God Control
Madonna
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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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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."
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Creative CollaborationThe song was produced by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Mike Dean, showcasing their collaborative efforts.
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ThemeThe song contains a strong political message, essentially advocating for gun control in America.
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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.
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Song DurationIt is one of Madonna's lengthiest tracks; it runs for approximately six minutes and nineteen seconds.
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Controversial Music VideoThe music video for "God Control," which included graphic depictions of a mass shooting, sparked controversy upon its release.
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Director of Music VideoThe video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, a frequent collaborator of Madonna.
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Purpose of the SongThrough "God Control," Madonna hoped to raise awareness about the serious issue of gun violence in the U.S. and inspire action for change.
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Song LyricsThe 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".
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Public ReactionWhile the song was applauded for its brave stance, it also faced criticism from some quarters for being graphically violent.
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Homage to 70's Disco MusicMusically, "God Control" pays homage to '70s disco music, despite its heavy and serious themes.
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RecognitionThis 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.
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Autotune ElementsMadonna’s vocals on "God Control" were noticeably manipulated with Auto-Tune, a hallmark of her collaborations with producer Mirwais Ahmadzaï.
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Pulse Nightclub Shooting ReferenceThe music video explicitly references the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
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Usage of Children ChoirDespite the intense themes, the song also features a children’s choir, which adds an unexpected element to the track.
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