Girl Gone Wild

Madonna

About Girl Gone Wild

"Girl Gone Wild" is a song by American recording artist Madonna from her twelfth studio album, MDNA (2012). She co-wrote the song with Benny Benassi, his cousin Alle Benassi (known together as the Benassi Bros.), and songwriter Jenson Vaughan, while the Benassi Bros. co-produced the track with Madonna. Vaughan had worked on the lyrics before sending them to Madonna, who developed the demo into the final version of "Girl Gone Wild". The song was confirmed by Madonna as the second single from the album and was released on March 2, 2012, by Interscope Records. Musically, "Girl Gone Wild" is a mid-tempo electropop and dance-pop party track with a four-on-the-floor influence. The song opens with a prayer and features EDM elements. After the song was released, Joe Francis, the creator of Girls Gone Wild franchise, threatened to sue Madonna for copyright infringement if she sang the song during her performance at Super Bowl XLVI halftime show. Madonna's representatives stated that she was not aware of either Francis or the lawsuit, and that several songs with the same name had already been released by other artists. 


Year:
2012
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Oh, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee
And I detest all my sins
Because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell 
But most of all because I love Thee, 
And I want so badly to be good

It's so hypnotic
The way he pulls on me
It's like the force of gravity
Right up under my feet
It's so erotic
This feeling can't be beat
It's coursing through my whole body
Feel the heat

I got that burnin' hot desi-i-i-re
And no one can put out my fi-i-i-re
It's coming right down through the wi-i-i-re
Here it comes
When I hear them eight o eight drums
It's got me singing

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

A girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

The room is spinning
It must be the tanqueray
I'm about to go astray
My inhibition's gone away
I feel like sinning
You got me in the zone
DJ play my favorite song
Turn me on

I got that burnin' hot desi-i-i-re
And no one can put out my fi-i-i-re
It's coming right down through the wi-i-i-re
Here it comes
When I hear them 808 drums
It's got me singing

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

I know, I know, I know
I shouldn't act this way
I know, I know, I know
Good girls don't misbehave
Misbehave
But i'm a bad girl, anyway
Forgive me

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

A girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

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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: Jenson Vaughan, Alessandro Benassi, Marco Benassi, Madonna L. Ciccone

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Girl Gone Wild" was released as the second single from Madonna’s 2012 album, "MDNA."
Chart Performance
The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, making "MDNA" the first album from which multiple songs topped that chart.
Music Producers
The song was co-produced and co-written by Madonna, Benny Benassi, Alle Benassi, and Jenson Vaughan.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Mert and Marcus, who are renowned fashion photographers.
Influence on Design
The sleek, black-and-white video's design was influenced by several renowned fashion photographers, including Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts.
Controversy
The song was involved in a legal dispute between Madonna and Joe Francis, the creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" franchise, who claimed the singer tried to get "free publicity" at his brand’s expense.
Album Success
Despite the controversy, "Girl Gone Wild" helped bolster "MDNA"’s overall success - the album debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 charts.
Track Length
The track spans about 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Genre
It is a mid-tempo electropop and dance-pop song.
Live Performance
Madonna opened her MDNA Tour with a performance of "Girl Gone Wild." The song was part of a controversial sequence which saw Madonna brandishing a firearm on stage.
Certifications
Although the song didn’t perform well in popular music charts( like the Billboard Hot 100 chart), it received a gold certification from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.
Critics' Review
Critics’ reviews were mixed, but many praised the song’s catchy dance beats and Madonna’s confident vocals.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "Girl Gone Wild" boast about female empowerment, asserting that even as she gets older, Madonna can still be a "bad girl."
Song Inspiration
According to Madonna, the song was inspired by her experiences of night clubs and partying.
Choreography
The song’s music video is well-known for its complex choreography, which includes the Vogue dance and scenes of Madonna dancing with a group of male models.

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