Crave
Swae Lee, Madonna
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I'm tired of being far away from home Far from what can help Far from where it's safe Hope it's not too late Rush, rush, rush on you Love, love, loved on you Loved you like a fool Put my trust in you 'Cause you're the one I crave And my cravings get dangerous The feelings never fade I don't think we should play with this Said come, come give me strength I don't think we should wait for this 'Cause you're the one I crave And my cravings get dangerous Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should play with this Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should wait 'Cause I'm just me (yeah), that's all I can be (ooh) Something real (yeah), something I can feel You know I just can't change, this is how I'm made I'm not afraid, take me to that place You're the one I crave (crave) And my cravings get dangerous The feelings never fade I don't think we should play with this Said come, come give me strength I don't think we should wait for this 'Cause you're the one I crave And my cravings get dangerous Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should play with this Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should wait You're on me, I don't think you should wait (wait) You're only one pull up away (away) You're down to ride, you ride me like a wave (ride, yeah) I gave you a sensation (ooh) A loner, days we used to chase It's do or die, yeah, my love life can get crazy (crazy) It's on the line, girl, you're risking everything (thing) It's over-X-rated Ran so far to try to find the thing I lacked and there it was Inside (side) of (of) me (me) Ran and ran and ran so fast, a thing to last, and there it was I hear (hear) you (you) breathe (breathe) 'Cause you're the one I crave (crave) And my cravings get dangerous The feelings never fade I don't think we should play with this Said come, come give me strength I don't think we should wait for this 'Cause you're the one I crave And my cravings get dangerous Ooh (ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should play with this Ooh (ayy, ooh), my cravings get dangerous Ooh, I don't think we should wait It's on the line, girl, you're risking everything
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Written by: Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Brittany Talia Hazzard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Collaboration"Crave" is a collaboration between pop icon Madonna and American rapper Swae Lee.
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Album InclusionIt is included in Madonna's fourteenth studio album, "Madame X," which was released in June 2019.
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Chart Performance"Crave" reached the top of the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, making it Madonna's 49th number-one song on this chart.
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Genre MixThe song beautifully blends pop, trap and R&B genres, showcasing Madonna's versatility as an artist.
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Music VideoIts music video was directed by Nuno Xico and was shot in New York City with the backdrop of iconic buildings.
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Writing CreditsApart from Madonna and Swae Lee, the song also had songwriting contributions from Starrah who is renowned for her work with artists like Kevin Gates and Nicki Minaj.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave a positive reception to "Crave," praising the blend of Madonna's pop sensibility with Swae Lee's trap influence.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its critical success, "Crave" did not have a strong commercial performance, peaking at number 19 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
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Single Release"Crave" was released as the second single from "Madame X."
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Literal ConnectionIn the song, Madonna literally expresses her craving for someone's presence in her life.
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VisualsThe music video for "Crave" features a dove, a traditionally symbolic representation of love, peace and hope.
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PreviewPrior to the song's full release, Madonna teased the collaboration on her Instagram account.
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Genre Change"Crave" represented a shift from the Latin influences found in other tracks of the “Madame X” album, demonstrating the musical diversity of the album.
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Album Theme"Crave," like other songs in the album, tracks Madonna's personal and artistic journey. The star has stated that the album was influenced by her time living in Lisbon, Portugal.
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VulnerabilityThe song showcases a more vulnerable side of Madonna, diverging from her more typical power anthem tracks.
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