Living For Love
Madonna
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First you love me and I let you in Made me feel like I was born again You empowered me, you made me strong Built me up and I can do no wrong I let down my guard, I fell into your arms Forgot who I was, I didn't hear the alarms Now I'm down on my knees, alone in the dark I was blind to your game You fired a shot in my heart Took me to heaven and let me fall down Now that it's over I'm gonna carry on Lifted me up, and watched me stumble After the heartache I'm gonna carry on Living for love Living for love I'm not giving up I'm gonna carry on Living for love I'm living for love Not gonna stop Love's gonna lift me up (Love, lift me up) Love's gonna lift me up (Love, lift me up) I could get caught up in bitterness But I'm not dwelling on this crazy mess I found freedom in the ugly truth I deserve the best and it's not you You've broken my heart, but you can't bring it down I've fallen apart, I was lost, now I'm found I picked up my crown, put it back on my head I can forgive, but I will never forget Took me to heaven and let me fall down Now that it's over I'm gonna carry on Lifted me up and watched me stumble After the heartache I'm gonna carry on Living for love I'm living for love I'm not giving up I'm gonna carry on Living for love I'm living for love Not gonna stop Love's gonna lift me up (Love, lift me up) Love's gonna lift me up (Love, lift me up) Love's gonna lift me up Love's gonna lift me up Love, love lift me Love, love lift me Living for love Living for love I'm not giving up I'm gonna carry on Living for love I'm living for love Not gonna stop Love's gonna lift me up
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Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Maureen McDonald, Thomas Pentz, Toby Gad
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Title & ArtistThe song "Living For Love" is recorded by American singer Madonna.
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Release DateReleased on December 20, 2014, "Living for Love" was part of Madonna's 13th studio album "Rebel Heart".
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Platform DebutThe song made its debut on the social media platform Snapchat, marking the first time a global music star debuted a single on this platform.
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British InfluenceMadonna collaborated with British electronic musician and Disclosure collaborator "MNEK" and British producer “Diplo” to produce "Living for Love".
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Lyric ThemesThe song's lyrics speak of not giving up on love, even when it's not reciprocated, making the song a reflection of empowerment and resilience.
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Genre Blend"Living for Love" is a blend of Madonna's classic pop style with modern electro and house music, keeping up with the music trend of 2014.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Living for Love" features Madonna as a matador, fighting off male dancers depicted as minotaurs, reinforcing the narrative of love and resilience.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was received positively by music critics, appreciating its uplifting vibes and classic Madonna-esque style.
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PerformancesMadonna performed "Living for Love" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards which was her return to the Grammy stage after 5 years. She also had a notable performance at the 2015 Brit Awards where she had a wardrobe malfunction but continued her performance, reinforcing the song’s message of resilience.
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Not a big hit, still significantThough "Living for Love" didn't top the charts in the USA and many parts of the world, it conquered the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot Dance Club songs chart, making it her 44th no.1 on this list, a record for any artist.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the Top 10 in many countries such as Hungary, Israel, and Spain, but failed to replicate the same level of success in major music markets such as the United States and United Kingdom.
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Guardian's CommentThe Guardian, a British newspaper, described "Living For Love" as a truly great pop song that reminded listeners of Madonna's emotional depth.
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