Take A Bow
Madonna · Celebration [2009]
Take a bow, the night is over
This masquerade is getting older
Lights are low, the curtain's down
There's no one here
Say your lines, but do you feel them?
Do you mean what you say
When there's no one around?
Watchin' you, watchin' me
One lonely star
[Chorus]
I've always been in love with you
I guess you've always known it's true
You took my love for granted
Why, oh why?
The show is over, say goodbye
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Make them laugh, it comes so easy
When you get to the part
Where you're breakin' my heart
Hide behind your smile
All the world loves a clown
Wish you well, I cannot stay
You deserve an award for the role that you play
No more masquerade
You're one lonely star
[Chorus x2]
All the world is a stage
And everyone has their part
But how was I to know which way the story'd go?
How was I to know you'd break
(you'd break, you'd break, you'd break)
You'd break my heart?
I've always been in love with you
Guess you've always known
You took my love for granted
Why, oh why?
The show is over, say goodbye
[Chorus]
Say goodbye
This masquerade is getting older
Lights are low, the curtain's down
There's no one here
Say your lines, but do you feel them?
Do you mean what you say
When there's no one around?
Watchin' you, watchin' me
One lonely star
[Chorus]
I've always been in love with you
I guess you've always known it's true
You took my love for granted
Why, oh why?
The show is over, say goodbye
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Make them laugh, it comes so easy
When you get to the part
Where you're breakin' my heart
Hide behind your smile
All the world loves a clown
Wish you well, I cannot stay
You deserve an award for the role that you play
No more masquerade
You're one lonely star
[Chorus x2]
All the world is a stage
And everyone has their part
But how was I to know which way the story'd go?
How was I to know you'd break
(you'd break, you'd break, you'd break)
You'd break my heart?
I've always been in love with you
Guess you've always known
You took my love for granted
Why, oh why?
The show is over, say goodbye
[Chorus]
Say goodbye
Take A Bow
Madonna's "Take A Bow" serves as a vibrant, upbeat track from her 2009 album *Celebration*, reflecting her enduring commitment to pop excellence and dance-oriented production. Released during a period where she aimed to bridge her legacy with contemporary sounds, the song exemplifies her signature style of blending catchy melodies with empowering themes. As part of her broader discography, the recording showcases her ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations, maintaining her status as a defining figure in modern music history.