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"Papa Don't Preach" is a track from Madonna's third studio album True Blue, released in 1986. The song was written by Brian Elliot and co-produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray. It was originally composed for another artist but was redirected to Madonna following intervention by a Warner Bros. executive. Madonna modified some lyrics and received co-writing credit. The track combines dance-pop with baroque, post-disco, and classical musical elements.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A teenage girl who becomes pregnant and decides to have her baby despite her father's opposition.
| Producer | Madonna and Stephen Bray |
