Baby
Baby
(You know you got to)
Baby
Baby
(You know you got to)
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
You don't need diamond rings
Or eighteen-karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast
You know they never last, no, no
What you need is a big strong hand
To lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you until you can't come down
(You'll never come down)
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
Long stem roses are the way to your heart
But he needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic
What happens when you're not in bed?
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right, then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better, baby, on your own
(Baby, on your own)
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, hey, you know you've got to
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
(Baby, on your own)
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
You don't need diamond rings
Or eighteen-karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast
You know they never last, no, no
What you need is a big strong hand
To lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you until you can't come down
(You'll never come down)
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
And when you're gone, he might regret it
Think about the love he once had
Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
He'll be back on his knees
So please
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real
Express yourself
If you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey
If you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
Express yourself
Express yourself
If you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
Express yourself
If you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not
Express
About This Song
"Express Yourself" is Madonna's empowering anthem that urges women to demand authentic emotional expression and genuine commitment from their romantic partners rather than settling for superficial gestures. The song's lyrics reject materialism-dismissing "diamond rings" and "fancy cars"-in favor of deeper emotional honesty, with Madonna instructing women to "put your love to the test" and make men prove their feelings through words and actions. Musically, it features a driving dance-pop beat with gospel-influenced vocals and a bold, assertive delivery that matches its confident message. The track became a defining moment in Madonna's career and pop feminism, establishing her as a voice for female empowerment while delivering an infectious, club-ready anthem. Its blend of relationship advice with danceable production helped make it both a commercial hit and a cultural statement about women's right to demand more from love.
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