Harley Young
Ever since Madonna introduced Sam Smith to perform their hit song 'Unholy' at the Grammy Awards this year, fans across the globe have been eagerly awaiting a collab between the two.
Now, the wait is finally over and the pair have released a single together, called 'Vulgar'. However, the track's lyrics are being described as just that.
In fact, many fans have been left shocked by sexually aggressive lyrics in the song. Though both artists are known for pushing boundaries, the musical duo have received backlash from critics.
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Part of the new song refers to Madonna's 1985 hit 'Into the Groove' with the lyric: "Let's get into the groove, you know just what to do."
However, a few lines in and the song turns more sexually explicit.
Madonna continues: "Boy, get down on your knees 'cuz I am Madonna. If you f*** with Sam tonight, you're f****** with me. So, watch what you say, or I'll split your banana. We do what we wanna, we say what we've gotta. We're sexy, we're free, and we feel vulgar."
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Fans have also ben comparing another lyric from the song to that of those in Taylor Swift's 2022 song 'Karma'.
The lyrics say: "Vulgar is beautiful, filthy, and gorgeous/ Vulgar will make you dance, don't need a chorus/ Say we're ridiculous, we'll just go harder / Mad and meticulous, Sam and Madonna."
Smith then interjects, adding: "Say our f****** names." before Madonna hits listeners with the punchy final line of: "Do you know how to spell my name? B**** Go f*** yourself. You heard me, b****! Say our f****** names!"
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Following the song's release on Friday (9 June), Smith took to social media to sing Madonna's praise, writing on Instagram: "VULGAR is a song that is very special to me.
"Me, the QUEEN, and a group of some of the most talented people I know, got in the studio the day after the Grammys and we created this piece of music.
"The creativity was pure and the energy was alive. I’m so excited to share this with you sailors!! VULGAR IS BEAUTIFUL!! Out everywhere now.
"Love you @madonna."
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Smith spoke to Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 where they expressed their joy of working with Madonna, saying: "Vulgar is one of the most exciting songs I've been a part of."