Masterpiece

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About Masterpiece

"Masterpiece" is a song by American singer Madonna for the soundtrack of the 2011 film W. E. The song was later included on her twelfth studio album MDNA (2012). It served official radio release in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2012, to promote the album. Madonna composed the song alongside Julie Frost and Jimmy Harry, and produced it with William Orbit. "Masterpiece" is a midtempo pop ballad which is reminiscent of her works from the 1990s. The song garnered positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its lyrical content and Madonna's vocal performance. "Masterpiece" won the Best Original Song category at the 69th Golden Globe Awards, but was deemed ineligible for the similar category at the 84th Academy Awards. Its Golden Globe nomination sparked a red carpet rivalry between Madonna and fellow nominee, singer Elton John. "Masterpiece" peaked at number one in Russia, while reaching the lower regions of the charts in the Czech Republic, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. It was performed by Madonna on The MDNA Tour (2012), where she was accompanied by Basque musicians Kalakan trio. The performance was considered a highlight of the tour. 


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2012
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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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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: 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.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song first appeared in the movie "W.E.", a romantic drama film co-written and directed by Madonna.
Song Inspiration
Madonna wrote the song about a beautiful, captivating man who she compares to a work of art, hence the title "Masterpiece".
Award-Winning Song
Madonna won the Best Original Song award for "Masterpiece" at the 69th Golden Globe Awards in 2012.
Collaboration
The song was co-produced by William Orbit, who also worked on tracks from Madonna’s "Ray of Light" album.
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".
UK Singles Chart
Despite not being officially released as a single in the United Kingdom, "Masterpiece" charted at number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Composition
It is a mid-tempo pop ballad featuring Madonna's vocals over a harmonious mix of guitars, synths, and strings.
Video Release
The music video for "Masterpiece" was officially released in April 2012.
Critic's Review
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who lauded its lyrical composition and Madonna's vocal performance.
Spanish Influence
The song features a Spanish guitar which adds to the emotional depth and relatability of the tune.
Unusual Placement
Despite 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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