Illuminati

Madonna

About Illuminati

"Illuminati" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna for her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart (2015). It was written by Madonna Ciccone, Toby Gad, Maureen McDonald, Larry Griffin Jr., Mike Dean, Kanye West, Ernest Brown and Jacques Webster. The song was produced by Madonna, West, Dean and Symbolyc One, with co-production by Charlie Heat and additional production by Travis Scott. The song's demo was leaked to the internet in December 2014, with twelve other tracks from the album. Its final version was released on December 20, 2014, with five other tracks on iTunes store as "an early Christmas gift" to avoid further leaks. The song's demo version features dance synths and acoustic guitars; after showing the song to West, he felt connected to the song and changed it to a darker sound. The song was conceived after Madonna was accused of being a member of the Illuminati; she wanted to write a song about who they really are and what they are not. "Illuminati" is a dance-pop song with brittle hits, blips and a buzz-saw break as its main instrumentation. Its sound was compared to that of West's album Yeezus (2013). The song's lyrics discuss Illuminati conspiracy theories; it names celebrities who had also been accused of being part of the group, and religious imagery. Madonna sings, "It's like everybody in this party's, shining like Illuminati". The song received favorable reviews from music critics, who commended West involvement with the track, and its ambitious sound and lyrics, while some chose it as one of the album's highlights. It charted in some European territories and on the Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Songs. On the singer's Rebel Heart Tour (2015–16), the track was used as an interlude featuring dancers strapped to tall, flexible poles; it was considered one of the show's main highlights. 


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It's not Jay-Z and Beyonce
It's not Nicki or Lil Wayne
It's not Oprah and Obama
The Pope or Rihanna
Queen Elizabeth or Kanye
It's not pentagrams or witchcraft
It's not trying to s-stack for cash
Black magic or Gaga
Gucci or Prada
Riding on a golden cat

The all-seeing eye is watching tonight
That's what it is, truth and light
The all-seeing eye is watching tonight
Nothing to hide, secrets inside
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)

It's the enlightenment that started it all
The founding fathers wrote it down on a wall
And now the media's misleading us all
Turn right into wrong
It's time to dance and turn this dark into something
So let the fire burn, this music is bumping
We're gonna live forever, love never dies
It starts tonight

Behind the curtain of the new world order
It's not platinum encrypted corners
It's not ISIS or the phoenix, pyramids of Egypt
Don't make it into something sordid
It's not Steve Jobs or Bill Gates
It's not Google of the United States
It's not Bieber or LeBron
Clinton or Ban
Or anyone you love to hate

The all-seeing eye is watching tonight
That's what it is, truth and light
The all-seeing eye is watching tonight
Nothing to hide, secrets inside
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)

You know that everything that glitters ain't gold
So let the music take you out of control
It's time to feel it in your body and soul
Come on, let's go
We're gonna dance and turn this dark into something
So let the fire burn, this music is bumping
We're gonna live forever, love never dies
It starts tonight (tonight, to-tonight, tonight, tonight)

It's like
It's like
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
Like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh)
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati
Everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati
It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati

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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: Ernest Brown, Jacques Webster, Kanye West, Larry Griffin, Madonna Ciccone, Maureen McDonald, Michael Dean, Tobias Gad

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Illuminati" is a song from Madonna's 13th studio album "Rebel Heart," which was released in 2015.
Song Leak
"Illuminati" was one of the early demos leaked online in December 2014, along with other tracks from the "Rebel Heart" album.
Kanye West Collaboration
The official version was produced by Madonna and Kanye West. West is also credited as a writer on the song, along with Madonna and Toby Gad.
Conspiracy Theory Theme
The song is about the popular conspiracy theory concerning the existence of the Illuminati, a supposed shadowy elite group controlling the world.
Celebrity References
Notable figures referred to in the lyrics include Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, which Madonna dismisses as members of the Illuminati, contrary to popular belief.
Pop Culture Commentary
"Illuminati" has been recognized not just as a shimmering dance-pop song, but also Madonna's commentary on celebrity culture and society's craving for simple answers to complex questions.
Social Media Influence
The song was influenced by the rampant conspiracy theories about the Illuminati that Madonna encountered on Instagram.
Music Video
Although "Illuminati" did not receive a standalone music video, it was included in the visuals for Madonna's 2015-2016 Rebel Heart Tour.
Critical Response
Critical response to "Illuminati" was generally positive, with many praising its production and Madonna's vocal performance. Others, however, viewed the song's lyrics as misguided or overly simplistic.
Live Performances
"Illuminati" was performed live during the Rebel Heart Tour, where it was part of a section that presented a satirical look at the secret society.
The Demo Difference
The initial leaked demo of "Illuminati" had a different chorus, which contrasted heavily with the official album version.

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