Sanctuary

Embracing Darkness: Finding Life's Sanctuary in Madonna's Lyrics
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Lyrics

Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice

Embracing guidance from someone speaking with the right intentions or wisdom.

Him or her I shall follow

Willingness to follow someone who communicates positively or authentically.


Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life?

Questioning the necessity of sunlight when rain brings vitality and energy.

Who needs the sky?

Rhetorical question about the importance of the sky.

It's here in your arms I want to be buried

Expressing a desire for intimacy and attachment even after death, being in the arms of a beloved.

You are my sanctuary

Declaring the beloved as a place of safety and comfort.


Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life?

Reiteration of questioning the necessity of sunlight.

Who needs the sky, when the ground's open wide?

Challenging the significance of the sky when the ground offers openness.

It's here in your arms I want to be buried

Reiterating a desire for eternal closeness, being buried in the beloved's arms.

You are my sanctuary

Affirming the beloved as a sanctuary, a place of refuge.


Who needs a smile, when a tear's so full of love?

Questioning the necessity of a smile when tears express deep emotions.

Who needs a home, with the stars up above?

Challenging the need for a physical home when the celestial beauty exists above.

It's here in your heart I want to be carried

Desiring emotional support and to be carried within the beloved's heart.

You are my sanctuary

Reaffirming the beloved as a place of safety and protection.


Who needs the light, with the darkness in your eyes?

Questioning the necessity of external light when finding depth in the beloved's eyes.

Who needs to sleep, with the stars in the sky?

Questioning the need for sleep when the beloved's presence feels ethereal.

It's here in your soul I want to be married

Expressing a desire for a deep emotional union, wanting to be spiritually connected.

You are my sanctuary

Confirming the beloved as a sacred and cherished space.


And the earth was void and empty

Reference to a desolate and empty state, possibly symbolizing emotional void.

And darkness was upon the face of the earth

Depiction of darkness prevailing, hinting at a sense of emptiness or confusion.

Is all of this pain so necessary

Questioning the necessity of enduring pain, possibly in relation to finding solace in the beloved.

You are my sanctuary

Reaffirming the beloved as a place of safety despite suffering.


Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice

Reiteration of openness to guidance from someone speaking with wisdom.

Him or her I shall follow

Reaffirming willingness to follow those who communicate positively.

As the water follows the moon, silently

Metaphorically comparing following someone to the way water follows the moon, quietly and naturally.


Who needs the sun? (With fluid steps)

Rhetorical question emphasizing the insignificance of the sun.

Who needs the sky? (Around the globe)

Questioning the necessity of the sky, implying a global perspective.

Who needs to sleep? (I hear your voice)

Suggesting the impact of the beloved's voice negating the need for sleep.

You are (you are) my sanctuary

Affirmation of the beloved as a sanctuary, repeated for emphasis.

You are (you are, you are)

Reiterating the beloved as a place of safety and comfort.

You are (you are) my sanctuary

Reaffirmation of the beloved as a sanctuary, echoing its importance.

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