Cherish

Madonna

About Cherish

"Cherish" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer (1989). It was written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, and was released by Sire Records as the album's third single on August 1, 1989. "Cherish" was built around the themes of love and relationships, with William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet being one of the major inspirations. The track also included a line from "Cherish" by the 1960s band the Association. Musically constructed as a doo-wop-style pop song, it is regarded as a light-hearted track by critics and includes instruments such as a drum machine, percussions, keyboards and a saxophone. Lyrically, it speaks of Madonna's devotion to her lover, and her promise to be always by his side. "Cherish" was included on Madonna's greatest hits compilations, The Immaculate Collection (1990) and Celebration (2009). After its release, the song received positive feedback from reviewers, who were surprised by the change of content and the lighter image of Madonna's music in contrast to her previous singles from Like a Prayer, which incorporated themes such as religion and sexuality. They compared certain lyrics of the song to Juliet's lines in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. "Cherish" was a commercial success, topping the Canadian music chart and reaching the top-ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the combined European chart. In the United States, "Cherish" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Madonna the record for the most consecutive top-five singles by any act with 16. 


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So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
Before I start this dance
I take a chance in telling you
I want more than just romance
You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see
Cupid please take your aim at me

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with burning love
That's the way it's got to be
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

Who? You! Can't get away, I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

Cherish
Give me faith
Give me joy, my boy
I will always cherish you
Give me faith
Give me joy, my boy
I will always cherish you

Cherish your strength (you're givin' it, you're givin' it to me boy)
Perish the thought (you're givin' it, you're givin' it to me boy)
(I could never forget to) (keep giving me all your joy)

Cherish the thought (give me faith, give me joy, my boy I will always cherish you)
Cherish the joy (give me faith, give me joy, my boy I will always cherish you)
Cherish your strength (you're givin' it to me boy, keep giving me all your joy)
Perish the thought (you're givin' it to me boy, keep giving me all your joy)

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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: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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14 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Cherish" is a song from Madonna, an American singer. Released in 1989, it is one of the tracks from her fourth studio album, titled "Like a Prayer."
Songwriters
Madonna co-wrote the song with Patrick Leonard, a songwriter she regularly collaborated with during her career.
Chart Success
The song achieved impressive chart success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
International Recognition
Beyond American borders, "Cherish" also gained popularity, reaching the top 10 in several other countries including Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom.
Music Video
Acclaimed Photographer Herb Ritts directed the black and white music video of "Cherish."
Inspiration
This song was inspired by 1960s girl groups, particularly the New York group The Ronettes.
Lyrics
"Cherish" is a love song in which Madonna uses the word 'cherish' to describe how she feels about her lover.
Album Recognition
Despite the song’s success, "Cherish" isn't as well remembered as some other tracks from the "Like a Prayer" album, such as the title track or "Like a Virgin".
Covers and Performances
Over the years, several artists have covered "Cherish". However, Madonna herself has not performed it live since the 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour.
Song Review
Rolling Stone Magazine named this song as one of Madonna’s essential songs, while Billboard praised it for its simplicity and Madonna's light-hearted performance.
Artistic Transition
"Cherish" represented the shift in Madonna’s music from her earlier provocative songs to more mature and sophisticated tracks.
Pop Culture Reference
In 2008, the song was included in the American comedy-drama film "27 Dresses" which starred Katherine Heigl.
Critical Reception
Although the song was mostly positively reviewed, some critics stated that it was ‘too sweet’ and ‘too childish.’
Music and Vocals
The song has cheerful, upbeat music with light-hearted lyrics and it is a showcase for Madonna's softer, more soulful vocal delivery.

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