On July 14 2003, Madonna’s Hollywood was released as the second single from the American Life album. The song was written and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï.
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Today in Madonna History: June 3, 2003
On June 3 2003, the Die Another Day movie was released on home video and DVD. The releases included Madonna’s Die Another Day music video and making-of documentary.
Today in Madonna History: June 2, 2003
On June 2 2003, Madonna began filming the Hollywood music video in Los Angeles, California. The music video was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, and portrays Madonna highlighting the highs and lows of Hollywood.
Mondino comments on the concept of the video:
“Some kind of artifice that Hollywood can provide, that is so wide and has a graphic story-line about it as well as some humour about it, and to show the beauty, the scariness, the sexiness and the loneliness that one’s success can be, ’cause everybody’s dreaming about Hollywood, no matter what. The expectation can be very dangerous, and maybe for somebody like Madonna, who might be at a point, to realize that to be on the top is maybe not that important. That’s what I feel about the video.”
Today in Madonna History: May 30, 2003
On May 30 2003, Callaway Editions announced that Madonna would make publishing history as her children’s book, The English Roses, would be released simultaneously worldwide in 30 languages in 100 countries.
The English Roses is a children’s picture book written by Madonna and illustrated by Jeffrey Fulvimari, which later became a series of children’s books by both artists. The books are about the life of five schoolgirls in London and their problems growing up.
Today in Madonna History: April 21, 2003
On April 21, 2003, Madonna’s ninth studio album, American Life was released by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records.
The album, produced in its entirety by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï, features references to many parts of American culture. The album is considered a concept album, with recurring themes of the American Dream and materialism.
Tracklisting:
American Life
Hollywood
I’m So Stupid
Love Profusion
Nobody Knows Me
Nothing Fails
Intervention
X-Static Process
Mother and Father
Die Another Day
Easy Ride
Today in Madonna History: April 16, 2003
On April 16 2003, Madonna released an edited version of the American Life video on VH-1.
The edited version (also called the “flag” version) featured Madonna singing in front of a backdrop of ever-changing flags of different countries.
Today in Madonna History: April 8, 2003
On April 8 2003, American Life was released digitally as the lead single from Madonna’s ninth studio album of the same name.
American Life was written and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and was released by Maverick Records.
Lyrics:
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?I tried to be a boy
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess
I tried to be the best
I guess I did it wrong
That’s why I wrote this songThis type of modern life
Is it for me
This type of modern life
Is it for freeSo, I went into a bar
Looking for sympathy
A little company
I tried to find a friend
It’s more easily said
It’s always been the sameThis type of modern life
Is not for me
This type of modern life
Is not for freeAmerican life (American life)
I live the american dream (American dream)
You are the best thing I’ve seen
You are not just a dream (American life)I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted moreThis type of modern life
Is it for me
This type of modern life
Is it for freeDo I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?American life (American life)
I live the american dream (American dream)
You are the best thing I’ve seen
You are not just a dream (American life)
(American life)I tried to be a boy
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess
I tried to be the best
I tried to find a friend
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
(Fuck it)Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?Aah (Fuck it)
Aah (Fuck it)
Aah (Fuck it)
Aah (Fuck it)I’m drinking a Soy latte
I get a double shote
It goes right through my body
And you know I’m satisfiedI drive my mini cooper
And I’m feeling super-dooper
Yo they tell I’m a trooper
And you know I’m satisfiedI do yoga and pilates
And the room is full of hotties
So I’m checking out the bodies
And you know I’m satisfiedI’m digging on the isotopes
This metaphysic’s shit is dope
And if all this can give me hope
You know I’m satisfiedI got a lawyer and a manager
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
And a driver and a jet
A trainer and a butler
And a bodyguard or five
A gardener and a stylist
Do you think I’m satisfiedI’d like to express my extreme point of view
I’m not a christian and I’m not a jew
I’m just living out the american dream
And I just realised that nothing
Is what it seemsDo I have to change my name? (American life)
Am I gonna be a star? (I live the American dream)
Do I have to change my name? (American life)
Am I gonna be a star? (I live the American dream)
Do I have to change my name? (American life)
(I live the American dream) (American life)
(I live the American dream) (American life)
(I live the American dream)
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