I Don't Give A

Nicki Minaj, Madonna

About I Don't Give A

"I Don't Give A" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Madonna for her twelfth studio album MDNA (2012). The song features rap vocals by American recording artist Nicki Minaj. It was written and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig, with additional songwriting by Minaj and Julien Jabre. "I Don't Give A" is a pop song, with electronic and hip hop syncopated beats. Lyrically, the song is about a day in Madonna's life with some portions of it directed at her ex-husband, film director Guy Ritchie, when she sings about a failed marriage. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics who praised Minaj's appearance and its personal lyrics. Following the release of MDNA, the song peaked at number 117 in the Gaon Chart of South Korea. Madonna performed the song on The MDNA Tour as the closing track of the show's first segment. 


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Wake up, ex-wife
This is your life
Children, on your own
Turning on the telephone
Messages, manager
No time for a manicure
Working out, shake my ass
I know how to multitask
Connecting to the Wi-Fi
Went from nerd to superb
Have you seen the new guy?
I forgot the password
Gotta call the babysitter
Tweeting on the elevator
I could take a helicopter
I don't even feel the pressure

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem, I don't give a

You were so mad at me
Who's got custody?
Lawyers, suck it up
Didn't have a prenup 
Make a film, write a song
Gotta get my stockings on
Meet the press, buy the dress
All of this to impress
Ride my horse, break some bones
Take it down a semitone
I forgot to say my prayers
Baby Jesus on the stairs
Gotta sign a contract
Gotta get my money back
All the bottles have to go
Standing in the front row

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem, I don't give a

I tried to be a good girl
I tried to be your wife
Diminished myself and I swallowed my light
I tried to become all that you expect of me
And if it was a failure, I don't give a
(I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a)

Shots fire (uh)
Anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
You don't hear them bums on nothin', that's fire (nope)
Tell 'em, "Catch fire"
In the Bugatti, ten grand, one tire
Ayo, Madonna (yes, Nicki?)
Mi hear seh you original, Don Dada
Inna yuh Gabbana, inna all yuh Prada
We material girls, ain't nobody hotter
Pops collar
See, I really can't relate to your Volvo
And you can't get these shoes outta Aldo
When I let a dude go, that's his loss
I was cuttin' them checks, I was his boss
Yo, I don't give a F you (uh-huh) 
Curse nor bless you (okay)
Never let 'em stress you
Yo, I ain't a businesswoman, I'm a business, woman
And I'm known for givin' bitches the business, woman (kyuh)

I'm gonna be okay (uh-huh)
I don't care what the people say (Madonna)
I'm gonna be alright (Nicki Minaj)
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track? (Let's go)
I'm moving fast and I like it like that (catch up)
I do ten things all at once (uh-huh)
And if you have a problem, I don't give a

There's only one queen and that's Madonna
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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Madonna L. Ciccone, Martin Solveig, Julien Patrice Sami Jabre

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, MONEY MACK MUSIC, TEMPS D'AVANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"I Don't Give A" is a track on Madonna's 12th studio album, "MDNA," which was released in 2012.
Collaboration
The song features rap verses from Nicki Minaj, marking it as one of Madonna's notable collaborations.
Genre Classification
"I Don't Give A" is generally classified as a pop song with elements of dance and electronic music.
Song Theme
The song is about Madonna's divorce from her second husband, filmmaker Guy Ritchie. It contains explicit lyrics expressing her frustrations about how their relationship ended.
Song Contribution
Madonna co-wrote the song with Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman. Madonna and Solveig also produced the song together.
Song Structure
Unlike traditional pop songs, "I Don't Give A" features an unconventional structure, with it starting as a ballad and then morphing into a dance track.
Tour Performance
Madonna included performances of "I Don't Give A" on two tours - the MDNA Tour (2012), and the Rebel Heart Tour (2015-2016).
Live Collaboration
During her MDNA Tour, Madonna performed "I Don't Give A" as a rock song, and Minaj appeared as a video projection for her rap verses.
Critical Reception
The song has mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its lyrical content and noting it as a highlight of the "MDNA" album, while others criticized it for its unconventional structure.
Music Platforms
"I Don't Give A" is available across different music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

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