[Chorus:]
Don't go for second best baby
Put your love to the test you know, you know you've got to
Make him express how he feels and maybe
Then you'll know your love is real

You don't need diamond rings or eighteen karat gold
Fancy cars that go very fast you know they never last no, no
What you need is a big strong hand to
Life you to your higher ground
Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you till you can't come down
You'll never come down

[Chorus]

Long stem roses are the way to your heart but
He needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic
What happens when you're not in bed
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better baby on your own, baby on your own

[Chorus]

Express yourself
You've got to make him
Express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
And when you're gone he might regret it
Think about the love he once had
Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
He'll be back on his knees to express himself
You've got to make him express himself, hey hey



Lyrics submitted by spliphstar

Track duration: 03:59

"Express Yourself" as written by . Madonna, Stephen Bray

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:LOVE this song...it's about testing his love for you...if you let him go and make him miss you he shall realize (during this time without you) and may come crawling back...never take 2nd place;) ..do something drastic and he will realize something and express himself!
    Flag SeReNiTyYon November 16, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:OMG. Only 2 comments? This is such a great song.
    Flag Andrew Evenstaron September 15, 2008   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:I love this song. It's basically just about standing up for yourself in a relationship. She's begging women around the world to not go for "second-best" just because he treats them nicely in bed, but then is never there for them when they need it most. She wants women to find men that will make them feel beautiful and special and give them strength, rather than being with men that degrade and humiliate them.

    She adds that, if the men won't show how they feel, that the women should leave, and if they really do love their women, they'll be "back on their knees to express" themselves.
    Flag out of the skyon February 04, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:good song.
    Flag GoofyGooberon April 02, 2005   Link

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