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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Madonna
Madonna
Vocals
Steve Sidelnyk
Steve Sidelnyk
Programming
Fergus Gerrand
Fergus Gerrand
Drums
The San Sebastian Strings
The San Sebastian Strings
Sampled Artist
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Madonna
Madonna
Songwriter
Anita Kerr
Anita Kerr
Songwriter
William Orbit
William Orbit
Songwriter
David Collins
David Collins
Songwriter
Rod McKuen
Rod McKuen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Madonna
Madonna
Producer
William Orbit
William Orbit
Producer
David Reitzas
David Reitzas
Engineer
Jon Englesby
Jon Englesby
Engineer
Mark Endert
Mark Endert
Engineer
Matt Silva
Matt Silva
Engineer
Pat McCarthy
Pat McCarthy
Engineer
Ted Jensen
Ted Jensen
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I traded fame for love
Without a second thought
It all became a silly game
Some things cannot be bought
I got exactly what I asked for
Wanted it so badly
Running, rushing back for more
I suffered fools so gladly
And now I find
I've changed my mind
[Chorus]
The face of you
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
Should I wait for you?
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
[Verse 2]
Traveled 'round the world
Looking for a home
I found myself in crowded rooms
Feeling so alone
I had so many lovers
Who settled for the thrill
Of basking in my spotlight
I never felt so happy
[Chorus]
The face of you
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
Should I wait for you?
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
[Bridge]
Famous faces, far off places
Trinkets I can buy
No handsome stranger, heady danger
Drug that I can try
No ferris wheel, no heart to steal
No laughter in the dark
No one-night stand, no far off land
No fire that I can spark
[Chorus]
The face of you
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
Should I wait for you?
My substitute for love
My substitute for love
[Outro]
Now I find I've changed my mind
This is my religion
Written by: Anita Kerr, David Collins, Madonna, Rod McKuen, William Orbit

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