Vogue
by Madonna
What is “Vogue” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Vogue” by Madonna is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Madonna's 'Vogue' is a tribute to the allure and empowerment of dance, urging listeners to embrace their individuality and use dance as a form of expression and self-discovery.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Vogue,' Madonna captures the essence of the dance floor as a space of liberation and self-expression. The song emphasizes the power of using one's imagination and the inspiration that can be found within oneself, regardless of identity markers like race or gender. The reference to classic Hollywood stars not only celebrates their glamour but also suggests a transformational capability in everyone to emulate such elegance and poise through the act of vogueing, a specific dance form known for its sharp movements and model-like poses.
The lyrics advocate for the beauty in finding one's groove, breaking away from conventional bounds, and experiencing the magical, beautiful side of life through music and dance. The anthem is an invitation to break out of the mundane, strike a pose, and participate in the joyous, often cathartic act of dancing. It's a call to recognize and harness the star quality inherent in all of us, using the runway of life to express our deepest selves and connect with others on the dance floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'Vogue' by Madonna released?
'Vogue' was released in March 1990.
Q: What inspired Madonna's song 'Vogue'?
'Vogue' was inspired by the dance style of the same name that originated in the Harlem ballroom scene among Black and Latino LGBTQ communities.
Lyrics to “Vogue”
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[Verse 2]
All you need is your own imagination
So use it, that's what it's for (That's what it's for)
Go inside for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (Open up the door)
It makes no difference if you're black or white
If you're a boy or a girl
If the music's pumping, it will give you new life
You're a superstar
Yes, that's what you are, you know it
[Chorus]
Come on, vogue (Vogue, vogue)
Let your body groove to the music (Groove to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue (Vogue, vogue)
Let your body go with the flow (Go with the flow)
You know you can do it
[Bridge]
Beauty's where you find it
Not just where you bump and grind it
Soul is in the musical
That's where I feel so beautiful
Magical, life's a ball, so
Get up on the dance floor
[Chorus]
Vogue (Vogue)
Let your body move to the music (Move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue (Vogue, vogue)
Let your body go with the flow (Go with the flow)
You know you can do it
[Refrain]
Vogue (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (Move to the music)
Vogue (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (Go with the flow)
[Verse 3]
Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Dietrich and DiMaggio
Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean
On the cover of a magazine
Grace Kelly, Harlow, Jean
Picture of a beauty queen
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers dance on air
They had style, they had grace
Rita Hayworth gave good face
Lauren, Katharine, Lana too
Bette Davis, we love you
Ladies with an attitude
Fellas that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
Vogue
Vogue
[Outro]
Oooh, you've got to
Let your body move to the music
Oooh, you've got to just
Let your body go with the flow
Oooh, you've got to
Vogue (Vogue, vogue, vogue)