Almost nobody was ready for this 20 years ago and sadly a lot of people still aren’t ready. Pure visionary bliss, thank you Madonna!!!

@geraldoferreira1945

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona

Жыл бұрын

Visionary? How so?

@viome8797

Жыл бұрын

@@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona -yeah , just like watching whats on news ;)))

@r.e.m.beauty488

Жыл бұрын

It was anti war and banned

@cesci6389

Жыл бұрын

She is THE QUEEN.

The bravest music video ever done! The amount of respect I have for Madonna for speaking up when no one dared is indescribable! There is a reason why she’s the queen

@chocolatnoir1108

Жыл бұрын

yep! just like God Control👍🏾

@slicunit

Жыл бұрын

@@chocolatnoir1108 - Could easily substitute "GUN" for God, because it seems those with the guns have the control.

@KP33695

Жыл бұрын

Bravo 👏👏👏

@Red_Rebel

Жыл бұрын

Ahead of the game as always!

@misskaufman6214

Жыл бұрын

She is the Revolution!!

20 years later, and it STILL feels like a social commentary on America. so timeless.

@Cour807

6 ай бұрын

True

@Ahmedali323

5 ай бұрын

except she's a complete and utter sellout.

@kool2btrue

4 ай бұрын

Um, it doesn't "feel", it very literally is commentary on America.

@farizadahes4710

Ай бұрын

and so powerful !

@user-wh3vq1qi7x

Ай бұрын

I just re watched it and my first thought was palestine :(

It fits the world now more than ever.

@gaagoimusic

2 ай бұрын

Yes, sadly. And the further we go, the more terrifying her message feels

@user-wh3vq1qi7x

Ай бұрын

The last half of the video makes me think of palestine

One of the prime examples of why Madonna is the most daring popstar of all time, she wasn't afraid to release such risky artistic statements even at the peaks of her career.

@AndreLuiBernardo

Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day I’ll have half of her confidence 😂

@AlexAxford7

Жыл бұрын

​@@nos-porai it got pulled from circulation when the war in Iraq started.

@c0cac0ma

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAxford7 nope, she decided to play safe before the release of the American life LP, there was another much safer version on tv actually

@AlexAxford7

Жыл бұрын

@@c0cac0ma there were several versions of the video that got made. Sadly the only one that remained available to broadcasters all these years was the green-screened flag version.

@nicolemonrue

Жыл бұрын

She wasn't the only one

Imagina ter um clipe realista e pertinente banido há 20 anos atrás e hoje quando for relançado, continuar realista e pertinente? MADONNA, VOCÊ É E SEMPRE SERÁ A RAINHA DESSE POP TODO!

@joasdavi693

Жыл бұрын

Né isso rses reconheço a importância e talento de artistas como Beyoncé,ela realmente é espetacular,mas falta esse "q" a mais que a Madonna Tem,essa coragem,ousadia e coerência q ela sempre entregou,o pop não é apenas sobre figurinos ,lacração e cabelos ao vento(amoooo tudo isso também),é q Madonna me acostumou com algo a mais rsrs

@mauricio.nascimento

Жыл бұрын

Mas o finalzinho original ela ainda não pôs nesse

@MarceloZ3

Жыл бұрын

@@mauricio.nascimento o que faltou?

@viniciusvinicius9716

Жыл бұрын

@@joasdavi693 não, não falta um "q" na Beyoncé e ela tem ousadia, coragem e coerência. Falou besteira

@diegocandidodasilva1363

Жыл бұрын

@@MarceloZ3 Faltou o sósia do George W Bush pegando a granada no final do vídeo e acendendo pro sósia Sadam Hussein.

The ending has always been my favourite part. It's all fun and games once you do it to others, but when it reaches your home you no longer like it. And the fact she pulled this off only two years after 9/11, the epitome of this notion? Genius.

@SmartRobot-wc2fb

6 ай бұрын

@vicentereacts1304: I think that 9/11 had a major role in her pulling off this video version in 2003. People here are commenting on how she somehow was guttless in doing so, but what I noticed throughout Madonna's career is that over the years she replaced rebellion with wisdom. And that is a testimony of consciousness...

@felestin_azerbaycan

6 ай бұрын

11 sentyabır faciəsini Corc Burch Musəlmanları qırmaq bəhanəsi üçün özü törətmişdir

Banned 20 years ago, I think it was one of the best things that happened here to Madonnas original video: if they are afraid of you, they try to silence you. M must have done something right - not to mention the pure artistry that's behind all that runway-presentation, but the whole idea, the whole story, the message... and still, 20 years later, M still doesn't hold back. What a brave woman! And then, just out of protest, coming up with the most boring video of all time in front of flags... She's a genious!

@saundrac9

Ай бұрын

The only people they are trying to silence today are Republicans, but we won’t be silenced and yes, I like Madonna, I just saw her in concert.

That's a really great music video and reminder of how terrible war is. Huge respect to Madonna to speak her mouth as loud as possible and using her fame and global audience to be heard. "American Life" turned 20 a couple of days ago and I think that's a really underrated album. The most political of her but she wanted to talk about this and she did it. Thanks for director's cut M!

@alanbiernacki639

Жыл бұрын

It was her artistic, deep personal artistic reviling of her true self. It didn´t sold well, people did not want to think, just entertainment.

@invincible7284

Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video, song, choreography, concept, style.👏👏👏👏 Everything!💯 This is def among my top faves! ❤❤❤❤

@damablackout516

Жыл бұрын

okay

@katkrol2706

Жыл бұрын

Listened to it on a loop for a whole year in 2021 and I completely agree- most underrated but has the most gems on it - and in later albums she’s referenced several parts in it. I think it meant a lot to her at the time but people missed the point

@desiertoscacti5388

Жыл бұрын

Respect to Madonna, she is a true kickass persona!

This is what real art is about! To comfort those who are disturbed and disturbe those who are comfortable. Bravo, Queen

@chingiztulegenov

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sentence!

@escapingboredom6958

Жыл бұрын

THIS

@jakub8860

Жыл бұрын

»In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.« (Gospel of John - Chapter 1...)

@pedromurilo1050

Жыл бұрын

@@chingiztulegenov Thank you soo much😊

@starcapture3040

Жыл бұрын

are comfortable for who?

The last seconds of the video made me cry! Thanks, Madonna for standing against the terrible war crimes that happened to innocent people! I didn't believe it when I heard that an American star stood against what happened to Iraq, until I saw your video! An exact illustration of the tragedy! Kids suffered, families and houses burned to the ground and all the Others kept watching, clapping and laughing in a very disgusting way. You owe me all the respect and appreciation! Thank you Madonna!

@tamarigulordava7298

5 ай бұрын

Your comment is all about Truth

@sbenkimmie9579

4 ай бұрын

not enough, develop that which everyone also saw, with your soul, to tell me the truth.

@kool2btrue

4 ай бұрын

To be clear, this was before the Iraq war. She was against it before it began, and for that she was banned from radio for a few years.

Groundbreaking, timeless, American Life is definitely one of Madonna's best and most underrated albums!

it's crazy how madonna will never go out of fashion

@JukeboxBalowski

Жыл бұрын

She already has.

@paradisenotforme

Жыл бұрын

@@JukeboxBalowski bold statement for somebody so early to this video

@SoyHabsburgo

Жыл бұрын

@@JukeboxBalowski Delusion darling, she’s selling out her tour for 2023 and still adding more dates. Keep still trying to boicot her career, she’s already a legend, one of the few we still got with us. RESPECT

@RDrRD1989

Жыл бұрын

​@@SoyHabsburgo Madonna FOREVER❤

@misskaufman6214

Жыл бұрын

Because Madonna is the best artist of all time 💪

Hi, I'm from Iraq, I'm 24 years old, and I really want to thank you, Madonna

@dangerpablo1

3 ай бұрын

God Bless Iraq

@nurdan2785

2 ай бұрын

Neden tşk

@salah9618

2 ай бұрын

For what !!!!! Stupid

@hsnhsn8288

2 ай бұрын

على شنو. تشكرها. على الي صار بالعراق

@nurdan2785

2 ай бұрын

@@hsnhsn8288 ne yaşandı

the world needs you madge

@crtpitt3722

10 ай бұрын

❤ YES ❤

THIS IS BOLD. Now i understand why this video was blocked by US goverment

Now a whole new generation is going to appreciate her and discover why Madonna still relevant. This is just the tip of the iceberg: she knows how to use a video in her favor, maximizing her artistic point of view. Bravo!

@livmarlin4259

Жыл бұрын

Really?

@Bret121

Жыл бұрын

@@livmarlin4259 99 to 2 there's your answer 👍🏻

@EntrancedG

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the end for Madonna's artistic genius. If anything, this magnificent video will show the younger generation just how pathetic and uninspired Madonna has become.

@SoyHabsburgo

Жыл бұрын

@@EntrancedG Delusional comment.

@LawnBunny777

Жыл бұрын

disgusting

Finally the original music video is released on her official channel. The "American Life" album is so underrated and one of her best albums in my opinion. To see the official video in this quality and on her official channel is really a tressure. ❤❤❤

@dennismckenzie8873

Жыл бұрын

American iLife is one of my favorites of hers. Definitely underrated!

@poshbo

Жыл бұрын

I thought in the original version George W Bush catches the grenade which turns out to be a lighter?

@KilUWhy

Жыл бұрын

@@poshbo yes that's the original one , that's why this version is "director's cut"

@apollokain2542

Жыл бұрын

No that one with GWB catching the grenade is the clean version to this one. The one that was released originally was the super clean version

@poshbo

Жыл бұрын

@@KilUWhy look at how the first comment (which I'm responding to) says "finally the original music video" then tell me why I'm questioning whether this is the "original" video

it's sad this doesn't have more views. It's old but couldn't be any more relevant today still.

This video is not only iconic but also a powerful and still relevant message to this day. I'm glad it finally got an official release after all these years!

@pubglogos3382

Жыл бұрын

You got the massage , but when they lost everything . And all arabian wolrd effected . Try our pain now . The war out ur door

I've waited 20 years to see this video as intended. 20 years have passed, and it's still as brilliant, and incendiary as it ever was. While everyone else zigs, Madonna zags. Two steps ahead then, and now. American Life is an incredible artistic statement. I hope everyone sees it, and finally gives her all the flowers.

@r.e.m.beauty488

Жыл бұрын

Is this the one that was banned

@CalebCalixFernandez

Жыл бұрын

@@r.e.m.beauty488 not banned per se. Madonna herself requested this version of the video to be pulled in favor of the other well-known version with the flags backdrop.

@r.e.m.beauty488

Жыл бұрын

@@CalebCalixFernandez there was backlash though. She never recovered American radio after this really worth it though

@CalebCalixFernandez

Жыл бұрын

I never mentioned anything about backlash, although that is true. All I said is that it was her decision to not air the fashion show version of the video.

@freddylimpster7137

Жыл бұрын

The original version of the video has been up on YT for years now. This is just a re-upload

The video basically describes society today but instead of a fashion show it's social media

I am Iraqi and this is what happened in my country. Thank you, Queen Madonna ❤

@SmartRobot-wc2fb

6 ай бұрын

@alaaalazzawi1274: War doesn't takes us humans anywhere! 😢

@dangerpablo1

3 ай бұрын

God bless you and your country 😢

@juliogonzalez3091

7 күн бұрын

Ahora está sucediendo con los palestinos

Madonna is a timeless, classic! Queen of popular music for all time! There’s no denying her success, her professionalism, her performance, her iconic history there’s no one that will ever come close to her. There’s no one that can outdo her!

@ginasousabranco5637

Жыл бұрын

In 2003 almost 80% of US radios were direct and indirectly from Clear Channel that was linked to Republican Party. They didn't liked Madonna criticizing George W. Bush and Iraq War.

@glampingo

11 ай бұрын

@@ginasousabranco5637 They still don't like it.

This is a masterpiece in it's truly form, Madonna has pushed so many boundaries over the years, and American Life, both music video and the album , was no exception. Just the fact of she's addressing the hypocrisy of the American society and releasing such a controversial statement in a form of a music video, no matter the cost, makes her an unique and true artist. Not so many artists takes this risks right and no matter all the bad consequences involved. Just Madonna, the one and only Queen of Pop

The imagery of this video is STILL so powerful after all this time. As much as I enjoy it it's hard to watch without tearing up. While also pointing out the irony of herself she is Strong enough to admit the life of privilege she lives isn't the only thing she cares about

Always Madonna 30 years ahead from the rest of the world. The one and only queen of the music. Peace in the 🌍❤

As a younger fan of Madonna I've watched this video only unofficial ways and this is my favorite from her entire videography. Not only the message still important and everything presented here VERY and sadly present in our daily routine, the video itself it is so well done. I even cried that now I can finally appreciate this the way it deserves! And let's not forget that there is another version with a double of George Bush in the end that catch the granade! What a MASTERPIECE! This is why Madonna was, is and will forever be the QUEEN OF THE POP. No one can touch her. Respect her. Defend her. Appreciate her. She and others from her time are responsible for us being closer to freedom these days. Don't be a fuckin ageist when you can just be grateful.

@alberto_bifulco

Жыл бұрын

THIS>>>>>

@CreusasDragRace

Жыл бұрын

@Renan Duarte i was not aware of this, thank u!

@adam-michaeljames8328

Жыл бұрын

@@renanduarte5455 So was I. LOL Actually disappointed it wasn't the Bush ending!

@escapingboredom6958

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@micksplace

Жыл бұрын

@Renan Duarte The "clean" version of this had Bush use the grenade as a lighter. RIT had Bush and Saddam cuddling.

One of her best videos, definitely. Brilliant message of the song, great choreo and fashion. Madonna, Mirwais and Åkerlund came out with a masterpiece.

MADONNA IS THE MOST SMART WOMAN EVER

Cannot avoid the tears in my eyes, and the rage in my heart. Powerfull ironie in the lyrics, powerfull message, powerfull queen Madonna!🥲

This song really holds up 20 years later. Still my favourite album of hers, underrated but slowly gaining appreciation. The video is a feast for the eyes. Always pushing boundaries and challenging us all to question, think & discuss. A true artist, yet they still say she doesn't write her own music, is finished or too old, has nothing to offer. She will be lauded, sadly it won't be until she is no longer here. The single most important artist of the last 40 years.

@r.e.m.beauty488

Жыл бұрын

Is this the one that was banned

@bestblue7024

Жыл бұрын

@@r.e.m.beauty488 yes it is!

@No-Nonsense-gh8ep

Ай бұрын

Not more important than bob Marley or Micheal Jackson.

Nobody does it like Madonna. She's an Icon, a Legend.

@ArthurDlsn

2 ай бұрын

And she still is the moment!

Very artistic social criticism of war. Kudos!

I’m usually NOT a Madonna fan but this ROCKS

@jack5404

4 ай бұрын

no one is saying this anymore. so brave and yet so true 😳

@lilg8017

4 ай бұрын

I like whatever she does. Although I prefer the old stuff

I'm the first runway model at 0:24 Was an amazing experience but whenever anyone asked to see the Madonna video I was featured in I had to say it was shelved. 20 years later and it finally is seeing the light!

@RDrRD1989

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, for sure

@zinlucascamargo

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear it from you! You were awesome just like all the others in it for sure, thank you for being part of this masterpiece and doing your part so well! You all make me cry all the way.

@samuelguler

Жыл бұрын

@@zinlucascamargo thank you 😘

@samuelguler

Жыл бұрын

@@zinlucascamargo kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGuty9mec7jcirg.html

@margate5972

Жыл бұрын

You killed it!

I repeat. That Madonna made this brutally honest video 20 years ago shows just how visionary and courageous this woman is. We are talking about an artist and not just a commercial product designed to enlarge numbers and please everyone, omitting any socially relevant messages that may be controversial. I thank Madonna for releasing this video because its message is still relevant to this day (unfortunately) and for this reason it could not continue to be censored.

@nicolletelangdon2694

Жыл бұрын

I have to strongly and respectfully disagree with you. During this time, The Dixie Chicks were getting boycotted due to a comment they made about then President Bush, who was pushing for the war in Iraq. Madonna feared getting Dixie Chicke'd and she chose to censor herself. Madonna was afraid to go agains the Military Industrial Complex. To her credit though, she did support Wesley Clark during the primaries in 03 and 04. Unfortunately, another puppet, John Kerry won the nomination. I do agree with what you said as far as Madonna being an actual artist, not just someone who can sing.

@unison8512

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@therandomname69420

10 ай бұрын

​@@nicolletelangdon2694I get what you're saying and I think it was a good move for Madonna to censor herself, but I feel like some people in 2003 should've been reminded of what they were supporting and the atrocities of war + imagine what a badass move it would've been

@glampingo

9 ай бұрын

Madonna understand that this military misandry complex got in the head of a lot of people and she doesn't try to risk her life to express obvious narratives. @@therandomname69420

@Irritandarts

8 ай бұрын

@@nicolletelangdon2694 Yes absolutely ! She also hardly critisize the corrupt Democrat leadership - she's actually in bed with them.

the message behind this video is admirable .

Omg My Heart is broken for those people at the end of the video. Are Real pictures from Iraq 😢 . Madonna you are the Best

As an Iraqi I have so much respect for this work , it brings lots of painful memories as I grow older but never forget !

@dangerpablo1

3 ай бұрын

God bless you and all your people 😢

@templesol

Ай бұрын

Your country literally waged war on iran and kuwait and U.S multiple times

Madonna is the most popular artist of all time. Her recordings, attitude, clothing’n’ lifestyle has had a social social cultural impact on the World. She’s the QUEEN of pop music. American Life is timeless misunderstood masterpiece. 👑❤️

One of my fav music videos.

As iraqi thank you madonna ❤❤

@WasWasLo

11 ай бұрын

❤

@crtpitt3722

11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

It's amazing to see how many things Madonna created in times when it was possible to censor art, and here this work is coming online after 20 years in its entirety, Madonna at the height of her glory, creative, sharp, unapologetic and still staying true to her art

Is this the best music video of all time? It is so important. The way the message is told is extremely clever and intentional. It highlights the worst in us. Everyone should watch it. This song is exceptional.

Open your eyes to the last scenes. Watch all of it. Respect what this woman is trying to drill into our heads. War is terrible. Not only soldiers are affected. There are always wars happening. Ain’t that some shit? Always, people are fighting and kids are dying. Famine during war is real, and these kids are starving because they have no resources. Fuck wars. Nothing good comes from them. Madonna is brave enough to release this, and it’s always applicable. THAT is why she is the Queen. A lot of her music is timeless, and all her music is enjoyable if you like pop. I was a punk/hard rock/metal fan since age 11, but I never stopped listening to Madonna. She has songs to evoke every fckn emotion. I love her, and I love you. I care about your life, so please, for me and everyone who loves you, care about yourself too. Go get some thing for yourself whether you’re spending money or not that makes you happy within seven days of reading this comment. You are loved. ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗 🫡🫡🫡

@ZennaD

5 ай бұрын

Get ready because democrats want to send us to the Ukraine

Madonna is an actual icon, its in her name and in her blood.

Tuvieron que pasar 20 años para que oficialmente salga este video, sin censuras y mostrando la cruda realidad de lo que era USA en ese momento. En fin QUEEN MADONNA.

@Mr.vintage1962

Жыл бұрын

El mundo

@Ceeeeeesar6

Жыл бұрын

Es idea mia o este vídeo tiene 3 finales distintos ?

@ALENISRAEL

Жыл бұрын

@@Ceeeeeesar6 TIENE 3 VIDEO DIFERENTES, ESTE ES EL MAS CONTROVERSIAL, DESPUES ESTA EL OFICIAL QUE ES SOLO CON EL FONDO DE BANDERAS, Y ESTA EL OTRO DONDE AL FINAL BUSH (ACTOR) AGARRA LA GRANDA QUE AVIENTA MADONNA Y LA TOMA COMO ENCENDEDOR.

@SoyHabsburgo

Жыл бұрын

@@ALENISRAEL No fue más controversial el de Bush? Porque en definitiva quedó como versión alternativa para no generar aún más controversia de la que ya había generado con la publicación de la canción solamente que era muy crítica a la guerra y el gobierno de Bush. Igual de poco le sirvió la versión definitiva que eligió porque tuvo que acabar exiliada en Inglaterra después de lanzar este video por miedo a su vida…

@reylagarto83

Жыл бұрын

​@@SoyHabsburgo eso de que se exilio a uk por miedo a su vida de dónde lo sacaste? Porque tampoco es que se escapó a cuba, se fue a Inglaterra, que se yo

American Life became a timeless album: a masterpiece in Madonna's career❤

@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536

Жыл бұрын

❤

@jamesdawriter

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. It has aged well

@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesdawriter She is a mummy now.

@martinrangelg.6688

Жыл бұрын

One of her best, indeed ❤️

@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536

Жыл бұрын

@@martinrangelg.6688 ❤

The real video!!! I remember they got mad at this and they had to cut it to just her face singing to the camera.

deserves way more than just 1 million views. Everyone should see this.

Madonna has always been 10 billion light years ahead of her time. This video is timeless.

@RespectAllGirlz

10 ай бұрын

you're exaggerating a lil bit lol

@NO-rf1yb

9 ай бұрын

@@RespectAllGirlz yessss hehehehe she had to make a new video cause this one was a little bit UN - american

@JosePinheirosilva-wo1nm

8 ай бұрын

​@@RespectAllGirlz1:00

@ITHINKDAFUCKNOTYOUTRICKASSBITC

3 ай бұрын

@@RespectAllGirlz timelesss PERIODT. SIT DOWN

Que video tan icónico. Ella es una artista de verdad. El verdadero video musical ahora ya está disfonible y en alta calidad. Sinceramente es uno de los mejores que ha hecho y de los más arriezgados de su carrera. Realmente American Life es un álbum con propósito y con un mensaje que en su momento no fue comprendido por muchos. Ahora, las nuevas generaciones deberían ver esto y apreciarlo de la forma en que se merecía en su momento. Viva la Reina del Pop.

Damn she says a bad word. It's a mood and after 20+ years I still got the breakdown/ rap lyrics down. Hell yeah

I knew this song meant more, but as a young kid I never understood too much, now I see this real version I feel so sad knowing she was silenced when she wanted to clearly stop it all. Madonna, you’re a queen and you always will be 💕 thank you for speaking up 🙏🏼

This video is a timeless masterpiece. Madonna is the only queen of pop precisely because of works like American Life video and album, she is a true artist and the only one who has had the courage to express herself on controversial social and political issues at times when it is risky to do so. Madonna is the only queen of pop and no one else can compare to her. Long live the queen M.👑

This a reminder for those youngsters who dismiss Madonna . She did groundbreaking moves like this before you were even conceived

@mirsayuzuki3167

9 ай бұрын

They discard her because they don't know who Madonna really is, they don't know and don't know the scope and everything she has done, she has fought for many things and not just to attract attention like the other, This woman did have her pants on well.

@tomford-kx5oq

2 ай бұрын

She is my favorite and i feel relax when ever i listen to her songs

Still relevant and true to this day.

how accurate is this right now?

I remember when this video came out, and it was... BRUTAL and now the message still as relevant as always. It's censorship was extremely ridiculous and unfair and now Madonna still as iconic as she will always be.

Cuando dicen que tal artista es "la nueva reina del pop", recuerdo que existen trabajos así por parte de Madonna y da risa que los medios las llamen así... NINGUNA se ha atrevido a ser lo que hace esta diosa ❤ larga vida a la única reina del pop ❤

@LidiaPeralta-iw6ge

Жыл бұрын

Exactamente... Madonna ha arriesgado su vida (porque ha vivido de amenazas en esa epoca) y ha arriesgado por completo su carrera. Ninguna otra puede ser comparada JAMÁS con Madonna.. todas pasan a ser "una mas del montón"

@eddyalvarez8351

Жыл бұрын

Larga Vida A La Reina 🫅

@AngelDiabolico

Жыл бұрын

La cantante Francesa Mylene Farmer ya había hecho un video así "Desenchantee" tambien creó varias canciones de protesta como "Fuck Them All" , "Rêver" y "Je Te Rends Ton Amor".

@javimartinez9047

Жыл бұрын

​@@AngelDiabolico fan de Mylène aquí también 🙌 y toda la razón pero Madonna siempre ha llegado a más gente entonces su exposición es muchísimo mayor.

@AngelDiabolico

Жыл бұрын

@@javimartinez9047 si, es mas internacional. Pero de ahi a decir que nadie se ha atrevido, es inculto.

Real Art!!!!! Real life!

1 million views strong and the messages today are still relevant! The Queen of Pop is unstoppable! She still can't be stopped!

@AEIOUY234689

9 ай бұрын

You can't say it if you haven't watched this video in 2003. What does "still relevant" mean? We weren't allowed to see this message for 20 years!

@Anthony-sp7fp

8 ай бұрын

@@AEIOUY234689 Actually to be honest with you, Madonna was way ahead of her time when it comes to truthful messages she conveyed. From Erotica, The Sex Book, Like A Prayer, What It Feels Like For A Girl, American Life, and other music videos, her artistry are complex layered and always start a conversation about the society we live in. The most fascinating part about Madonna is the public tried to stop her and to censor her because due to mature content and obscenity. But throughout her years, she remains unapologetic and has no regrets on the things she does whether you like it or not especially the infamous moment in her Blonde Ambition tour where she performed a very provocative act that made some people very angry about...

The Queen of Pop still standing after 40 years!!

This version is a true masterpiece, it is a perfect representation of the song and if it hadn’t been removed, the beginning of this era would have been totally different. QUEEN 👸🏼 ❤️‍🔥

Wow...this is how its done...how art is supposed to deliver extremely important messages that hopefully make a real change. Excellent job Madonna

Much respect

Madonna, sendo Madonna. Em 2003 foi cancelado, porém nunca esquecido, e 20 anos depois continua atual como nunca. Por isso é a RAINHA DO POP

This is why I’ve always loved and respected Madonna. She doesn’t hold back when she expresses what we need to see.

@JonathanHarrisNews

11 ай бұрын

This video was needed in 2003. I'm surprised this version still censors the George W. Bush lookalike catching the grenade. I was always somewhat disappointed in Madonna for pulling this video instead of using her stardom to put pressure on music channels to play it. I think it hurt her a bit because she'd already pissed off one group by making it and then disappointed some of her fans for not standing by it, when she was known for standing by her controversial work. I think her career jumped the shark a bit at that moment and never fully recovered.

@glampingo

11 ай бұрын

She's the queen for a reason.

@DIETRICHCICCONE

10 ай бұрын

Er, she did actually 'hold back' 20 years ago; this video was never shown at the time because her management didn't want her to be cancelled, Dixie Chick-style, in the primitive old US of A

@charstar386

10 ай бұрын

@@DIETRICHCICCONE That was a bad call on management’s part. Dixie chicks had country fans, who are completely different from liberal, progressive Madonna fans.

@iamamiwhoami-goods13

10 ай бұрын

O comentário íntegro. Ela faz uma denúncia com a frieza que depende o entendimento.

She made a own life a piece of art renewing from time to time. That's why she also worked on and with her body as a piece of art... really unique in music history. And also an example for everyone and every woman not for the business part but more the work, the transformation power everyone holds within oneself.

I’m not surprised that most of the comments are positive. Madonna has been an icon for a long time. The content of this video can be seen in a variety of ways. If you view it as relevant or prophetic in 2023 twenty years after it was made, Madonna will have this to add to her extraordinary legacy. Of all the brilliant songs and videos she has created this is to me, an example of what I consider to be the nadir of her work.

@KellyBandy-yb7kg

9 ай бұрын

20 years later and this music video is still so powerful and unfortunately still relevant ❤

@tamauroget3950

Жыл бұрын

Made me teary eyed!

@glampingo

11 ай бұрын

Everything what Madonna makes is relevant and timeless.

Esta mujer ha arriesgado su carrera y su vida tantas veces, ha recibido mas amenazas de muerte a lo largo de su carrera que nadie sobre este planeta, siempre arriesgada. Nadie le llega ni a los talones. Larga vida a la Reina del Pop!

@sabinobarraza723

Жыл бұрын

Yo era niño cuando salió este vídeo pero el de las banderas y ahora darme cuenta cuál era el original y ver qué USA sigue con las guerras cuando la vida les dió la mejor tierra y ni por eso fon felices. Larga vida a la Reina na 👑

This video show us how powerful Madonna is .. she is brave and brilliant

@tomford-kx5oq

2 ай бұрын

she is my favorite

Sadly, this video predicted the next twenty years.

Madonna, nunca debiste retirar este video. Lo mejor de esto es que 20 años después, el mensaje sigue vigente, porque seguimos viviendo lo mismo.

Жыл бұрын

Ella no lo retiró, se lo censuraron.

@chuchithovideogames2466

Жыл бұрын

no lo retiró, creo ke en la temporada fuerte de MTv, ordenaron kitar el vídeo y en su lugar pusieron el vídeo censurado de las banderas, y aún así, recibió demasiadas amenazas.

@alejandrogiraldoorozco4075

Жыл бұрын

Madonna si lo retiró, aunque podríamos decir que fue una combinación de ambos factores. Sus hijos recibieron amenazas de muerte y eso fue lo que más la impulsó a retirarlo, obviamente era un motivo muy fuerte.

@mightymind84

Жыл бұрын

Se vió presionada. Hay poderes q censuran de muchas maneras, no solo diciéndote no lo hagas.

@mightymind84

Жыл бұрын

​@ En cierto modo si lo retiró porque hizo otro vídeo, no debió hacer otro vídeo.

Just perfection : the song, the visuals, the looks, the entire american Life era 🤩

Customized wars... the progression in this video is heartbreaking 💔and depicts present reality

Think what you like about Madonna but what you cannot deny is that she was ahead of her time. And a genuine trailblazer

From the MTV, everyone can tell how Madonna’s music influences the whole world shockingly and…. impressively! ❤

@josefsmolorz8311

Жыл бұрын

🎩

She really covered all possible styles there are 🤷🏻‍♀️ She did it all. It is almost impossible to be unique and new after her.

Saw this video aimlessly browsing and couldn't pass it up. The original cut of American Life is such a gem. People do not even understand.

Madonna!!!!!!! Back with us!!!! Take care we love u, the world need U!!!!❤

the day has finally come and this video is finally on her channel in all of its glory, she was so brave for doing something like this in the 00's and i'm glad she's finally oficially releasing the director's cut ❤️ always proud of you Madonna

20 años han pasado. Madonna no sólo ha sido una artista o cantante, ha sido una revolucionaria.

@josephjaraaschieri2220

Жыл бұрын

Yo me hice fan a los 16 años, ahora estoy por los 18 y me orgullece ser su fan. Viva la Reina del Pop.

@_anttoniiio

Жыл бұрын

Rainha❤❤❤❤❤❤

@LidiaPeralta-iw6ge

Жыл бұрын

Pero eso es una obviedad.

@natnat4366

Жыл бұрын

20 años? Siento como si hubiera sido menos tiempo

@denilaybamlers7652

Жыл бұрын

@@josephjaraaschieri2220 eso es muy lindo que seas fan de la Queen of pop ❤️‍🩹

Queen without borders👑

I love American life ❤❤❤❤

@KellyBandy-yb7kg

9 ай бұрын

Yes me too! Antiwar song

@AHMDR3ZA

9 ай бұрын

@@KellyBandy-yb7kg I am from Iran, the whole world is my homeland if the government hears my voice

Finally this video finds the time to be officially released!!! The message is always relevant!! 👏👏👏👏

No puedo creer que esta joya este en su canal oficial!!! Ella siempre tan arriesgada, fiel a sus convcciones. YAAAAASSSS.

@ElManicomioDeArkham123

Жыл бұрын

si. pero no esta completo el completo al final el presidente de estados unidos coje la granada y se enciende un cigarro.

@LordBizarrluis

Жыл бұрын

​@@ElManicomioDeArkham123 Es la versión censurada

@ALENISRAEL

Жыл бұрын

@@ElManicomioDeArkham123 esa es otra version son realmente 3 videos.

@ElManicomioDeArkham123

Жыл бұрын

@@LordBizarrluis exacto

@albertogiovannirinconalfar462

Жыл бұрын

@@ALENISRAEL Son 4 versiones, falta otra Director's Cut que es como esta versión, pero al final Bush coge la granada, le enciende un cigarro a Sadame Hsein y se abrazan riéndose del espectáculo. De hecho la misma Madonna dijo en 2012 que hay muchas más versiones del video

Thank you for your support 👍🏻❤️🌷

Less than 2 million views? 🤨 This song is fantastic! Provocative and rhythmic.

This epic that is the American Life video is a visual masterpiece that complements the powerful message of the music. Madonna delivers a fierce critique of contemporary American culture and an impressive example of the artistic talent and vision she possesses.

And that's why Madonna will be the greatest pop artist FOREVER!!!!!!

QUEEN MOTHER MADONNA

This has to be the greatest video to document our current moments in history. Iconic as always this is done so well ❤️

Sigue siendo tan actual. Un mensaje fuerte, comprometido, que no fue lamentablemente entendido en ese momento. Gracias por sacarlo oficialmente, para que las nuevas generaciones vean lo que es un artista que se la juega sin importar que...Queen of Pop!

@mfredescarrasco

Жыл бұрын

En realidad, sí fue entendido, pero censurado. La propia Madonna se retractó de su difusión a un par de días (Recuerdo que vi el estreno en MTV), por temor a que su familia fuera atacada por algún fanático religioso o político. Por eso, el video oficial fue reemplazado por ese insípido primer plano de ella, con las banderas de distintas naciones al fondo.

@sebascarella5762

Жыл бұрын

@@mfredescarrasco creo que en cierto punto no entendieron el mensaje anti guerra que quería demostrar con el vídeo, por eso le llovieron críticas de todos lados y tuvo que sacar el vídeo de rotación y cambiarlo por el vídeo de las banderas. Era una época de fanatismos en USA que algo similar sufrieron las Dixie Chicks por mostrarse en contra de la intervención de las tropas americanas en Irak. Lamentablemente, en el caso de Madonna, el boicot perjudico su imagen y ventas de ese disco aunque tuvo la gira más exitosa de aquel momento. Por eso es un mérito que finalmente salga a la luz en forma oficial el vídeo y pueda verlo todo el mundo. Al fin de cuentas, ella ganó con el tiempo.. jeje.. saludos

@SheniiLicious_imitadores

Жыл бұрын

@@sebascarella5762 Pensé que saldría Bush al final. O ese es otro video censurado? xD

@sebascarella5762

Жыл бұрын

@@SheniiLicious_imitadores hay otro video con el final de Bush agarrando la granada que era una especie de encendedor y prende un habano. Es similar a este video pero con ese final. Anda por ahí en KZread..

@SheniiLicious_imitadores

Жыл бұрын

@@sebascarella5762 me hubiera gustado que hubiera subido ese, jeje. Saludos 🙌🏼

More relevant than ever.

This pice of art is phenomenal! It portraits in a perfect way our day and age. We cheer on war. We get distracted by superficial things. We loose perspective and a real connection to life. Madonna nailed it with the song, the music video and the whole album. But everybody saw what happend, when she told such an uncomfortable truth. She got canceled big time. She withdrew the original music video, and instead released „lighter“ version. She also got canceled by every US radio station and they didn't play her songs. It had a big impact on her career. I never forgot this, and we should all remember: If someone's telling the uncomfortable truth in a big way, the system going after them. We see it happen again and again and again. It appears differently, but the dynamics are the same.

@jakub8860

Жыл бұрын

»In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.« (Gospel of John - Chapter 1...)

@nicolletelangdon2694

Жыл бұрын

At this point, Madonna no longer needed radio. She released a lighter video because she was afraid of getting Dixie Chicke'd. She said so in an interview. Her fear of being pushed away from "relevancy" is what made her censor herself.

Iconic

Hard video then, hard video today.