“I certainly think she references me a lot in her work... sometimes I think it's amusing and flattering... there's a lot of ways to look at it.” International Business Times · 13 years ago She's Not Me (Live)
: The lyrics describe a "jilted lover" who watches a former partner move on with someone who is trying to mimic her style—dressing like her, talking like her, and even using the same perfume.
: Madonna turns the song’s theme of imitation inward. During the performance, four dancers appear dressed as "past Madonnas"—specifically the iconic looks from "Material Girl," "Open Your Heart," "Like a Virgin," and "Blond Ambition".
“Probably not the recorded version that clearly talks about women trying to seduce Guy Ritchie when they were married... it's one of her most underrated songs.” Reddit · r/Madonna · 10 months ago