Bedtime Story
Madonna
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Today is the last day that I'm using words They've gone out, lost their meaning Don't function anymore Let's, let's, let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious honey Today is the last day that I'm using words They've gone out, lost their meaning Don't function anymore Traveling, leaving logic and reason Traveling, to the arms of unconsciousness Traveling, leaving logic and reason Traveling, to the arms of unconsciousness Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious Words are useless, especially sentences They don't stand for anything How could they explain how I feel Traveling, traveling, I'm traveling Traveling, traveling, leaving logic and reason Traveling, traveling, I'm gonna relax Traveling, traveling, in the arms of unconsciousness Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious And inside we're all still wet Longing and yearning How can I explain how I feel? Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious Let's get unconscious honey Let's get unconscious Traveling, traveling Traveling, traveling Traveling, traveling Traveling, traveling, in the arms of unconsciousness And all that you've ever learned Try to forget I'll never explain again
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Written by: Nellee Hooper, Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Marius De vries
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Bedtime Story" is a song by American singer Madonna from her sixth studio album, "Bedtime Stories" which was released in 1994.
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Song GenreIt is an electronic music song, fully embracing the ambient pop genre.
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CollaborationThe song was written by Björk, Nellee Hooper, and Marius De Vries, with Madonna only contributing minor changes. It remains noted as one of the lesser instances where Madonna did not have a significant writing credit on one of her songs.
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Progressive LyricsThe song features highly surreal lyrics, making it one of Madonna's more experimental tracks. The lyrics are about the joy of the unconscious mind disappearing into the realm of dreams.
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Chart Performance"Bedtime Story" peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. In the UK, it reached number 4 on the Singles Chart.
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Music VideoIts music video, directed by Mark Romanek, is regarded as a classic and a landmark in music video history. Among other awards, it was nominated for Best Special Effects at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Expensive VideoThe music video of "Bedtime Story" was the most expensive video at that time, costing around $5 million.
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Live PerformanceMadonna performed "Bedtime Story" live only once, at the 1995 Brit Awards.
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Modern ReceptionDespite not being one of her biggest hits, the song has gained a cult following and is now considered a fan-favorite.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn 2020, it was announced that "Bedtime Story" was going to be issued as a Record Store Day limited release on blue vinyl. This was in celebration of its 25 years since its release.
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RemixesThe song was heavily remixed for clubs by several producers such as Junior Vasquez and Orbital. The remixes helped the song reach the number one spot on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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InfluenceMany critics have noted the song's influence on later ambient pop music, acknowledging its forward-thinking production and experimental nature.
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