Madonna - 06. Cherish

Cherish
Madonna
Like A Prayer [1989]

Lyrics:
So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
Before I start this dance
I take a chance in telling you
I want more than just romance
You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see
Cupid please take your aim at me

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with burning love
That's the way it's got to be
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

Give me faith give me joy, my boy
I will always cherish you

Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard

[Haroldscross]

If ever you feel a little down, or alone, just play this, you will be very surprised how much this cheers you up, works every time for me. lovely song.

[RobertaMarciel]

I'm not a Madonna's fan, but this music... damn! So beautiful, so joyful! I love this track!🥰🥰🥰

[knf]

I always like the added "whoooo youuuu" at 2:55, so magical, only in the extended version

[remyparaskovia]

One of her most BEAUTIFUL songs ever, If you don't get at least a little happy after listen to it then you have no soul.

[toastedhippo]

Still a classic and probably always will be.

[richardranke]

This song always put me in a cheerful, loving mood.

[michaelfolino]

I remember buying this 45 when I was 10 from Music City in 1989 :). God how I miss the old days!

[peachie]

"Give me faith give me joy, my boy I will always cherish you. You're givin' it,   you're givin' it to me boy keep givin' me all your joy." I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I keep singin' it!

[PeterSellers]

Dare I say it, her most tuneful song and her best. Perfect pop

[coramdeo]

Reminds me of being 5 years old on holiday at the beach with my family. That was around the time this song came out, I remember it was summer time. My mother since passed away in 2014.

[thunor]

This song is infectious. I'm in love with the synth bass.

[gilhams]

"Cupid, please take your aim at me...."
My favourite Madonna track - pure, unadulterated feel good 80s pop!

[Kari-G]

This song is absolutely brilliant. You can listen over and over again without tiring due to the numerous variations and rounds that keep your ears traveling a full-up journey. An absolute Madonna fave😍

[dukebox]

Brilliantly written. Underrated, I feel... Absolutely

[remyparaskovia]

Old School Madonna Is The best Madonna.

[ianthehimbo]

i love how like a prayer is all about love, sweet romantic new love in cherish, about loving yourself in express yourself, and about love gone bad in till death do us part its just such an amazing album

[jusjellus]

Great video directed by Herb Ritts at his finest. Also, Madonna said "I wrote that song when I was in an extremely upbeat, happy state of mind that I knew couldn't last."

[andreluizcaetano]

Alguém do Brasil, ouvindo a música ✌🏽 da Madonna ❤️

[malibupromqueen]

So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
Before I start this dance
I take a chance in telling you
I want more than just romance
You are my destiny
I can't let go, baby, can't you see?
Cupid, please take your aim at me

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side
Oh baby, I cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life
I'm always singing it, cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good
And baby, I perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need
For two hearts that bleed
With burning love
That's the way it's got to be
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side
Oh baby, I cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life
I'm always singing it, cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good
And baby, I perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would
Can't get away, I won't let you

(Who)
(You)
I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Cherish the thought
Of always having you here by my side
Oh baby, I cherish the joy
You keep bringing it into my life
I'm always singing it, cherish your strength
You got the power to make me feel good
And baby, I perish the thought
Of ever leaving, I never would

Cherish
Give me faith
Give me joy, my boy
I will always cherish you
Cherish your strength (you're giving it)
(You're giving it to me, boy) I could never forget to
(Keep giving me all your joy) Cherish the thought
(Give me fame, give me joy, my boy, I will always cherish you)
(Cherish the joy)

[drummingdanny]

September of '89 was the first time I saw the video for this song.