Her most intelligent song. The auto tune is an attack at the fakery of America and 2000s music; the rap is a dig at rich rappers talking bout they hoes, and the swearing is representative of the pointless use of swearing constantly in music. As her most successful album came after, this was a clever move. She is far too intelligent for people to actually think she was just trying to be cool
i like this interpretation but regarding the auto-tune, this is clearly ironic considering the amount of auto-tune she used in her music nowadays... same for rap, she has had songs with several rappers so I'm not sure this is relevant...
Madonna Music I feel like you need to actually watch the original video to actually understand what she meant with this song. kind of like beyonce's lemonade album you need the visual for it to be complete
everyone remembers her either from her 80's or 90's, or 2000's or 2010's yeah maybe she not may be mainstream but she doesn't needs to be mainstream to be important anymore, she is already mora than that.
For everyone roasting her vocals clearly don’t know Madonna. She’s clearly stated that she knows her vocals or dances aren’t the best but she doesn’t care about that. You can never take her drive and push away from her. She’s never let people dictate her and she never will. She paved the way for a lot of people and downgrading and trying to kill her vibe just downgrades your favorites. If it weren’t for M paving the way and taking backlash for what she did, then your favorites wouldn’t be where they are today. No matter what you think of Madonna, she’s a legend and will always be. Next time you think of trashing her just think of where females in the industry would be without her. A lot of food for thought.
Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range,[289] Madonna has always been self-conscious about her voice, especially in comparison to her vocal idols such as Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, and Chaka Khan.[277] Mark Bego, author of Madonna: Blonde Ambition, called her "the perfect vocalist for lighter-than-air songs", despite not being a "heavyweight talent."[290] According to MSNBC critic Tony Sclafani, "Madonna's vocals are the key to her rock roots. Pop vocalists usually sing songs "straight," but Madonna employs subtext, irony, aggression and all sorts of vocal idiosyncrasies in the ways John Lennon and Bob Dylan did."[275] Madonna used a bright, girlish vocal timbre in her early albums which became passé in her later works. The change was deliberate since she was constantly reminded of how the critics had once labelled her as "Minnie Mouse on helium".[277] During the filming of Evita, Madonna had to take vocal lessons, which increased her range further. Of this experience she commented, "I studied with a vocal coach for Evita and I realized there was a whole piece of my voice I wasn't using. Before, I just believed I had a really limited range and was going to make the most of it."[291]
@KaiMakesMusic yeah I cannot believe how ignorant some people are about autotune it's very annoying.....especially if it's used to attack people's vocal abilities like with Madonna she has sang well throughout her career.
Listen to the studio version. It is synthesized then, and she put it in the performance. I would prefer it without, but to say her voice sucks is ridiculous because her vocals here are some of the best she has ever done.
B River & that's not saying much at all....... there's nothing pretty or musical about her voice at all...... even j. lo sings better than she does! LOL!
Well we can agree to disagree than. and I feel deeply sad for you based upon your profile. Do you really let Madonna consume that much of your time? Get a fucking life dude. You praise Britney but bash every other artist. You have got to be kidding me lol.
Believe it or not, this song, as weird and as unmelodic as it is (not to mention, cringe worthy because of the rap 😂) wasn't a total bomb and it actually did well in ww charts like the UK, Australia, France and Canada. Even in the USA it would crack the top 40. 😅 Based on Madonna's name alone of course because Jesus this song isn't single material. Probably her weirdest lead single ever.
![Madonna - American Life [Official Music Video] [HD]](/img/n.gif)
Her most intelligent song. The auto tune is an attack at the fakery of America and 2000s music; the rap is a dig at rich rappers talking bout they hoes, and the swearing is representative of the pointless use of swearing constantly in music. As her most successful album came after, this was a clever move. She is far too intelligent for people to actually think she was just trying to be cool
Very relevant reply *clapping*
nice comment, but i think she used the autotune just because she likes the sound
i like this interpretation but regarding the auto-tune, this is clearly ironic considering the amount of auto-tune she used in her music nowadays... same for rap, she has had songs with several rappers so I'm not sure this is relevant...
This comment was such a reach like what? Lmao
One of the best Madonna´s songs. And so unerrated. She should definetly include it in the setlist for her upcoming tour.
totally
She did!
A great song who is underrated and misjudged
Madonna Music I feel like you need to actually watch the original video to actually understand what she meant with this song. kind of like beyonce's lemonade album you need the visual for it to be complete
Ditto
I love the Black Hair
brown hair
it’s her natural hair color
This album was ahead of its time and still so relevant now
Madonna will be remembered for years to come!
everyone remembers her either from her 80's or 90's, or 2000's or 2010's yeah maybe she not may be mainstream but she doesn't needs to be mainstream to be important anymore, she is already mora than that.
For everyone roasting her vocals clearly don’t know Madonna. She’s clearly stated that she knows her vocals or dances aren’t the best but she doesn’t care about that. You can never take her drive and push away from her. She’s never let people dictate her and she never will. She paved the way for a lot of people and downgrading and trying to kill her vibe just downgrades your favorites. If it weren’t for M paving the way and taking backlash for what she did, then your favorites wouldn’t be where they are today. No matter what you think of Madonna, she’s a legend and will always be. Next time you think of trashing her just think of where females in the industry would be without her. A lot of food for thought.
Best Madonna´s album...of course one of the most underrated as always happens with the real gems.
The final *Do I have to change my name? Am I gonna be a star?* SERIOUSLY tugs at my heart!!! This sends chills down my spine :D!!!
De sus mejores envivo
Sometimes I think if a singer can sing a song like this she is a real singer.
Her most artistic work, she was so amazing and AL was so underrated, ART!
American Life is definitely Madonna's best album !
It’s up there but I think Ray of light is her best
i love this madonna class & fighting for truth
My favorite. She sings my heart out.
AMAZING!! American life is one of my favourite songs ever!! I love a Madonna so much!! The one and only Queen of Pop!!
Madonna .... Long live the Queen... You're my inspiration...
the emotion when she says "do you think I'm satisfied?!" at the end is great.
People. She´s definitely THE QUEEEEEEEEEN!
Perfection always and forever.
The AL album is so relevant in these dark times.
I like her here! And I like her rapping :)
this song is quiet artistic and deep and personal and real
Only fans can get the meaning of the album.
Lucas Garbo I love this fucking album, I hate the fact that is so, so so, underrated. Tragic.
Very nice! Such an underrated song and album.
Fantastic performance!
This is simply magnificent!
Never seen this. Oh my god, amazing.
♡ Beautiful ♡
This song is pretty strong!
i was 3 at those timea and now i cant stop with this album
what a masterpiece gurl
Grande madonna
AMERICAN LIFE ❤️
oh yeeees thats true this is my favorite albumof her
Love this performance and her look
Great!
Best voice era
Perfect !!!!!!!!!!!
The song was ahead of it's time. The questioning in the post 9-11 was not accepted
Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range,[289] Madonna has always been self-conscious about her voice, especially in comparison to her vocal idols such as Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, and Chaka Khan.[277] Mark Bego, author of Madonna: Blonde Ambition, called her "the perfect vocalist for lighter-than-air songs", despite not being a "heavyweight talent."[290] According to MSNBC critic Tony Sclafani, "Madonna's vocals are the key to her rock roots. Pop vocalists usually sing songs "straight," but Madonna employs subtext, irony, aggression and all sorts of vocal idiosyncrasies in the ways John Lennon and Bob Dylan did."[275] Madonna used a bright, girlish vocal timbre in her early albums which became passé in her later works. The change was deliberate since she was constantly reminded of how the critics had once labelled her as "Minnie Mouse on helium".[277] During the filming of Evita, Madonna had to take vocal lessons, which increased her range further. Of this experience she commented, "I studied with a vocal coach for Evita and I realized there was a whole piece of my voice I wasn't using. Before, I just believed I had a really limited range and was going to make the most of it."[291]
I like the way she is rappin
queen
I love this .... great song and underated album.....
This is really good.
bellísima
Arte ..pura ...love you my queen
I love her as a brunette
me encantaa¡¡¡
came to see another American Life live after MadameX tour
I so agree.
Good song. she has got a great voice and dont need the electronic vocal tune.
ah I think this song suits the autotune in the chorus. It's supposed to sound all electronic
@KaiMakesMusic
yeah
I cannot believe how ignorant some people are about autotune
it's very annoying.....especially if it's used to attack people's vocal abilities like with Madonna
she has sang well throughout her career.
Frankly, I like the Confession the most ^^
her outfit and shoes are so horrible
Horrible? Go and screw your self
If you're looking her outfit, I think you didn't get the message
From Russia fans ❤️
@robrobglz Totally agree with you
Is that Stuart Price on keys?
On her left? Yes he is
Interesting. Did anyone ever realized that she sings Lie not Life. Clever.
Just like she did in her last album with « God Control » refering to gun control in America ! 😉
I'm not christian... I'm Madonnic.
👌😍😘🎵👑🎶😂✌
Love amireca
did she uses autotune for the refrain?
cuz her voice sucks- duh!!!
Listen to the studio version. It is synthesized then, and she put it in the performance. I would prefer it without, but to say her voice sucks is ridiculous because her vocals here are some of the best she has ever done.
B River & that's not saying much at all....... there's nothing pretty or musical about her voice at all...... even j. lo sings better than she does! LOL!
Well we can agree to disagree than. and I feel deeply sad for you based upon your profile. Do you really let Madonna consume that much of your time? Get a fucking life dude. You praise Britney but bash every other artist. You have got to be kidding me lol.
B River That gue praised Britney' It's all said.
Britney the girl that sings in the same mode since day 1. That or the playback.
Believe it or not, this song, as weird and as unmelodic as it is (not to mention, cringe worthy because of the rap 😂) wasn't a total bomb and it actually did well in ww charts like the UK, Australia, France and Canada. Even in the USA it would crack the top 40. 😅 Based on Madonna's name alone of course because Jesus this song isn't single material. Probably her weirdest lead single ever.
'What the Fuck do you think you're doing?'
My reply:
'Try me,
I'll tell you.'
Such a poor vocal on this, but I love this song so fucking mush, thrilled to see on the mademe x tour setlist
*BRUNNETTES HAVE MORE FUNN!!!!!! X0 X3
i think this is her worst song, but i like her rap at the end.
Ifar from the worst if you put it on context is pretty clever.
The message behind it says otherwise .
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Cause people only care about dancing crappy songs. :/
So off key
LOL! LOL! That was funny! It was meant to be funny, right??
i'm a huge madonna fan, but this is painful to watch. no.
Lmao I was thinking the exact same thing
She didn't sound THAT bad. It was pitchy at some parts but it was overall good.
Fuck you!!!
not to me
I enjoyed her singing and rapping
Why? "American Life" is an important part of her discography. People still don't understand it.
queen