Holy Water

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About Holy Water

"Holy Water" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna for her thirteenth studio album, Rebel Heart (2015). The song was written by Madonna, Martin Kierszenbaum, Natalia Keery-Fisher, Mike Dean, Kanye West and Tommy Brown. It was produced by Madonna, Dean and West, with Charlie Heat serving as co-producer. The demo of "Holy Water" leaked on to the internet in late December 2014 and the final version leaked in February 2015, a month prior to the album's release. "Holy Water" is an electronica and technopop song, and it features minimalist bass stutter, ricocheting synths and "martial beats" in its instrumentation. Lyrically, the song talks about cunnilingus, where Madonna compares her vaginal fluids to holy water, juxtaposing Christian imagery with sexuality. "Holy Water" divided music critics; some deemed it a standout and one of the most scandalous tracks of Madonna's career, while others felt it was embarrassing and over the top. The song was included on the set list of her Rebel Heart Tour (2015–16). The performance contained dancers dressed as nuns, the singer gyrating around the cross while standing on a dancer and a reenactment of the Last Supper. It was target of controversies in Singapore, where Madonna excluded it from the setlist and was criticized by the Catholic Church. 


Year:
2015
4:09
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I can give you everything that you want
You can't buy this in a luxury store
There's aplace you have to go
Before I let you take it all
It's like a drug
It should be illegal

Baby you should get down low
And drink my precious alcohol
You look so thirsty 
I think you need it

Kiss it 
Kiss it back
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Kiss it back
Make it wet
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Kiss it better
Kiss it better

I can teach all the things you don't know
It's rare like making something you wanna own
Bitch get out my poem
Bitch get out my poem

There's something you got to hear
It's secret and immaculate
I can let you in Heaven's door
I promise you it's not a sin
Find salvation right within
We can do it here on the floor

Kiss it 
Kiss it back
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Kiss it back
Make it wet
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Kiss it better
Kiss it better

Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Like holy water
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Like holy water
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Like holy water
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
Doesn't it taste like holy water?
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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: TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR, MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM, MADONNA L. CICCONE, MIKE DEAN, KANYE OMARI WEST, ERNEST DASHON BROWN

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

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10 facts about this song

Release date
"Holy Water" is a song by American singer Madonna, included in her thirteenth studio album titled 'Rebel Heart', which was released in 2015.
Album Rank
"Holy Water" was listed as the 14th track on the standard edition of the album 'Rebel Heart.'
Genre
The song falls within the Pop, Electronica and Dance genres.
Lyrics
"Holy Water" generated controversy due to its sexually suggestive lyrics. Some critics perceived it as Madonna trying to spark scandal, while others highlight it as an example of Madonna's tendency to mix religious and sexual imagery.
Collaborators
The song was co-written by Madonna, Martin Kierszenbaum, Natalia Kills, Michael Tucker and Toby Gad. Kierszenbaum and Kills also co-produced the track along with Madonna.
Tour Performance
"Holy Water" was included in the set list of Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour in 2015. The live performance featured a pole-dance sequence that incorporated elements from The Last Supper, provoking controversy.
Critical reviews
Reviews of the song have been mixed, with some critics calling it one of the album's highlights, while others described it as uninspired and derivative.
Music Video
While "Holy Water" doesn't have an official music video, many performance videos are available from Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour.
Influence
"Holy Water" pushes boundaries in terms of lyric content and visual performances, continuing the tradition of Madonna's provocative style that influenced many modern female artists.
Erotica Album Reference
The song also has a nod to Madonna's past with a reference to one of her earlier controversial songs "Vogue" from the 1992 album 'Erotica,' with the line, "Bitch, get off my pole." This was seen by some fans as Madonna acknowledging and embracing her past provocative persona.

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