocal range.
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Album SuccessThe "Ray of Light" album is often cited as one of Madonna's best works. It’s known for its mature, spiritual, and electronic sound, helping her to sustain her popularity in the late 1990s.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song has been covered by high-profile artists such as Natasha Bedingfield and has appeared on several TV series, including Glee and Cold Case.
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Recording Location"Ray of Light" was recorded in 1997 at Larrabee North Studio, Universal City, California, and Maverick Recording Studio, Beverly Hills, California.
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Background VocalsBackground vocals for "Ray of Light" were provided by Donna De Lory and Niki Haris, Madonna’s longtime background singers.
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