Frozen

Madonna

About Frozen

"Frozen" is a song by American singer Madonna from her seventh studio album Ray of Light (1998). It was released as the lead single from the album on February 23, 1998, by Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. The song was also included on the compilation albums GHV2 (2001) and Celebration (2009). "Frozen" was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, and it was produced in collaboration with William Orbit. A mid-tempo electronica ballad, "Frozen" talks about a cold and emotionless human being. In 2005, a judge in Belgium ruled that "Frozen" was plagiarized from a song by Salvatore Acquaviva, and it was banned from the region. This ruling was overturned in 2014, lifting the Belgium ban on the song. "Frozen" received acclaim from music critics, some of whom deemed it an album standout. It was described as being a masterpiece, and its melodic beat and sound were defined as "cinematic". The single was also a worldwide commercial success. It became Madonna's sixth single to peak at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, making her the artist with the most number-two hits in the history of that chart. "Frozen" also became her first single to debut at the top of the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number one in Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, and Spain, and the top five elsewhere. 


Year:
1998
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You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen
When your heart's not open

You're so consumed with how much you get
You waste your time with hate and regret
You're broken
When your heart's not open

Mm, if I could melt your heart
Mm, we'd never be apart
Mm, give yourself to me
Mm, you hold the key

Now there's no point in placing the blame
And you should know I suffer the same
If I lose you
My heart will be broken

Love is a bird, she needs to fly
Let all the hurt inside of you die
You're frozen
When your heart's not open

Mm, if I could melt your heart
Mm, we'd never be apart
Mm, give yourself to me
Mm, you hold the key

You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen
When your heart's not open

Mm, if I could melt your heart
Mm, we'd never be apart
Mm, give yourself to me
Mm, you hold the key

Mm, if I could melt your heart
Mm, we'd never be apart
Mm, give yourself to me
Mm, you hold the key

If I could melt your heart

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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: Madonna Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Frozen" was written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. Madonna wrote it in just a couple of hours after being inspired by a burst of creativity.
Album Listing
The song forms part of Madonna's 1998 album "Ray of Light". It was released as the lead single from the album.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Frozen" topped the charts in many countries including Italy, Spain, Japan, and the United Kingdom, making Madonna the artist with the most number-one singles in the British chart history at that time.
Music Video Notability
The music video for "Frozen" was filmed in California's Mojave Desert and directed by Chris Cunningham, known for his surreal visual style.
Legal Controversy
The song became a source of controversy and legal dispute when a Belgian songwriter named Salvatore Acquaviva claimed that "Frozen" plagiarized parts of his song "Ma Vie Fout L'camp". A Belgium court agreed in 2005, concluding that the two songs were indeed similar, and therefore "Frozen" was banned from the region until the matter was finally settled in 2014.
Lyrical Meaning
"Frozen" is noted for its darker, more introspective tone. The lyrics discuss a cold and emotionless man.
Grammy Nominations
"Frozen" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category 'Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female', which eventually lost to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On".
Auto-Tune Usage
"Frozen" was one of the first songs where Madonna's voice was manipulated using Auto-Tune software. This electronic manipulation of her vocals became a signature of the "Ray of Light" album.
Remix Versions
Multiple remix versions of the song exist, produced by DJs and musicians like Stereo MC's and Victor Calderone.
Inspirational Source
The song's introspective and spiritual undertone was primarily inspired by Madonna's Kabbalah teachings.

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