This Used to Be My Playground
Madonna
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This used to be my playground This used to be my childhood dream This used to be the place I ran to Whenever I was in need Of a friend Why did it have to end And why do they always say Don't look back Keep your head held high Don't ask them why Because life is short And before you know You're feeling old And your heart is breaking Don't hold on to the past Well that's too much to ask This used to be my playground (used to be) This used to be my childhood dream This used to be the place I ran to Whenever I was in need Of a friend Why did it have to end And why do they always say No regrets But I wish that you Were here with me Well then there's hope yet I can see your face In our secret place You're not just a memory Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream) Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say) This used to be my playground (used to be) This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to That no one in the world could dare destroy This used to be our playground (used to be) This used to be our childhood dream This used to be the place we ran to I wish you were standing here with me This used to be our playground (used to be) This used to be our childhood dream This used to be the place we ran to The best things in life are always free Wishing you were here with me
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Written by: Shep Pettibone, Madonna Ciccone
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"This Used to Be My Playground" is a song by American singer Madonna. She is a highly renowned pop artist known for her constant reinvention and versatility in music, film, and fashion.
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Song DetailsThe song was initially released in 1992, it's a pop ballad that ranges from melancholic longing to nostalgic reminiscence.
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Creation ProcessMadonna co-wrote and co-produced "This Used to Be My Playground" with longtime collaborator Shep Pettibone.
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Song's ThemeLyrically, the song discusses Madonna's childhood, reflecting on the loss of her mother and her father's remarrying.
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Movie Connection"This Used to Be My Playground" was commissioned for the 1992 film "A League of Their Own," in which Madonna starred.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed great success on the charts, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and securing top 10 positions in various countries.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Alek Keshishian and features a mix of black-and-white and color scenes, with Madonna reminiscing about the past.
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Awards and Accolades"This Used to Be My Playground" received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song in 1993.
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Emotional ConnectionMany listeners have noted that the song's themes of nostalgia and moving on resonated with them, leading to its enduring popularity.
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Criticial ReceptionCritics praised Madonna's vocal performance in the song, noting a depth and maturity that differed from her earlier, more dance-oriented work.
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