God Control

Madonna

About God Control

"God Control" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her fourteenth studio album, Madame X. On June 26, 2019 a music video directed by Jonas Åkerlund was released. The music video depicts a shooting scene in a nightclub that resembles the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, and contains a call to action in favor of gun control.


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2019
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Everybody knows the damn truth
Our nation lied, we lost respect
When we wake up, what can we do?
Get the kids ready, take them to school
Everybody knows they don't have a chance
To get a decent job, to have a normal life
When they talk reforms, it makes me laugh
They pretend to help, it makes me laugh
I think I understand why people get a gun
I think I understand why we all give up
Every day they have a kind of victory
Blood of innocence, spread everywhere
They say that we need love
But we need more than this

We lost God control
We lost God control
We lost God control
We lost God control

This is your wake-up call
I'm like your nightmare
I'm here to start your day
This is your wake-up call
We don't have to fall
A new democracy
God and pornography
A new democracy

People think that I'm insane
The only gun is in my brain
Each new birth, it gives me hope
That's why I don't smoke that dope
Insane people think I am
Brain inside, my only friend
Hope it gives me birth each new
That dope I don't smoke, it's true

Everybody knows the damn truth
Everybody knows the damn truth (wake up)
We need to wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
We need to make up, make up, make up, make up
Make up, make up, make up, make up, make up, make up
It's a hustle, yeah
It's a hustle
It's a con
It's a hustle
It's a weird kind of energy
A bizarre thing that happens to be
An abnormal fraternity
And I feel more than sympathy

We need to wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
We need to make up, make up, make up, make up
Make up, make up, make up, make up, make up, make up

People think that I'm insane
The only gun is in my brain
Each new birth, it gives me hope
That's why I don't smoke that dope
Insane people think I am
Brain inside, my only friend
Hope it gives me birth each new
That dope I don't smoke, it's true

Everybody knows the damn truth
Everybody knows the damn truth
We need to wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
(Wake up)
(Ah)

A new democracy!

Everybody knows the damn truth
Our nation lied, we've lost respect
When we wake up, what can we do?
Get the kids ready, take them to school
Everybody knows they don't have a chance
Get a decent job, have a normal life
When they talk reform, it makes me laugh
They pretend to help, it makes me laugh

(We lost God control)
(We lost God control)
(We lost God control)
(We lost God control)
(We lost God control)

(Wake up)

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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 Ciccone, Mike Dean, Mirwais Ahmadzai

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"God Control" was released in 2019 as part of Madonna’s album, "Madame X."
Creative Collaboration
The song was produced by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Mike Dean, showcasing their collaborative efforts.
Theme
The song contains a strong political message, essentially advocating for gun control in America.
Song Structure
"God Control" has an unusual structure and contains a number of different sections, including a string arrangement, a spoken-word segment, a disco beat, and a rap.
Song Duration
It is one of Madonna's lengthiest tracks; it runs for approximately six minutes and nineteen seconds.
Controversial Music Video
The music video for "God Control," which included graphic depictions of a mass shooting, sparked controversy upon its release.
Director of Music Video
The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, a frequent collaborator of Madonna.
Purpose of the Song
Through "God Control," Madonna hoped to raise awareness about the serious issue of gun violence in the U.S. and inspire action for change.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song explicitly reference gun control, and it begins with a typed out letter shown in the music video saying "The only way things are going to change, is if we insist. #WakeUp #GunControl #Madonna #Godcontrol".
Public Reaction
While the song was applauded for its brave stance, it also faced criticism from some quarters for being graphically violent.
Homage to 70's Disco Music
Musically, "God Control" pays homage to '70s disco music, despite its heavy and serious themes.
Recognition
This song, along with the whole album "Madame X," helped Madonna to be the female artist with the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 in the 21st century.
Autotune Elements
Madonna’s vocals on "God Control" were noticeably manipulated with Auto-Tune, a hallmark of her collaborations with producer Mirwais Ahmadzaï.
Pulse Nightclub Shooting Reference
The music video explicitly references the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Usage of Children Choir
Despite the intense themes, the song also features a children’s choir, which adds an unexpected element to the track.

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