"Erotica" is a song by American singer and songwriter Madonna. It is the titular track from her fifth studio album Erotica (1992), and was released as the album's lead single on October 13, 1992 by Maverick Records. It was later included on her greatest hits albums GHV2 (2001) and Celebration (2009). The song was written by Madonna, Shep Pettibone and Anthony Shimkin, while production was handled by the singer and Pettibone. Musically, "Erotica" contains spoken word vocals, and is an ode to S&M, with Madonna using a pseudonym called "Dita". She invites her lover to be passive while making love to her and leads him to explore boundaries between pain and pleasure.
After its release, "Erotica" received positive reviews from music critics; some considered it a high point of innovation in Madonna's career, while others found it scary. The song debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the highest debuts on the chart history at the time, eventually peaking at number three. Additionally, it became a success on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, reaching the top position. "Erotica" also found commercial success internationally, peaking in the top ten in several countries including Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Now that you say our romance is through
I want you to know that I'll never get over you.
And I can't believe you're out looking
for somebody new so soon
not after all that we had
breaking my heart and it's so sad.
I'll never get over you
'cause
You thrill me
every night
every day you thrill me
baby don't take it away
you thrill me
Lord
I need you to stay
'cause you thrill me
you thrill me.
Now that you've gone I'll try to pretend
but baby
I ain't much good
at playing a game I can't win.
And if we could have it all over again
baby I'd be so good to you
all the things that I would do
I'll never get over you
'cause
You thrill me
baby
I'd be so good to you
all the things that I would do
I'll never get over you
'cause