This song is still relevant for her today unfortunately. That one line she sung, even when she was in her early 30's," Did I stay too long"? In a speech, just a few years ago, she said. " The most controversial thing I've ever done, is to stick around". I'm used to the hate she gets since the early years, I ignore it mostly, but sometimes I wonder why? It's what she says" Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about you!". Everything all the haters say will never ever influence my love for Madonna. "Just look in the mirror"!
Wow Brenda! Your comment... "it takes a lot not to understand it (the message)" is SOOOOO so true. What a wonderful statement. Once again you guys just get it. Again, no other reactor have I've seen get so in-depth as you two do. A lot of those who do re-act are doing Madonna reactions for the exposure rather interested in learning about Madonna's legacy and messages she's driving home. Most are just looking for views, so they will react to her videos, knowing such reactions are popular. What's even more frustrating is how people try to STILL to this day, diminish her career and what she's accomplished simply because she's a woman and also pushes boundaries no one else has. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for getting it!!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We're very grateful that you're here with us. And we're also incredibly appreciative of the time that all of you have taken to share your thoughts and experiences - It's made this journey so much richer for us (and increased our understanding of Madonna and her artistry exponentially). ❤️
Emily! Brenda! You are rad! I just love how easy you get the message she’s telling. Thank you again for this, it’s a pleasure doing this journey with you! Cheers from Barcelona! ❤
I missed you this week! Very good reaction, and I'm speachless how you undestand Madonna's world, and her message of freedom. Love you both from France! Next video: I Want You... impatient to see... ... before You'll see ... Take Care!
Such a great song and video. It's also one of Madonna's personal favorites... I say that because she performs it on many of her recent tours in the last 20+ years.
I liked hip-hop Madonna circa early 90s, starting with "Justify My Love," then "Erotica" and a few other songs on that album, and then this Bedtime Stories album which was the most hip-hop/R&B of all. I knew all the rap songs she re-sampled lol - "Human Nature" uses "What You Need" by Main Source. "Justify My Love" is a Public Enemy track. She's got a song "I'd Rather Be Your Lover" that's straight-up "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down" by Brand Nubian. I mean her producers basically just took the exact mixes and put Madonna's vocals over them, check it out.
Great reaction as always 👏🏻🥰 This video made me a fan , from this time on , I was in a Madonna train … bedtime stories is my favourite album of all times
Express yourself, don’t repress yourself. I always thought this was the most brilliant clap back of all time. Leave it to Madonna to use art to beat down her detractors. The message is brilliant, the video is brilliant. Notice how the theme is restriction and confinement. From the skin tight suit, to the cats cradle, and the boxes… where some try and keep her. As usual, you completely get her message. Particularly the bit about not pushing your own hangups on her. She’s not your B, don’t hang your 💩 on her!! I also love the humour displayed here! 😁 Absolutely NO regrets! Ty for reviewing this. We were all eager to get to this. See you soon. Have a fabulous Saturday! 💕 Edit: btw, your outfits matched the video again. Well done!!
The message is just perfect (we'll definitely listen to this one on repeat for the foreseeable future!). And our outfits...We may need to step up our game. 😉😂 Have a wonderful weekend! ❤️❤️
Brenda and Emily this is such an amazing reaction from you ladies. Your conversation and points of view are so spot on. You truly get and respect her journey as an artist and the messages she sends. I had the same reaction when this song came out and soon after I came out. After watching Truth or Dare, two of her songs hit me so hard Live to Tell and Human Nature. Her intelligence, nerve and well brass were such an inspiration. Glad your ladies are back with a reaction !! Missed ya this week. Thank you ❤❤!
I didn't expect any less of you two reacting to this jewel of a song and video. Her message still stands even to this day. As others mentionned, you two truly take the time to appreciate and understand her work. Cheers for more!! ❤❤
Yayyy, you’re back!!❤ How amazing is this song & video right!! Madonna had put up with years of hate for being her authentic self, pushing boundaries, educating people through her work and expressing herself. This was definitely as you say, her clap-back! I thought it was so clever how the visuals clearly represented Madonna fighting back at being silenced and being “put back in her box”. Also love how they choreographed the ropes to form a Pentagram as Madonna was being accused of witchcraft and worshipping the devil. Her music being branded “The Devils Music” 🙄 Well… many years later and I made it out unscathed 😅 Did you notice Luca from The Girlie Show and Bedtime Stories live from The Brit Awards? 😍
It's an incredible song/video - We just loved it! And yes, we did see Luca (Special thanks to all of you for mentioning that he would be appear in this one!). ❤️❤️
I think you both summed up this video perfectly! It's quintessential Madonna. She has the sexiness, she has the humor (Madonna is a grade A comedienne but it's subtle and so many people miss her humor completely), and she has the intelligence. I was waiting on the line about would this sound different if I was a man, and you didn't disappoint. Both of you clocked it IMMEDIATELY!!! Nice reaction.
Oh, and as a follow up, now that you are over 1k subs, you'll probably find the copyright is more strict. Do you have any plans to start a patreon for full reactions? I for one would pay for that.
Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️ She's definitely the total package! ❤️ And thanks for the heads up about copyright issues - We were wondering if that was the case. We hadn't really thought about Patreon, but maybe we should check it out for reactions we can't upload here - Thank you!
You're right, this song was a direct FU to all her detractors from her Erotica/ SEX book/Body of Evidence era. Directed by her longtime video collaborator, fashion photographer Jean Baptiste Mondino (Justify My Love, Open Your Heart, Love Don't Live Here Anymore, Don't Tell Me, and Hollywood) The concept deals with boxing people in, repression/oppression. The gimp mask, tight vinyl body suit, ropes, and. corset, etc. The bondage theme aesthetic was directly inspired by 1950s fetish artist John Willie. The Human Nature music video along with her Bedtime Story music video was recognized as being artistically and culturally significant by New York's Museum of Modern art. It's one of my very favorites from her 1990s era. So glad you both understand and appreciate it.
For me, this is when Madonna became a legend. The Erotica album meant so much to me at the time (and still does), but the media and public backlash to the album and the SEX book made me sick to my stomach and was so disheartening. When she released this song and its video, my heart filled with joy and gratitude all over again. You both nailed it in your reaction (as usual) and I so appreciate the joy you are giving me with your Madonna reaction journey. Thank you both so much and I send lots of love your way!!!
Aww, thank you - You're so sweet! ❤️❤️ We're having such a great time with this journey, and it makes us so happy to know that we're bringing you joy as well. Sending so much love to you! ❤️
Such a great video with Madonna’s great sense of humor on full display. You must watch the live performance from the MDNA Tour. So good! Thanks again, ladies. ❤️❤️
Love, absolutely love that you two get the message right away. I mean, this song and video sums up all of her, her whole career up to that point. It’s so powerful and full of references to her past and how the press and society took her message, usually somewhat wrong and not the way she said or intended it. It takes an open mind and an open heart to understand and appreciate this kind of message. Thank you for that.
WooHoo! I always look forward to your choices and reactions. Thank you ladies for sharing. Oh Yes this song and video are just awesome. ❤️❤️ #MegaMichiganMFan84
Love this! It's like re-living my experience first discovering Madonna in 1989 and living through each era, each controversy, each backlash and each of Madonna's clap backs. And to think you are only 12 years into a 40 year career with this song and video... what's to come is so exciting.
Strong video and madonna is a power house with expressing her self ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you beautiful ladies for understanding madonna in your amazing reactions❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤madonna love forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfect song, video and reaction. You guys are amazing. You got everything i wanted to say. This video is so smartly done to represent the lyrics but still tongue and cheek and not too serious she's having fun while putting her message across about everything she had to endure during the Erotica era. Good point about the boxes. You guys are so intelligent and just get her, thats why i enjoy your reactions so much. This was the fourth Bedtime Stories single and is a fan favorite as well as of Madonna herself as she frequently puts in her tours. More so than any other single from this album actually. It really does represent her. The line ''Would it sound better if i was a man'' in 1994 was so ahead of its time but Madonna and her message and often music and videos period were mostly ahead of their time.
You kept us waiting to long! So happy you’re back with this wonderful reaction of human nature. Without a doubt one of Madonna’s favorite. She sings it in almost every tour. Next , I Want You, Love don’t Life here any more , You’ll see and the whole Something to Remember era
Thank you! ❤️❤️ We hadn't really thought about Patreon, but maybe that would be a good way to give access to reactions that are blocked. We'll definitely consider it! ❤️
Can i just say i’m indian (well british indian) my parents came to england in 1969’s. it’s so heart warming to her you adopted a baby and gave her good life as possible other than probably not. you and your husband are amazing parents and credit to you both for turning her into an amazing, confident, intellectual young lady.
Great reaction, ladies! This is also one of my favorite videos from Madonna! And what a great artistic way to deal with what must have been her frustration from all of the flack that she received from Erotica and her SEX book!
You are absolutely right on everything about this song. From your interpretation to understanding its meaning after watching the whole erotica era, you two got her message! Although this song failed to make it to the top 40, it has become a staple in Madonna’s career and she has done it multiple times on tour. It really summarises all she stands for. Now, live versions… there is none outside tours 😢 so we’ll have to wait until you get to Drowned World Tour for you to see it
Another great reaction , I would say of watching a live one watch the MDNA tour version. Also been a fan of M forever and Brenda got the nail by saying it’s being out in boxes ! I never noticed that haha
So happy you’re both back!!❤❤ We missed you this week. It’s been said by others and myself before but it is fantastic how you get Madonna. Growing up and following her career since the beginning and hearing the hate,negativity, sexism,and ageism against her it’s so great to hear both your positivity and admiration for this Woman. I’m thankful we still have her around. Love this humorous clap back. Great reaction as always ❤❤
Yes!! ❤ that you got her message completely. Just when her critics thought she was mellowing and backing down on her activism in this Bedroom Stories era, she hits them with this R&B/hip hop rap song/video as a pushback for all the vilification and condemnation she’s received for her artistic exploration of sexuality and eroticism in the previous Erotica era. Sure, she’s defended and explained herself before against the ignorance, double standard and hate that bigots have directed at her through interviews and public statements, but this is the first time (and not the last one) when she decided to write a sarcastic song to memorialize her thoughts in response to her detractors and to reaffirm her core advocacy of-“Express yourself, don’t repress yourself…absolutely no fear, no regrets!”. So fascinating is her use of artistic elements to enhance her messaging in this video: the choreography inside confined spaces to signify her critics’ attempts to “box” her in; the skin tight clothing, the chains, bondage and grabbing to portray attempts to restrain her taboo-breaking artistry. She then reminded the pop music world that she’s a product of the counterculture movement of the 60s carried over into the 70s (morphed into the 80s and 90s) when America’s youth and left wing culture rebelled against the establishment, authority, corporate consumerism/materialism, mainstream culture-that fueled the anti-Vietnam war peace movement, the Civil Rights movement, women’s liberation movement, sexual liberation, anti-religious secularization, etc. that further spun-off sub-cultures, lifestyle of the hippies, gay rights/pride; then from White working class, economically depressed inner city of New York and London came the punk rock genre with their confrontational, profane style, metal studded black leather, accessories and chains (S&M) fashion look that Madonna and her dancers used in this video; and from the Black ghettos of the South Bronx was born hip-hop rap music with their angry, equally profane slang lyrics, with the fierce, Black identity/pride braided corn rows hair that Madonna styled in this video as a way to honor and empathize with their defiance and struggle against prejudice, hate and marginalization. Her artistry, activism and advocacy embody the rebellious spirit and much of the ideology of the counterculture movement.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ Love everything you said here, especially how she reminded everyone (who thought she would move away from activism) that she is a product of the counterculture movement... And she's not going anywhere! Very well said. ❤️
You don t have to miss "You'll see", such a sequel of Take a bow", "Love don ' t live here anymore " rearranged like a slow ballad. "Love don t live here anymore "is a cover and the original of her revisited you can find it in the "Like a virgin" album. Cheers from Italy
I have to start preparing my tissues when I see your reactions because they make me excited. Seeing Madonna appreciate makes me happy. After years of denigration and underestimation of his work
Smiling away to myself, watching you two laughing at M shadow boxing at the end of the video. When you see the show, you’ll see one of the dancers dressed as her from this video. ❤
Ahhh, I knew you'd both love it!!!! My personal anthem, 💯 This video gives me life. Next stop, Madonna's spiritual (NOT religious) journey. In between this album and Ray Of Light, she became a mother, and you can hear her growth in the music. She seems genuinely at peace.
Hello guys Your reactions are the best and I'm glad you get the point of this song and how madonna turns the point back onto the haters/journalists/papers/magazines ❤
Extraordinary video and choreography, the song is very 90's R&B and it sounds amazing, one of my favourites of the Bedtime Stories album. I remember asking in 1991 to young persons about the "justify my love" video and the answer was something like that Madonna was finished for going too far and pushing boundaries too much. This song it's like an answer to all these persons that thought she had her career finished or criticized her. I see that a lot of comments tell you the same, but it's the truth, your reactions are perfect, you understand very well the messages and know how to give a good interpretation of the songs and videos. Also it's clear that are from the bottom of your heart and not made as an obligation. Comparisons aren't good, but other RUclipsr reactions seems that are made obliged. Instead of that, your reactions are a delight to watch cause are honest, and that is noticed by us, the RUclips viewers. Kisses 😍😍😍
It was such an answer to all the volatility after Sex, Erotica and a toxic appearance on David Letterman. She has remarked how he always made sexual jokes about her but when she owned the conversation and turned the tables people were outraged. My favorite line at the end “would you like me better if I was ?” I love the sentiment- once you apologize to the mob they’ll move on to another criticism. As always she looks phenomenal.
i love your video reactions about Madonna videos. In the video the word "shit" when she sings " i'm not your bitch don t ..your shit on me" is hidden by a heavy sound effect, i think because in 80's and 90's , in the videos those type of words are seen too heavy for the audience, but in the album you can hear the sentence clear without censure. In the video appears Luca Tomassini, a famous coreograph of videos , like this, yes he is the coreographer of the video, he is italian , LIKE ME ...:-) and you can see him in the Girlie Show just as one of the dancers of the tour
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ Yes! We saw Luca in the video (we should've mentioned it at the time). He's such a talented performer and choreographer. That's another thing we really love about Madonna - She always surrounds herself with the most talented people! ❤️
This was her response to the backlash she recieved for the SEX book and the Erotica era. But it's most of all a direct respobse to David Lettermann and the infamous 1994 interview where he tried to put her down and shame her and ridicule her for being sexual. As she said in that interview "you always talk about my sex life on your show, and now you don't wanna talk about my sex life when I'm on your show". Knocked it out of the park.
It was definitely about Sex/Erotica as well as Justify My Love and Blond Ambition. I never really thought it was a reaction to the Letterman appearance specifically, but I bet that was also on her mind since she was probably writing/recording this not too long after that.
I loved this reaction and discussion. This song and video truly were a statement, speaking directly to those who had tried to "box" her in.. as displayed in this video.. as a woman, who shouldn't talk about her fantasies, hang around past the age of 35, and have complete control over her life.. as an artist, who has free control over what she expresses through that art (challenged at every turn, which just made more people notice). She is boxed, bound, and taunted, yet she keeps defying. Once again, your discussion throughout has made me think about the lyrics (thank you so much for talking about the lyrics the way you do!). Yes, things would be very different if she were a man. And yes, many project their own issues onto what she is doing at any given moment. One thing that is very aggressive in people's criticism about her now is her age, as if it's the greatest sin of all. The funny thing is, that started when she was in her 30's. I missed you these past few days. Thanks for doing what you do! ❤❤
ICONIC song…. The part she says “you made a track for silly fools” was about her long time gay DJ Junior Vasquez friend who had done many dance remixes of her music… he took a voice message on his answering machine at home from Madonna and made a song out of it to play in the gay clubs called “ If Madonna Calls”… in the song the vocalist says “ if Madonna calls disconnect her”….. this would end their friendship..
Nice reaction! Well, there's no live performance of this song but from concert tours, so perhaps you may move to her next era which is the ballads compilation album "Something to Remember". The first song we knew of it was "I want You", a collaboration with british electronic band Massive Attack. The song was a cover originally recorded by Marvin Gaye. Amazing song.
So awesome! I will be seeing her 4 times. Twice at the end of this month and twice in the beginning of March. I’m sure you guys will have a blast! ❤️❤️
For the live version, I think the best one is from the Madame X Tour, however it doesn't get the message across as the MDNA version. And then the Sticky and Sweet and Drowned World tours have their peak moments too 😁 Or even the Sam Smith cover is good.
I appreciate you ladies so much for helping me turn a corner on this song a bit. I’ve always enjoyed it sonically and visually but felt the message was immature and juvenile. In her defense I think for people as famous as Madonna, the sheer deluge of other people’s opinions can be overwhelming sometimes and it can be exhausting trying to discern between fair criticism and pure hate. But to me, the song always felt like the opposite of “boss bitch” because she’s not showing indifference. The Sex book was mostly a gratuitous act of exhibitionism and people rightly called her out for it. There was some artistic value to it of course but was she mad at the haters or was she simply mad that her previous era wasn’t critically/commercially acclaimed? I appreciate your analysis of the song though and can see why this felt like an important statement for her at the time.
hello little curiosity about this video. Obviously there was controversy over Madonna's hairstyle because it was something used only by the black community. The little dog in the video is Madonna's dog
I have a feeling that this song and video kinda inspired Michael Jackson's Scream song. I mean the black outfits against white background and also the vibe of the song kind of reminds me of that.
Yes, that's a great answer to the bigotery, press, to all people who treated her as a whore in the Eroitca Era for having an opinion, for express herself, for having sexuality!! Till then, a pretty woman in the music industry, dominated by men, was used as a sex object, and Madonna changed the rules: she was a sex subject, as a woman she has also sexuality but she owns and decided about her sexuality! I like how in the video she use also the bondage, boxes-cages, ropes, the tight latex clothes, etc that they critizised in the Eroitica Era, but this time to critizise those who tie you up, who put you in a box and repress you, who don't let you express yourself and live your life free...at least I interpreted so in this video... Absolutely no regrets...therefore I like also Madonna...
"Till then, a pretty woman in the music industry, dominated by men, was used as a sex object, and Madonna changed the rules: she was a sex subject..." What an amazing way to put it!!!! Absolutely love this! ❤️❤️
The men at the time put out videos that used women as sex objects. Think Warrent's Cherry Pie video, Sam Kinison's Wild Thing, or the myriad of rap videos. Non of them got any kind of backlash. She took control over that narrative and her own sexuality. Instead of women being a man's sex object, she was saying women can be in control of their own sexuality and shouldn't be ashamed of it and can put it out there just like the men were doing. Besides all the stuff she whispers, one of my favorite lines in this song is "I'm breaking all the rules I didn't make." That is a powerful statement. Basically, Down with the patriarchal, religious dogma that hold women back from having any control or any say in their own sexuality. Btw, just a fun tidbit, that was her own dog 😁
It would be incredible to react to BILLBOARD SPEECH WOMAN OF THE YEAR - MADONNA ruclips.net/video/c6Xgbh2E0NM/видео.htmlsi=ixb2w9E6cXEgmRuB In a part, she says how much she was attacked cause of her EROTICA ERA, TOUR, VIDEOS...
@@OurAnxiousReactions That's awesome both of you have already seen. It shows how strong Madonna is to face and surpass all obstacles.No need for a reaction, then. Keep on from HUMAN NATURE forward. Have a nice week, girls 😘😘
This song is still relevant for her today unfortunately. That one line she sung, even when she was in her early 30's," Did I stay too long"? In a speech, just a few years ago, she said. " The most controversial thing I've ever done, is to stick around". I'm used to the hate she gets since the early years, I ignore it mostly, but sometimes I wonder why? It's what she says" Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about you!". Everything all the haters say will never ever influence my love for Madonna. "Just look in the mirror"!
So many great lines in this (and yes, it's unfortunate that the song is still relevant today...).
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Wow Brenda! Your comment... "it takes a lot not to understand it (the message)" is SOOOOO so true. What a wonderful statement. Once again you guys just get it. Again, no other reactor have I've seen get so in-depth as you two do. A lot of those who do re-act are doing Madonna reactions for the exposure rather interested in learning about Madonna's legacy and messages she's driving home. Most are just looking for views, so they will react to her videos, knowing such reactions are popular. What's even more frustrating is how people try to STILL to this day, diminish her career and what she's accomplished simply because she's a woman and also pushes boundaries no one else has. Thank you for this reaction. Thank you for getting it!!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We're very grateful that you're here with us. And we're also incredibly appreciative of the time that all of you have taken to share your thoughts and experiences - It's made this journey so much richer for us (and increased our understanding of Madonna and her artistry exponentially). ❤️
OK, so now I'm imagining Brenda in big sunglasses, cruising into the grocery store parking lot, with this song blasting from her car! 😎🖤
Video or it never happened....lol
hahaha Queen!
What?! You saw us today?? 😂😂❤️
@@OurAnxiousReactions 👏👏👏👏 Brilliant!
Emily! Brenda! You are rad! I just love how easy you get the message she’s telling. Thank you again for this, it’s a pleasure doing this journey with you! Cheers from Barcelona! ❤
You're very sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️ Lots of love to you!
I missed you this week!
Very good reaction, and I'm speachless how you undestand Madonna's world, and her message of freedom. Love you both from France!
Next video: I Want You... impatient to see... ... before You'll see ... Take Care!
Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️ Sending lots of love to you!
Such a great song and video. It's also one of Madonna's personal favorites... I say that because she performs it on many of her recent tours in the last 20+ years.
We're definitely hoping to see it at Celebration! ❤️❤️
I liked hip-hop Madonna circa early 90s, starting with "Justify My Love," then "Erotica" and a few other songs on that album, and then this Bedtime Stories album which was the most hip-hop/R&B of all. I knew all the rap songs she re-sampled lol - "Human Nature" uses "What You Need" by Main Source. "Justify My Love" is a Public Enemy track. She's got a song "I'd Rather Be Your Lover" that's straight-up "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down" by Brand Nubian. I mean her producers basically just took the exact mixes and put Madonna's vocals over them, check it out.
We'll definitely have to check those out - Thank you for sharing that info with us! ❤️❤️
Very very very proud of u 2, i love that u r understanding what Madonna’s career/mentality is all about, this channel feels like home 😭😭❤️!!!
Aww, you're the sweetest - Thank you! We're so happy you feel at home here!! ❤️❤️ Sending lots of love to you!
human nature from the mdna tour is amazing!!!
it’s truly amazing!!
Such a powerful message and video while very minimalist. One of my favorite Madonna videos
You must see the live version of this song in mdna tour
Great reaction as always 👏🏻🥰
This video made me a fan , from this time on , I was in a Madonna train … bedtime stories is my favourite album of all times
Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Express yourself, don’t repress yourself. I always thought this was the most brilliant clap back of all time. Leave it to Madonna to use art to beat down her detractors.
The message is brilliant, the video is brilliant. Notice how the theme is restriction and confinement. From the skin tight suit, to the cats cradle, and the boxes… where some try and keep her. As usual, you completely get her message. Particularly the bit about not pushing your own hangups on her. She’s not your B, don’t hang your 💩 on her!! I also love the humour displayed here! 😁
Absolutely NO regrets!
Ty for reviewing this. We were all eager to get to this. See you soon. Have a fabulous Saturday! 💕
Edit: btw, your outfits matched the video again. Well done!!
The message is just perfect (we'll definitely listen to this one on repeat for the foreseeable future!).
And our outfits...We may need to step up our game. 😉😂
Have a wonderful weekend! ❤️❤️
Brenda and Emily this is such an amazing reaction from you ladies. Your conversation and points of view are so spot on. You truly get and respect her journey as an artist and the messages she sends.
I had the same reaction when this song came out and soon after I came out. After watching Truth or Dare, two of her songs hit me so hard Live to Tell and Human Nature. Her intelligence, nerve and well brass were such an inspiration. Glad your ladies are back with a reaction !! Missed ya this week. Thank you ❤❤!
Aww, thank you! You're very kind. ❤️❤️
This song just felt like her in every way for us - Absolutely perfect!
Sending lots of love your way! ❤️
Amazing lyrics and video. Love your reaction and analysis. I absolutely love how you really get what Madonna is all about ❤
Aww, you're so sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️
I didn't expect any less of you two reacting to this jewel of a song and video. Her message still stands even to this day. As others mentionned, you two truly take the time to appreciate and understand her work. Cheers for more!! ❤❤
Thank you so much - You're very sweet! ❤️❤️
Yayyy, you’re back!!❤
How amazing is this song & video right!! Madonna had put up with years of hate for being her authentic self, pushing boundaries, educating people through her work and expressing herself. This was definitely as you say, her clap-back! I thought it was so clever how the visuals clearly represented Madonna fighting back at being silenced and being “put back in her box”. Also love how they choreographed the ropes to form a Pentagram as Madonna was being accused of witchcraft and worshipping the devil. Her music being branded “The Devils Music” 🙄 Well… many years later and I made it out unscathed 😅 Did you notice Luca from The Girlie Show and Bedtime Stories live from The Brit Awards? 😍
It's an incredible song/video - We just loved it! And yes, we did see Luca (Special thanks to all of you for mentioning that he would be appear in this one!). ❤️❤️
I think you both summed up this video perfectly! It's quintessential Madonna. She has the sexiness, she has the humor (Madonna is a grade A comedienne but it's subtle and so many people miss her humor completely), and she has the intelligence. I was waiting on the line about would this sound different if I was a man, and you didn't disappoint. Both of you clocked it IMMEDIATELY!!! Nice reaction.
Oh, and as a follow up, now that you are over 1k subs, you'll probably find the copyright is more strict. Do you have any plans to start a patreon for full reactions? I for one would pay for that.
Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️
She's definitely the total package! ❤️
And thanks for the heads up about copyright issues - We were wondering if that was the case.
We hadn't really thought about Patreon, but maybe we should check it out for reactions we can't upload here - Thank you!
Great reaction! I love how you 'see' Madonna, just as i have all these years. Thank you and keep the videos coming! Glad you're back 😊❤
Aww, thank you - You're very kind! ❤️❤️
You're right, this song was a direct FU
to all her detractors from her Erotica/
SEX book/Body of Evidence era.
Directed by her longtime video
collaborator, fashion photographer
Jean Baptiste Mondino (Justify My Love, Open Your
Heart, Love Don't Live Here Anymore,
Don't Tell Me, and Hollywood)
The concept deals with boxing people
in, repression/oppression.
The gimp mask, tight vinyl
body suit, ropes, and. corset, etc.
The bondage theme aesthetic was
directly inspired by 1950s fetish artist John Willie.
The Human Nature music video along
with her Bedtime Story music video was recognized as being artistically and culturally significant by New York's Museum of Modern art.
It's one of my very favorites from her 1990s era.
So glad you both understand and appreciate it.
Thank you! And thank you for sharing this information with us! ❤️❤️
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Thank you for appreciating Madonna
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For me, this is when Madonna became a legend. The Erotica album meant so much to me at the time (and still does), but the media and public backlash to the album and the SEX book made me sick to my stomach and was so disheartening. When she released this song and its video, my heart filled with joy and gratitude all over again. You both nailed it in your reaction (as usual) and I so appreciate the joy you are giving me with your Madonna reaction journey. Thank you both so much and I send lots of love your way!!!
Aww, thank you - You're so sweet! ❤️❤️ We're having such a great time with this journey, and it makes us so happy to know that we're bringing you joy as well. Sending so much love to you! ❤️
Such a great video with Madonna’s great sense of humor on full display. You must watch the live performance from the MDNA Tour. So good! Thanks again, ladies. ❤️❤️
MDNA version is awesome! So was the Madame X version.
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Love, absolutely love that you two get the message right away. I mean, this song and video sums up all of her, her whole career up to that point. It’s so powerful and full of references to her past and how the press and society took her message, usually somewhat wrong and not the way she said or intended it. It takes an open mind and an open heart to understand and appreciate this kind of message. Thank you for that.
Aww, you're incredibly kind - Thank you! ❤️❤️
WooHoo! I always look forward to your choices and reactions.
Thank you ladies for sharing. Oh Yes this song and video are just awesome. ❤️❤️
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Thank you so much! We're grateful that you're here with us! ❤️❤️
Absolutely no regrets
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Love this! It's like re-living my experience first discovering Madonna in 1989 and living through each era, each controversy, each backlash and each of Madonna's clap backs. And to think you are only 12 years into a 40 year career with this song and video... what's to come is so exciting.
Thank you! We love that you're on this journey with us. ❤️❤️. And we're excited for what's to come too!
Strong video and madonna is a power house with expressing her self ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you beautiful ladies for understanding madonna in your amazing reactions❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤madonna love forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aww, you're very sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️
Perfect song, video and reaction. You guys are amazing. You got everything i wanted to say. This video is so smartly done to represent the lyrics but still tongue and cheek and not too serious she's having fun while putting her message across about everything she had to endure during the Erotica era. Good point about the boxes. You guys are so intelligent and just get her, thats why i enjoy your reactions so much. This was the fourth Bedtime Stories single and is a fan favorite as well as of Madonna herself as she frequently puts in her tours. More so than any other single from this album actually. It really does represent her. The line ''Would it sound better if i was a man'' in 1994 was so ahead of its time but Madonna and her message and often music and videos period were mostly ahead of their time.
Aww, thank you - You're incredibly sweet!
And so true about that line being ahead of its time... Just an amazing song. ❤️
This video tells more than words and images… It’s a powerfull message about who knows what is doing with no regrets!!! Thank u ladies❤❤
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
You kept us waiting to long! So happy you’re back with this wonderful reaction of human nature. Without a doubt one of Madonna’s favorite. She sings it in almost every tour. Next , I Want You, Love don’t Life here any more , You’ll see and the whole Something to Remember era
Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️
And it's great to know that she loves this song as much as we do! ❤️
"It takes effort not to understand it." Brenda hit the nail on the head. Again. 😉
Have you ladies ever considered doing a Patreon for uncut versions?
Thank you! ❤️❤️ We hadn't really thought about Patreon, but maybe that would be a good way to give access to reactions that are blocked. We'll definitely consider it! ❤️
Also wanted to say.. I saw the Celebration show in Chicago Friday.. get ready to be blown away, you two! ❤❤
So happy for you!!!!! It must've been amazing!! 🎉❤️❤️
I haven’t heard this in years, great song and I’m glad she did this song to react to the haters, song is still relevant today, thanks Ladies
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Love them all being boxed up, it’s telling us to think outside of the box!
Can i just say i’m indian (well british indian) my parents came to england in 1969’s. it’s so heart warming to her you adopted a baby and gave her good life as possible other than probably not. you and your husband are amazing parents and credit to you both for turning her into an amazing, confident, intellectual young lady.
Great reaction, ladies! This is also one of my favorite videos from Madonna! And what a great artistic way to deal with what must have been her frustration from all of the flack that she received from Erotica and her SEX book!
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You are absolutely right on everything about this song. From your interpretation to understanding its meaning after watching the whole erotica era, you two got her message! Although this song failed to make it to the top 40, it has become a staple in Madonna’s career and she has done it multiple times on tour. It really summarises all she stands for. Now, live versions… there is none outside tours 😢 so we’ll have to wait until you get to Drowned World Tour for you to see it
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We're looking forward to all the tour performances (can't wait to see the different interpretations of this one!). ❤️
Another great reaction , I would say of watching a live one watch the MDNA tour version. Also been a fan of M forever and Brenda got the nail by saying it’s being out in boxes ! I never noticed that haha
Aww, thank you - You're very kind! ❤️❤️
So happy you’re both back!!❤❤
We missed you this week.
It’s been said by others and myself before but it is fantastic how you get Madonna. Growing up and following her career since the beginning and hearing the hate,negativity, sexism,and ageism against her it’s so great to hear both your positivity and admiration for this Woman. I’m thankful we still have her around.
Love this humorous clap back.
Great reaction as always ❤❤
Aww, thank you so much (We're happy to be back!)! ❤️❤️
Love how her humor always shines through.❤️
Yes!! ❤ that you got her message completely. Just when her critics thought she was mellowing and backing down on her activism in this Bedroom Stories era, she hits them with this R&B/hip hop rap song/video as a pushback for all the vilification and condemnation she’s received for her artistic exploration of sexuality and eroticism in the previous Erotica era. Sure, she’s defended and explained herself before against the ignorance, double standard and hate that bigots have directed at her through interviews and public statements, but this is the first time (and not the last one) when she decided to write a sarcastic song to memorialize her thoughts in response to her detractors and to reaffirm her core advocacy of-“Express yourself, don’t repress yourself…absolutely no fear, no regrets!”.
So fascinating is her use of artistic elements to enhance her messaging in this video: the choreography inside confined spaces to signify her critics’ attempts to “box” her in; the skin tight clothing, the chains, bondage and grabbing to portray attempts to restrain her taboo-breaking artistry.
She then reminded the pop music world that she’s a product of the counterculture movement of the 60s carried over into the 70s (morphed into the 80s and 90s) when America’s youth and left wing culture rebelled against the establishment, authority, corporate consumerism/materialism, mainstream culture-that fueled the anti-Vietnam war peace movement, the Civil Rights movement, women’s liberation movement, sexual liberation, anti-religious secularization, etc. that further spun-off sub-cultures, lifestyle of the hippies, gay rights/pride; then from White working class, economically depressed inner city of New York and London came the punk rock genre with their confrontational, profane style, metal studded black leather, accessories and chains (S&M) fashion look that Madonna and her dancers used in this video; and from the Black ghettos of the South Bronx was born hip-hop rap music with their angry, equally profane slang lyrics, with the fierce, Black identity/pride braided corn rows hair that Madonna styled in this video as a way to honor and empathize with their defiance and struggle against prejudice, hate and marginalization. Her artistry, activism and advocacy embody the rebellious spirit and much of the ideology of the counterculture movement.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Love everything you said here, especially how she reminded everyone (who thought she would move away from activism) that she is a product of the counterculture movement... And she's not going anywhere! Very well said. ❤️
You don t have to miss "You'll see", such a sequel of Take a bow", "Love don ' t live here anymore " rearranged like a slow ballad. "Love don t live here anymore "is a cover and the original of her revisited you can find it in the "Like a virgin" album. Cheers from Italy
I have to start preparing my tissues when I see your reactions because they make me excited. Seeing Madonna appreciate makes me happy. After years of denigration and underestimation of his work
Aww - Sending big hugs to you! ❤️❤️
you just now love her like I loved her for 30 years! I love your journey with her! a lot!
Aww, thank you - You're very sweet! ❤️❤️
"ABSOLUTLY NO REGRETS".My favorite.
Smiling away to myself, watching you two laughing at M shadow boxing at the end of the video. When you see the show, you’ll see one of the dancers dressed as her from this video. ❤
Can't wait to see it!! ❤️❤️
Ahhh, I knew you'd both love it!!!! My personal anthem, 💯 This video gives me life. Next stop, Madonna's spiritual (NOT religious) journey. In between this album and Ray Of Light, she became a mother, and you can hear her growth in the music. She seems genuinely at peace.
You have the BEST taste in personal anthems!!! ❤️❤️
Can't wait to see what comes next!
Brilliant song. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing reaction again ladies!!!!Love seeing your reactions to Madonna's videography. Keep them coming please!
Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️
Hello guys
Your reactions are the best and I'm glad you get the point of this song and how madonna turns the point back onto the haters/journalists/papers/magazines ❤
Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Perfectly splendid
This is definitely a favourite song of mine
Extraordinary video and choreography, the song is very 90's R&B and it sounds amazing, one of my favourites of the Bedtime Stories album. I remember asking in 1991 to young persons about the "justify my love" video and the answer was something like that Madonna was finished for going too far and pushing boundaries too much. This song it's like an answer to all these persons that thought she had her career finished or criticized her. I see that a lot of comments tell you the same, but it's the truth, your reactions are perfect, you understand very well the messages and know how to give a good interpretation of the songs and videos. Also it's clear that are from the bottom of your heart and not made as an obligation. Comparisons aren't good, but other RUclipsr reactions seems that are made obliged. Instead of that, your reactions are a delight to watch cause are honest, and that is noticed by us, the RUclips viewers. Kisses 😍😍😍
Aww, thank you so much - You're incredibly sweet! ❤️❤️ We're always grateful that you're here with us on this journey. ❤️😘
Love the song and that video is a masterpiece
It was such an answer to all the volatility after Sex, Erotica and a toxic appearance on David Letterman. She has remarked how he always made sexual jokes about her but when she owned the conversation and turned the tables people were outraged. My favorite line at the end “would you like me better if I was ?” I love the sentiment- once you apologize to the mob they’ll move on to another criticism. As always she looks phenomenal.
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It's so nice to watch people who get her
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
So many people don’t even listen to her whispered lines. I love that you really heard what she says in them. They’re genius.
Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️
Luca Tomassini is on 00:54 of the video in the left side , he is an amazing coreographer
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This video is amazing because even if there's no sound, we can see what the video choreography, and the props (ropes, boxes) represents.
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i love your video reactions about Madonna videos. In the video the word "shit" when she sings " i'm not your bitch don t ..your shit on me" is hidden by a heavy sound effect, i think because in 80's and 90's , in the videos those type of words are seen too heavy for the audience, but in the album you can hear the sentence clear without censure. In the video appears Luca Tomassini, a famous coreograph of videos , like this, yes he is the coreographer of the video, he is italian , LIKE ME ...:-) and you can see him in the Girlie Show just as one of the dancers of the tour
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Yes! We saw Luca in the video (we should've mentioned it at the time). He's such a talented performer and choreographer. That's another thing we really love about Madonna - She always surrounds herself with the most talented people! ❤️
This was her response to the backlash she recieved for the SEX book and the Erotica era. But it's most of all a direct respobse to David Lettermann and the infamous 1994 interview where he tried to put her down and shame her and ridicule her for being sexual. As she said in that interview "you always talk about my sex life on your show, and now you don't wanna talk about my sex life when I'm on your show". Knocked it out of the park.
It was definitely about Sex/Erotica as well as Justify My Love and Blond Ambition. I never really thought it was a reaction to the Letterman appearance specifically, but I bet that was also on her mind since she was probably writing/recording this not too long after that.
Thank you for sharing that! ❤️❤️
I loved this reaction and discussion. This song and video truly were a statement, speaking directly to those who had tried to "box" her in.. as displayed in this video.. as a woman, who shouldn't talk about her fantasies, hang around past the age of 35, and have complete control over her life.. as an artist, who has free control over what she expresses through that art (challenged at every turn, which just made more people notice). She is boxed, bound, and taunted, yet she keeps defying. Once again, your discussion throughout has made me think about the lyrics (thank you so much for talking about the lyrics the way you do!). Yes, things would be very different if she were a man. And yes, many project their own issues onto what she is doing at any given moment. One thing that is very aggressive in people's criticism about her now is her age, as if it's the greatest sin of all. The funny thing is, that started when she was in her 30's. I missed you these past few days. Thanks for doing what you do! ❤❤
Aww, thank you - You're very kind! ❤️❤️
"She is boxed, bound, and taunted, yet she keeps defying." So well said! Thank you. ❤️❤️
Great reaction ladies... one of her best!
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One of her best songs and vids. The ultimate FU to the haters.
One of her finest videos ❤
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ICONIC song…. The part she says “you made a track for silly fools” was about her long time gay DJ Junior Vasquez friend who had done many dance remixes of her music… he took a voice message on his answering machine at home from Madonna and made a song out of it to play in the gay clubs called “ If Madonna Calls”… in the song the vocalist says “ if Madonna calls disconnect her”….. this would end their friendship..
What a story! Thank you for sharing that with us. ❤️
Nice reaction! Well, there's no live performance of this song but from concert tours, so perhaps you may move to her next era which is the ballads compilation album "Something to Remember". The first song we knew of it was "I want You", a collaboration with british electronic band Massive Attack. The song was a cover originally recorded by Marvin Gaye. Amazing song.
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We've loved Bedtime Stories, so we can't wait to see what comes next! ❤️
I'm watching you guys from my basement during a tornado. Thanks for giving me a lovely distraction.
Sending you all our love! Please give us an update when you can. ❤️❤️
Again a great reaction ladies. So true and well explained. I love you both❤❤❤ Again lot's off love from the Netherlands
Aww, thank you so much! Much love to you! ❤️❤️
Her artistry in the 90s was second to none.
Are you guys attending the Celebration Tour? 😍
Yes! In April. We can't wait! ❤️❤️
So awesome! I will be seeing her 4 times. Twice at the end of this month and twice in the beginning of March. I’m sure you guys will have a blast! ❤️❤️
Wow - That's amazing! Hope you have the best time at all of them!! 🎉🎉
For the live version, I think the best one is from the Madame X Tour, however it doesn't get the message across as the MDNA version. And then the Sticky and Sweet and Drowned World tours have their peak moments too 😁 Or even the Sam Smith cover is good.
I just love hearing your thoughts, you raise some point I didn't even think about :) refreshing .
Aww, you're very sweet- Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
I enjoyed yout thoughtful and entertaining reaction!
Great job you two!❤️
Thank you - You're very kind! ❤️❤️
Emily e Brenda… Amo vocês!!! Brazil here!!!
And we love you! ❤️❤️
Ladies! You're awesome!
You're very sweet - Thank you for being awesome! ❤️❤️
Love love your reaction it’s like you were reading my mind! New subscriber!
Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We're glad you're here with us. ❤️
I loooove this video for so many reasons. Lol. 😏
This song single handedly got me through high school.
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oh I heard a kitty ❣
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I appreciate you ladies so much for helping me turn a corner on this song a bit. I’ve always enjoyed it sonically and visually but felt the message was immature and juvenile. In her defense I think for people as famous as Madonna, the sheer deluge of other people’s opinions can be overwhelming sometimes and it can be exhausting trying to discern between fair criticism and pure hate. But to me, the song always felt like the opposite of “boss bitch” because she’s not showing indifference. The Sex book was mostly a gratuitous act of exhibitionism and people rightly called her out for it. There was some artistic value to it of course but was she mad at the haters or was she simply mad that her previous era wasn’t critically/commercially acclaimed? I appreciate your analysis of the song though and can see why this felt like an important statement for her at the time.
Thank you so much - That was so kind of you to say! ❤️❤️
Yaaaassss!!!!
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I ❤ u girls, you are amazing , please react the live version from the drowned world tour 2001, cheers from Spain
Aww, you're very sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️ Much love to you!
hello little curiosity about this video. Obviously there was controversy over Madonna's hairstyle because it was something used only by the black community. The little dog in the video is Madonna's dog
I have a feeling that this song and video kinda inspired Michael Jackson's Scream song. I mean the black outfits against white background and also the vibe of the song kind of reminds me of that.
Yes, that's a great answer to the bigotery, press, to all people who treated her as a whore in the Eroitca Era for having an opinion, for express herself, for having sexuality!! Till then, a pretty woman in the music industry, dominated by men, was used as a sex object, and Madonna changed the rules: she was a sex subject, as a woman she has also sexuality but she owns and decided about her sexuality!
I like how in the video she use also the bondage, boxes-cages, ropes, the tight latex clothes, etc that they critizised in the Eroitica Era, but this time to critizise those who tie you up, who put you in a box and repress you, who don't let you express yourself and live your life free...at least I interpreted so in this video...
Absolutely no regrets...therefore I like also Madonna...
"Till then, a pretty woman in the music industry, dominated by men, was used as a sex object, and Madonna changed the rules: she was a sex subject..."
What an amazing way to put it!!!! Absolutely love this! ❤️❤️
The men at the time put out videos that used women as sex objects. Think Warrent's Cherry Pie video, Sam Kinison's Wild Thing, or the myriad of rap videos. Non of them got any kind of backlash. She took control over that narrative and her own sexuality. Instead of women being a man's sex object, she was saying women can be in control of their own sexuality and shouldn't be ashamed of it and can put it out there just like the men were doing. Besides all the stuff she whispers, one of my favorite lines in this song is "I'm breaking all the rules I didn't make." That is a powerful statement. Basically, Down with the patriarchal, religious dogma that hold women back from having any control or any say in their own sexuality.
Btw, just a fun tidbit, that was her own dog 😁
Very well said!
And thank you for sharing the dog info too- So adorable!❤️❤️
I can hear 😂the cat lol 😂 XX 💋
Cat cameo!!! 🐈⬛❤️❤️
Great reaction as usual. You paused when she said “would u like me better if I was…”. Meaning, would u like me better if I were a man. Lolol. 😂
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And what a line!
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Can you please react to You can't deny it By Lisa stansfield , music video version please 😊
Can you please react to You can't deny it by Lisa stansfield, music video request plz 🙏 ❤
We'll make sure it's on the request list. ❤️❤️
It would be incredible to react to
BILLBOARD SPEECH WOMAN OF THE YEAR - MADONNA
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In a part, she says how much she was attacked cause of her EROTICA ERA, TOUR, VIDEOS...
We've actually seen this speech (not as a reaction). But maybe we can watch it again as a review/discussion. Many tissues needed... ❤️❤️
@@OurAnxiousReactions That's awesome both of you have already seen. It shows how strong Madonna is to face and surpass all obstacles.No need for a reaction, then.
Keep on from HUMAN NATURE forward. Have a nice week, girls 😘😘
Yes, it was such a powerful speech - Incredibly moving and a poignant summary of what she's endured and overcome. ❤️
Have a great week too! ❤️😘