'Cherish' was also a commercial success, reaching the top-ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom and the combined European chart. They also compared the lyrics of the song to words spoken by Juliet, in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. Lyrically it talks about Madonna's devotion to her lover, and her promise to be always by his side.Īfter its release, 'Cherish' received positive feedback from reviewers, who were surprised by the change of content and the lighter image of Madonna's music, unlike her previous singles from Like a Prayer which incorporated themes such as religion and sexuality. Musically constructed as a doo-wop style pop song, 'Cherish' is regarded as a light-hearted track by critics and includes instruments such as drum machine, percussions, keyboards and a saxophone. The track also included a line from the similarly titled song by the 1960s band The Association. Written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, 'Cherish' was built around the themes of love and relationship, with William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet being one of the major inspirations. The song was also included on the 1990 compilation album The Immaculate Collection and the two-disc edition of her 2009 compilation Celebration. It was released as the third single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer on August 1, 1989, by Sire Records. 'Cherish' is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. He that knowingly commits an ill, has the upbraidings of his own conscience those who act by error, have its cherishings and encouragements to confirm and animate them.įreebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Magistrates have always thought themselves concerned to cherish religion, and to maintain in the minds of men the belief of a God and another life.īut old god Saturn, which doth all devour,ĭoth cherish her, and still augments her might. With hate in those where I expect most love.īut I should kill thee with too much cherishing.

Upon your grace, and not with duteous loveĭoth cherish you and yours, God punish me

To support and forward with encouragement, help, and protection to shelter to nurse up.

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