Spotlight
Madonna
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Spotlight, shine bright Tonight, spotlight No one knows you better than you know yourself Do the thing you want don't wait for someone else Life is just a party that's all you need to know It's your turn to shine baby let yourself go Everybody is a star Everyone is special in their own way So you set your goals high and go far Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today [Chorus:] Spotlight, open up your eyes and see Spotlight, shining out for you and me Spotlight, this world is yours and mine Spotlight, this is your chance to shine Don't stand in the corner waiting for the chance Make your own music start your own dance When you feel the rhythm, I'll be by your side Now you have the power baby love is on your side Everybody wants to shine Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light But it's got to come from inside Listen to your heart and step into the [Chorus] Don't be afraid to fall I'll hear you when you call And I'll be right here by your side Don't be afraid to try Everybody is a star It's got to come from the heart Spotlight, this world is yours and mine Spotlight, this is your chance to shine Don't be afraid to fall I'll hear you when you call And I'll be right here by your side Don't be afraid to try Everybody wants to shine Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light But it's got to come from inside Listen to heart and step into the light Don't be afraid to fall I'll hear you when you call And I'll be right here by your side Don't be afraid to try [Chorus] Everybody is a star, you know who you are This is your chance to shine It's got to come from the heart, do it right from the start And step into the light
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Written by: CURTIS HUDSON, MADONNA CICCONE, STEPHEN BRAY
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Spotlight" was released in April 1988.
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AlbumIt is a part of Madonna's remix album "You Can Dance" and also appears in a handful of other collections.
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BackgroundThe song was originally intended to be in Madonna's "True Blue" album but failed to make the final cut.
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InspirationMadonna drew inspiration from the famous quote, "Everyone is a star" and wanted the song to motivate listeners to move forward and seek happiness and fulfillment.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Dance-pop genre, with elements of disco.
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CompositionThe song begins with a piano intro, followed by keyboard and percussion instruments, providing a rhythm suitable for dance.
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ChartsDespite not being officially released as a single in the U.S. and the UK, the song reached number 3 on the Japan Oricon International Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 17 weeks.
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Live Performances"Spotlight" has never been performed live by Madonna in any of her tours.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about fame, and how the spotlight can help listeners reach their dreams. Madonna encourages her fans to be ambitious and aim high.
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Associated ArtistsThe song was written by Madonna, Stephen Bray, and Curtis Hudson; and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray.
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