About the song
“Like a Virgin” is a song by Madonna, released in 1984 as the lead single from her album of the same name. It was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly and produced by Nile Rodgers.
The lyrics of “Like a Virgin” explore themes of love, romance, and sexual awakening. The narrator compares the experience of falling in love to feeling “like a virgin” for the very first time, suggesting a sense of purity, innocence, and excitement. The song captures the thrill and euphoria of newfound love, as well as the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with it.
Musically, “Like a Virgin” is characterized by its catchy pop melody, infectious rhythm, and Madonna’s confident and playful vocal delivery. The song’s upbeat tempo and memorable hook made it an instant hit, topping the charts in multiple countries and catapulting Madonna to international superstardom.
“Like a Virgin” is widely regarded as one of Madonna’s signature songs and a defining moment in her career. Its provocative lyrics and catchy melody have made it an enduring anthem of pop music, continuing to resonate with audiences around the world decades after its release.
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I made it through the wildernessSomehow I made it throughDidn’t know how lost I wasUntil I found youI was beat, incompleteI’ve been had, I was sad and blueBut you made me feelYeah, you made me feelShiny and newOh, like a virginTouched for the very first timeLike a virginWhen your heart beats next to mineGonna give you all my love, boyMy fear is fading fastBeen saving it all for you‘Cause only love can lastYou’re so fine, and you’re mineMake me strong, yeah, you make me boldOh, your love thawed outYeah, your love thawed outWhat was scared and coldLike a virgin, heyTouched for the very first timeLike a virginWith your heartbeat next to mineWhoaWhoa, ahWhoaYou’re so fine and you’re mineI’ll be yours ’til the end of time‘Cause you made me feelYeah, you made me feelI’ve nothing to hideLike a virgin, heyTouched for the very first timeLike a virginWith your heartbeat next to mineLike a virgin, ohLike a virginFeels so good insideWhen you hold meAnd your heart beatsAnd you love meOh-oh, oh, ohOh-oh, oh, oh