Illuminati
Madonna
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It's not Jay-Z and Beyonce It's not Nicki or Lil Wayne It's not Oprah and Obama The Pope or Rihanna Queen Elizabeth or Kanye It's not pentagrams or witchcraft It's not trying to s-stack for cash Black magic or Gaga Gucci or Prada Riding on a golden cat The all-seeing eye is watching tonight That's what it is, truth and light The all-seeing eye is watching tonight Nothing to hide, secrets inside It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's the enlightenment that started it all The founding fathers wrote it down on a wall And now the media's misleading us all Turn right into wrong It's time to dance and turn this dark into something So let the fire burn, this music is bumping We're gonna live forever, love never dies It starts tonight Behind the curtain of the new world order It's not platinum encrypted corners It's not ISIS or the phoenix, pyramids of Egypt Don't make it into something sordid It's not Steve Jobs or Bill Gates It's not Google of the United States It's not Bieber or LeBron Clinton or Ban Or anyone you love to hate The all-seeing eye is watching tonight That's what it is, truth and light The all-seeing eye is watching tonight Nothing to hide, secrets inside It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) You know that everything that glitters ain't gold So let the music take you out of control It's time to feel it in your body and soul Come on, let's go We're gonna dance and turn this dark into something So let the fire burn, this music is bumping We're gonna live forever, love never dies It starts tonight (tonight, to-tonight, tonight, tonight) It's like It's like It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) Like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati (woh woh woh woh) It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati Everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati It's like everybody in this party, shining like Illuminati
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Written by: Ernest Brown, Jacques Webster, Kanye West, Larry Griffin, Madonna Ciccone, Maureen McDonald, Michael Dean, Tobias Gad
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Illuminati" is a song from Madonna's 13th studio album "Rebel Heart," which was released in 2015.
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Song Leak"Illuminati" was one of the early demos leaked online in December 2014, along with other tracks from the "Rebel Heart" album.
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Kanye West CollaborationThe official version was produced by Madonna and Kanye West. West is also credited as a writer on the song, along with Madonna and Toby Gad.
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Conspiracy Theory ThemeThe song is about the popular conspiracy theory concerning the existence of the Illuminati, a supposed shadowy elite group controlling the world.
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Celebrity ReferencesNotable figures referred to in the lyrics include Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, which Madonna dismisses as members of the Illuminati, contrary to popular belief.
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Pop Culture Commentary"Illuminati" has been recognized not just as a shimmering dance-pop song, but also Madonna's commentary on celebrity culture and society's craving for simple answers to complex questions.
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Social Media InfluenceThe song was influenced by the rampant conspiracy theories about the Illuminati that Madonna encountered on Instagram.
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Music VideoAlthough "Illuminati" did not receive a standalone music video, it was included in the visuals for Madonna's 2015-2016 Rebel Heart Tour.
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Critical ResponseCritical response to "Illuminati" was generally positive, with many praising its production and Madonna's vocal performance. Others, however, viewed the song's lyrics as misguided or overly simplistic.
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Live Performances"Illuminati" was performed live during the Rebel Heart Tour, where it was part of a section that presented a satirical look at the secret society.
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The Demo DifferenceThe initial leaked demo of "Illuminati" had a different chorus, which contrasted heavily with the official album version.
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