Express Yourself - Madonna: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Express Yourself

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Express Yourself was released on March 21, 1989 by Sire/Warner Records as a part of the album Like a Prayer

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[Intro]

Hoo

Hoo

Come on, girls

You believe in love?

'Cause I 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 baby

Then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 1]

You don't need diamond rings

Or eighteen karat gold

Fancy cars that go very fast

You know they never last, no, no

[Verse 2]

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

[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 baby

Then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 3]

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?

[Verse 4]

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]

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 baby

Then you'll know your love is real

[Chorus]

Express yourself

You've got to make him

Express himself

Hey, hey, hey, hey

[Chorus]

So, if you want it right now

Make him show you how

Express what he's got

Oh, baby, ready or not

[Bridge]

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

[Bridge]

You've got to make him

Express himself

Hey, hey

[Verse 5]

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

[Bridge]

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]

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 baby

Then you'll know your love is real

[Chorus]

Express yourself

You've got to make him

Express himself

Hey, hey, hey, hey

[Chorus]

So, if you want it right now

Make him show you how

Express what he's got

Oh, baby, ready or not

[Outro]

Express yourself (You've got to make him)

So you can respect yourself, hey, hey

[Outro]

So, if you want it right now

Better make him show you how

Express what he's got

Oh, baby, ready or not

Written by: Madonna, Stephen Bray

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