Express Yourself -- Madonna

Charted: 1989
Peaked at #2 (2 weeks)
Sire -- 22948
From the album "Like A Prayer"
Written by Madonna / Stephen Bray
B-Side "The Look Of Love" from the "Who's That Girl" movie soundtrack
45 RPM and Cassette -- 4:30

Come on, girls
Do you believe in love
Because, I've got something to say about it
And it goes something like this

Chorus:
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 'til you can't come down
(You'll never come down)

Chorus

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)

Chorus

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 to express himself
You've got to make him express himself, hey, hey

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 'til you can't come down
(You'll never come down)

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

Chorus

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

Repeat