Express Yourself

Considering that the performance above was on the year I was born, its safe to say, that yes, I grew up barely listening to much of Madonna's songs. Quite unfortunate really. In every new generation of female singers, they have always honored this amazing pop icon and her influences; I just never realized what they were till recently. "Express Yourself" is arguably one of her famous songs, more so as an anthem for girls in choosing their love.
 

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

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

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)

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
Express yourself
(You've got to make him)
So you can respect yourself
Hey, hey
So if you want it right now, then make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not

Not the entire lyrics, just nitpicking the ones I felt really showcases the lesson she is teaching.  Especially the part, 'You'll do much better on your own' and ' So you can respect yourself '. Sure some folks would say she is a bad influence, a scarlet woman or generally a bad woman, but thinking about it, were they just afraid of a woman, in those times mind you, taking center stage and expressing her opinions through her songs? That said songs would be the female anthem for generations of girls to turn to ,in order to find themselves? Love her or hate her, she is a Pop culture genius, and she will always be here to stay.

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