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You take my love 00:28

You want my soul 00:37

I would be crazy to share your life 00:46

Why can't you see what I am? 00:51

Sharpen your senses and turn the knife 00:55

Hurt me and you'll understand 01:00

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 01:04

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love) 01:10

Promise me delight (You need love) 01:17

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 01:22

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love) 01:29

Promise me delight (You need love) 01:36

01:41

Why must I lie? 01:51

01:57

Find alibis? 02:00

02:05

When will you wake up and realize? 02:09

I can't surrender to you? 02:14

Play for affection and win the prize? 02:18

I know those party games too 02:23

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 02:27

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love) 02:33

Promise me delight (You need love) 02:40

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 02:45

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love) 02:52

Promise me delight (You need love) 02:58

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh 03:04

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh 03:09

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I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 03:22

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love) 03:29

Promise me delight (You need love) 03:35

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night) 03:41

Maria Magdalena 03:47

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Maria Magdalena – English Lyrics

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Sandra

Album

1985

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Language

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of 80s synth-pop with Sandra's "Maria Magdalena," a song that empowers listeners to embrace their individuality. By exploring the lyrics and cultural context, language learners can gain insights into themes of self-affirmation, the evolution of gender roles, and the power of personal redemption, all while enjoying a catchy and iconic tune .

[English]

You take my love
You want my soul
I would be crazy to share your life
Why can't you see what I am?
Sharpen your senses and turn the knife
Hurt me and you'll understand
I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)
Promise me delight (You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)
Promise me delight (You need love)

Why must I lie?

Find alibis?

When will you wake up and realize?
I can't surrender to you?
Play for affection and win the prize?
I know those party games too
I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)
Promise me delight (You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)
Promise me delight (You need love)
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)
Promise me delight (You need love)
I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena

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Meanings

love

/lʌv/

A2

noun
- a strong feeling of deep affection

verb
- to feel deep affection for someone

soul

/soʊl/

A2

noun
- the spiritual part of a person

crazy

/ˈkreɪ.zi/

B1

adjective
- mentally deranged or very excited

share

/ʃɛər/

A2

verb
- to have a common purpose or to use things together

night

/naɪt/

A1

noun
- the period of darkness in each 24-hour cycle

victim

/ˈvɪk.tɪm/

B2

noun
- a person harmed by someone or something else

fight

/faɪt/

B1

noun
- a violent struggle or disagreement

verb
- to struggle or to compete against someone

delight

/dɪˈlaɪt/

B2

noun
- great pleasure or joy

verb
- to please greatly

creature

/ˈkriː.tʃər/

B2

noun
- a living being, especially an animal

fight

/faɪt/

B1

noun
- a violent struggle or disagreement

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