White Heat
Madonna · Original Album Series [1999]
A copper.
How do ya like that boys, a copper.
And we went for it, I went for it
Treated him like a kid brother
And I was gonna split fifty-fifty with a copper.
They were there waitin' to pin a medal on him
"Come on get up, get your hands up!"
Yeah, that's it, a nice gold medal for the copper
Only maybe he's gonna get it sooner than he thinks!
Chorus:
Get up, stand tall
Put your back up against the wall
'Cause my love is dangerous
This is a bust
(repeat)
You think you can have my love for free
Well I've got news for you, that's not the way it's gonna be
So don't come hangin' round my door
If you're not ready to give, you're not gonna get much more
Bridge:
I don't want to live out your fantasy
Love's not that easy
This time you're gonna, gonna have to play my way
Come on make my day
(chorus)
Can you feel the rhythm of my mind
Boy, I've got so much to give, but I don't want to waste my time
I can't let my heart put on a show
'Til you surrender baby, you've got to let it go
(bridge)
(chorus)
Drop your weapons, you'd better come clean
I've got you covered, I'll catch you when you fall to me
I'm not gonna hurt you, 'cause I'm not that kind
We're not goin' nowhere 'till you have a change of mind
(Spoken:)
"You haven't got a chance, come out with your hands up"
'Come out with your hands up', the man says
How do ya like that, ma? Heh!
Here's my answer, you dirty ...
(bridge)
(chorus)
[Get up, stand tall]
Come on baby make my day
['Cause my love is dangerous]
Gonna have to play my way
[Get up, stand tall]
Put your back up against the wall
['Cause my love is dangerous]
This is a bust
Get up, get up, get up, get up
['Cause my love is dangerous]
This is a bust
I'm so good for you, baby here I come
I'm gonna get to you before the day is done
['Cause my love is dangerous]
This is a bust
[Get up, stand tall]
Come on baby make my day
['Cause my love is dangerous]
Gonna have to play my way
White Heat
White Heat stands as a defining track from Madonna's early career, showcasing the bold pop sensibilities that established her as a cultural icon. Released during the height of her initial fame, the song captures the energetic and theatrical production style characteristic of her debut era. The recording features driving rhythms and a distinctive vocal delivery that emphasizes her commanding stage presence. As part of her extensive discography, White Heat reflects the artist's ability to blend dance-floor appeal with sharp, memorable melodies. The track remains a significant song in her catalogue, illustrating the creative foundations that would support decades of evolution in her musical output. Its enduring presence in her body of work highlights the lasting impact of her early recordings on the broader landscape of pop music.