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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Madonna
Madonna
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Madonna
Madonna
Songwriter
Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Madonna
Madonna
Producer
Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray
Producer
Harry McCarthy
Harry McCarthy
Drum Technician
John Good
John Good
Drum Technician
Bill Bottrell
Bill Bottrell
Mixing Engineer
Eddie Miller
Eddie Miller
Engineer
Heidi Hanschu
Heidi Hanschu
Engineer
Joe Schiff
Joe Schiff
Engineer
Michael Blum
Michael Blum
Engineer
Robert Salcedo
Robert Salcedo
Engineer
Stacy Baird
Stacy Baird
Engineer
Stephen Shelton
Stephen Shelton
Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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 know your love is real
[Verse 2]
You don't need diamond rings or eighteen-karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast, you know they never last, no, no
What you need is a big strong hand to lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on the throne
Make him love you till you can't come down
[Verse 3]
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 know your love is real
[Verse 4]
Long stem rose 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?
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
[Verse 5]
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 know your love is real
[Verse 6]
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
[Verse 7]
Satin sheets are very romantic, what happens when you're not in bed?
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
[Verse 8]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test (Best, best, best, best)
You know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And baby, then you know your love is real (Real, real, real)
Express yourself
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Hey, hey)
So if you want it right now (Now), make him show you how (How)
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
[Verse 9]
What you need is a big strong hand to lift you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on the throne
Make him love you till you can't come down
And when you're gone, he might regret it
Think about the love he once had
Got to carry on, but he just won't get it
He'll be back on his knees, so please
[Verse 10]
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 know your love is real
[Verse 11]
Express yourself
[Verse 12]
You've got to make him express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
Express yourself
[Verse 13]
Express himself, hey, hey
(So if you want it right now, better make him show you how)
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
Express yourself
[Verse 14]
Respect yourself, hey, hey
(So if you want it right now, better make him show you how)
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
Express yourself
[Verse 15]
If you want it right now, better make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
Express yourself
[Verse 16]
Express yourself
Respect yourself, hey, hey
(So if you want it right now, better make him show you how)
Express what he's got, oh, baby, ready or not
Express yourself
Written by: Madonna, Stephen Bray
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