Nobody Knows Me
Madonna
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I've had so many lives Since I was a child And I realize How many times I've died I'm not that kind of guy Sometimes I feel shy I think I can fly Closer to the sky No one's telling you how to live your life But it's a setup until you're fed up This world is not so kind People trap your mind It's so hard to find Someone to admire I, I sleep much better at night I feel closer to the light Now I'm gonna try To improve my life No one's telling you how to live your life But it's a setup until you're fed up It's no good when you're misunderstood But why should I care What the world thinks of me Won't let a stranger Give me a social disease Nobody, nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Like you know me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Like you know me No one's telling you how to live my life But it's a setup, and I'm just fed up It's no good when you're misunderstood But why should I care What the world thinks of me Won't let a stranger Give me a social disease I don't want no lies I don't watch TV I don't waste my time Won't read a magazine I don't want no lies I don't watch TV I don't waste my time Won't read a magazine I, I sleep much better at night I feel closer to the light Now I'm gonna try To improve my life Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Like you know me *Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Like, like you know me Like you know me Like you know me Like you know me Like you know me *(Its no fun but the damage is done Don't want your social disease Don't want your social disease) **Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Like you know me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Nobody knows me Don't want your social disease **(I don't want no lies I don't watch TV I don't waste my time Won't read a magazine I don't want no lies I don't watch TV Won't read a magazine)
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Written by: MIRWAIS AHMADZAI
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Nobody Knows Me" is a song by Madonna included in her ninth studio album titled "American Life" which was released in 2003.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified as electronica, dance-pop, and techno, embodying the style and sound that Madonna was well known for during this period of her career.
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Theme and LyricsMadonna's "Nobody Knows Me" contains introspective lyrics revolving around her feeling misunderstood by the public, and her assertions that the media does not know the real her.
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MTV Awards PerformanceMadonna performed "Nobody Knows Me" during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards as part of a medley. Her performance was memorable due to its controversial political and religious themes.
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Music VideoThe song did not have an official music video, although a backdrop video was created by photographer and director Johan Söderberg for the Re-Invention World Tour in 2004. It contained various political and social statements.
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Chart RankingsDespite not being a single, "Nobody Knows Me" managed to achieve a position in the musical charts. It peaked at number 4 in the Hot Dance Club Songs in the United States.
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Re-Invention World Tour"Nobody Knows Me" was one of the songs performed by Madonna during her Re-Invention World Tour in 2004. Due to its upbeat, catchy tune, it quickly became one of the highlights of the concert.
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Promo Mixes"Nobody Knows Me" also had several promotional remixes done by DJs such as Peter Rauhofer and Above & Beyond.
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Social CommentaryThe song's lyrics provide a critique of contemporary society's obsession with fame and fortune, a common theme in Madonna's work.
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PhilanthropyIn 2020, Madonna used her song "Nobody Knows Me" in a video montage to raise awareness about the death of George Floyd, showing her continuous efforts in using her music for social causes.
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