Erotica

Madonna

About Erotica

"Erotica" is a song by American singer and songwriter Madonna. It is the title track from her fifth studio album Erotica (1992), and was released as the album's lead single on September 29, 1992 by Maverick Records. It was later included on her greatest hits albums GHV2 (2001) and Celebration (2009). The song was written by Madonna, Shep Pettibone and Anthony Shimkin, while production was handled by the singer and Pettibone. Musically, "Erotica" contains spoken word vocals, and is an ode to S&M, with Madonna using a pseudonym called "Dita". She invites her lover to be passive while making love to her and leads him to explore boundaries between pain and pleasure. The song debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the highest debuts on the chart history at the time, eventually peaking at number three. Additionally, it became a success on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, reaching the top position. "Erotica" also found commercial success internationally, peaking in the top ten in several countries including New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In Italy and Greece it peaked at number one. 


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1992
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Erotica, romance
Erotica, romance
My name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight
I'd like to put you in a trance

If I take you from behind
Push myself into your mind
When you least expect it
Will you try and reject it
If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child
Will you let yourself go wild
Let my mouth go where it wants to

Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to

I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic

Once you put your hand in the flame
You can never be the same
There's a certain satisfaction
In a little bit of pain
I can see you understand
I can tell that you're the same
If you're afraid, well rise above
I only hurt the ones I love

Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to

I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic

Erotica, romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, romance
Put your hands all over my body

I don't think you know what pain is
I don't think you've gone that way
I could bring you so much pleasure
I'll come to you when you say
I know you want me
I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes

Erotic, erotic
Erotic, erotic (just close your eyes)
Erotic, erotic
Erotic
Put your hands all over my body
All over me, all over me

Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I like to do a different kind of
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Erotica, romance
Put your hands all over my body

Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better
Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away

Erotica

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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: Anthony Shimkin, Madonna Ciccone, Shep Pettibone

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Erotica" was released as the lead single from Madonna's fifth studio album by the same name on September 29, 1992.
Songwriters and Producers
Madonna co-wrote and co-produced the song with Shep Pettibone and Anthony Shimkin, who were known for their collaborations in dance and house music.
Alter Ego
During the song, Madonna adopts her alter ego Dita, inspired by German actress Dita Parlo, which she had introduced earlier in her controversial book "Sex".
Controversy
"Erotica" is one of Madonna's most controversial songs due to its explicit sexual content. It came accompanied by an equally scandalous video clip that was banned by MTV after its first airing.
Music Video
The music video for Erotica was directed by fashion photographer Fabien Baron, featuring Madonna dressed as her dominatrix alter ego.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy surrounding it, "Erotica" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was successful around the world, reaching top ten positions in many countries.
Inspiration
The song combines house, New Jack Swing, and dirty blues to create a sexually-charged anthem of self-love and empowerment. It was inspired, in part, by Madonna's fascination for the S&M underground scene.
Sample
"Erotica" samples Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Boogie" and El Coco's "Let's Get It Together" besides containing uncredited samples of "Warrior's Dance" by Addis Black Widow.
Live Performances
Madonna performed "Erotica" live on several of her worldwide tours, including The Girlie Show World Tour in 1993 and the Confessions Tour in 2006.
Critical Reception
"Erotica" received polarized reviews from music critics. Some praised its brave tackling of taboo subjects, while others criticized it for its overtly sexual themes.
Legacy
It's been recognized as a trailblazing song for its exploration of female sexuality. Despite the initial backlash, it has since been hailed as an influential pop classic that even inspired later artists such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

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