Hanky Panky
Madonna · Dick Tracy: "I'm Breathless"
Some girls, they like candy, and others, they like to grind,
I'll settle for the back of your hand somewhere on my behind.
Treat me like I'm a bad girl, even when I'm being good to you,
I don't want you to thank me, you can just spank me. Mmm.
Some guys like to sweet talk, and others, they like to tease,
Tie my hands behind my back and, ooo, I'm in ecstasy.
Don't slobber me with kisses, I can get that from my sisters,
Before I get too cranky, you better...
Chorus:
Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky].
Don't take out your handkerchiefs,
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky.
Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky].
Don't take out your handkerchiefs,
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy.
Oooo.
Please don't call a doctor, 'cause there's nothing wrong with me,
I just like things a little rough and you better not disagree.
'Cause I don't like a big softie, [no], I like someone mean and bossy,
Let me speak to you frankly, you better...
(chorus)
Oooo, yeah.
Spoken:
What about? Yeah. That's an interesting...
Oooo.
My bottom hurts just thinking about it.
[She wants you to] Treat me like I'm a bad girl,
[She needs you to] Even when I'm being good to you.
I don't want you to thank me [Don't thank her], you better...
(chorus)
[Hanky panky] Oooh, yeah
[Good spanky] Get the picture?
[Don't wanna cry, I just wanna]
That's the way I came into this world,
The doctor said, "Lady, she's a beautiful girl."
He gave me a spanky and I started to smile,
So give it up, honey, 'cause I want it.
Yeah.
[Hanky panky, good spanky, don't wanna cry, I just wanna]
Hanky Panky
Madonna's "Hanky Panky" serves as a vibrant highlight from her 1990 soundtrack album, "I'm Breathless," which she created for the film "Dick Tracy." The track exemplifies her mastery of the pop genre, blending theatrical flair with infectious energy to match the movie's stylized aesthetic. As a key recording in her extensive discography, the song demonstrates her ability to craft memorable hooks that resonate across decades. While the album explores various musical styles, this particular track stands out for its playful rhythm and Madonna's signature vocal delivery. It remains a celebrated example of her work during a period where she frequently collaborated on film projects, expanding her artistic reach beyond traditional studio albums. The recording captures her enduring influence on pop culture and her skill in delivering polished, entertaining music.