Madonna
Express Yourself lyrics
- Language
- English
- Level
- Beginner
- Released
- 1989
- Genre
- Pop
- Length
- 4:05
Come on, girls
Do you believe in love?
'Cause I got something to say about it
And it goes something like this
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And baby, then you'll know your love is real
You don't need diamond rings or 18-karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast, you know they never last, no-no
What you need is a big strong hand to lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you 'til you can't come down
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And baby, then you'll know your love is real
Long stem roses are the way to your heart, but he needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic, what happens when you're not in bed?
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right, then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better, baby, on your own
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And baby, then you'll know your love is real
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So, if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh-baby, ready or not
And when you're gone, he might regret it
Thinking 'bout the love he once had
Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
He'll be back on his knees
So please, don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And baby, then you'll know your love is real
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh-baby, ready or not
Express yourself
Express himself, hey, hey
(So if you want it right now, better make him show you how)
Express what he's got, oh-baby, ready or not
Express yourself
Respect yourself, hey, hey
(So if you want it right now, better make him show you how)
Express what he's got, oh-baby, ready or not
Express yourself
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Key vocabulary
- about
- concerningA1
- enough
- sufficient quantityA1
- feel
- have an emotionA1
- gone
- not here; finishedA1
- happens
- takes placeA1
- he's
- he isA1
- head
- part you have on topA1
- hey
- used to get attentionA1
- know
- have understandingA1
- life
- time you liveA1
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About this song
Madonna is an American pop artist who has worked across pop, dance, house, and electronic music. She is known for reshaping mainstream pop through constant reinvention and for defining cultural trends with a wide range of themes and visuals.