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Drowned World/Substitute for Love Song Details :
| Song | Drowned World/Substitute for Love |
| Singer | Madonna |
| Music | William Orbit & Madonna |
| Lyrics | Anita Kerr, Rod McKuen, Dave Collins, Madonna & William Orbit |
| Release Date | Aug. 24, 1998 |
| Label | Maverick Recording Company & Warner Records |
| Album | Ray of Light (1998) |
Drowned World/Substitute for Love Lyrics » Madonna
[Intro: Jesse Pearson]
(
You see
)
[Verse 1: Madonna]
I traded fame for love
Without a second thought
It all became a silly game
Some things cannot be bought
I got exactly what I asked for
Wanted it so badly
Running, rushing back for more
I suffered fools so gladly
And now, I find
I’ve changed my mind
[Sample: Jesse Pearson]
(
You see
)
[Chorus: Madonna]
The face of you
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
Should I wait for you?
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
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About Madonna’s Drowned World/Substitute for Love from Ray of Light (1998)
“Drowned World/Substitute for Love” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna, from her seventh studio album,
Ray of Light
. The song was released as the album’s third single of the album worldwide except in North America. The song samples the song “Why I Follow the Tigers” by The San Sebastian Strings.
Musically, the song is a pop ballad, which incorporates fused elements including trip hop, electronica and minor guitar riffs towards the end. Lyrically, the song describes Madonna’s spiritual transformation to seek authentic love over superficial dalliances.
The song title was inspired by
The Drowned World
, science fiction novel by English writer
J. G. Ballard
. Madonna’s
Drowned World Tour
(2001) was named after the song, which works as its opening act.
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What did Madonna say about “Drowned World/Substitute for Love”?
The song Drowned World definitely adresses the idea that you know, the idea of fame is very seductive to people. And a lot of people have false expressions if you’re famous. Somehow, you’re going to feel this incredible sense of fulfillment and you’re going to be truly loved and truly happy. And everyone who isn’t famous thinks that’s what happens to you when you’re famous. But anyone who is famous could probably tell you that the opposite is true. If you aren’t truly fulfilled and you don’t have intimacy in your life and you don’t know how to love, then thousands of people adoring you, actually makes you feel emptier. Fame can become a substitute for love for a lot of people. Love, approval, whatever you wanna call it, but in the end thats not what it is at all. And that song really deals with that.
–Madonna via
“Ray of Light” Audio Interview
(1998)
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