Meaning of “Batuka” by Madonna
Madonna’s “Batuka” was influenced by a musical genre known as “Batuque”, which has its origins in Cape Verde, an island off the coast of West Africa. Cape Verde was an important part of the African...
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Madonna’s “Killers Who Are Partying” Lyrics Meaning
As The Guardian puts it , in “Killers Who Are Partying”, the Queen of Pop is “play(ing) empath to the world’s… masses”. That basically means throughout the song she is personally identifying with certain groups by...
Madonna’s “God Control” Lyrics Meaning
The iconic American singer Madonna is known for being an advocate of gun control. And according to her song “God Control”, she has maintained this disposition even amidst a population who believe that the genuine need...
Meaning of “Dark Ballet” by Madonna
This song is deep on a number of levels. It is loosely based on the story of French heroine Joan of Arc (1412-1431), with Madonna specifically taking on the role of this historical figure...
Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” Lyrics Meaning
“Papa Don’t Preach” is a song in which the narrator (Madonna) finds herself in an unenviable predicament. She is apparently underage, pregnant and unmarried. The man who she has conceived this baby with appears to be...
