Masterpiece
Madonna
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If you were the Mona Lisa You'd be hanging in the Louvre Everyone would come to see you You'd be impossible to move It seems to me is what you are A rare and priceless work of art Stay behind your velvet rope But I will not renounce all hope And I'm right by your side Like a thief in the night I stand in front of the masterpiece And I can't tell you why It hurts so much To be in love with the masterpiece Cause after all Nothing's indestructible From the moment I first saw you All the darkness turned to light An impressionistic painting Tiny particles of light It seem to me is what you're like The "look but please don't touch me" type And honestly it can't be fun To always be the chosen one And I'm right by your side Like a thief in the night I stand in front of the masterpiece And I can't tell you why It hurts so much To be in love with a masterpiece Cause after all Nothing's indestructible Nothing's indestructible Nothing's indestructible Nothing's indestructible And I'm right by your side Like a thief in the night I stand in front of the masterpiece And I can't tell you why It hurts so much To be in love with a masterpiece And I'm right by your side Like a thief in the night I stand in front of the masterpiece And I can't tell you why It hurts so much To be in love with a masterpiece Cause after all Nothing's indestructible Cause after all Nothing's indestructible
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Written by: MADONNA CICCONE, JULIE FROST, JIMMY HARRY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Masterpiece" is a song by Madonna from her twelfth studio album "MDNA" which was released in 2012.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song first appeared in the movie "W.E.", a romantic drama film co-written and directed by Madonna.
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Song InspirationMadonna wrote the song about a beautiful, captivating man who she compares to a work of art, hence the title "Masterpiece".
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Award-Winning SongMadonna won the Best Original Song award for "Masterpiece" at the 69th Golden Globe Awards in 2012.
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CollaborationThe song was co-produced by William Orbit, who also worked on tracks from Madonna’s "Ray of Light" album.
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Song Theme"Masterpiece" is a love song, where the singer praises her lover comparing him to a great work of art, hence the title "Masterpiece".
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UK Singles ChartDespite not being officially released as a single in the United Kingdom, "Masterpiece" charted at number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music CompositionIt is a mid-tempo pop ballad featuring Madonna's vocals over a harmonious mix of guitars, synths, and strings.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Masterpiece" was officially released in April 2012.
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Critic's ReviewThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who lauded its lyrical composition and Madonna's vocal performance.
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Spanish InfluenceThe song features a Spanish guitar which adds to the emotional depth and relatability of the tune.
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Unusual PlacementDespite being the award-winning soundtrack of the film "W.E.", the song was placed at the end of the film’s credits, a decision that made it ineligible for the Academy Award.
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