Love Profusion

"Love Profusion" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna for her ninth studio album American Life (2003). Written and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï, it was released as the fourth and final single from the album on December 8, 2003, by Maverick Records. "Love Profusion" was first premiered during the release of the album on AOL website. It later received a number of remixes, which were also released alongside the single. The song contains rhythm from a four piece bass drum, with guitar riffs of the acoustic guitar and Madonna's voice backed by a male vocal during the chorus. Ahmadzaï used the stutter edit to create a new groove. Dedicated to director, and Madonna's then-husband, Guy Ritchie, the song's lyrics deals with questions, solutions, resurrections and confusions of Madonna about the American culture. After its release, "Love Profusion" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Reviewers called it as the highlight of American Life, complimenting the dance beats and the acoustic guitar fusion in its composition, although some thought that the tune was repetitive in lieu of the other songs from the album. "Love Profusion" failed to chart in the US Billboard Hot 100 as its predecessors from American Life, but it reached number one on the dance charts and the singles sales chart. The song achieved moderate success internationally, reaching the top five in Canada, Italy, while topping the charts in Spain. The accompanying music video of the song was directed by Luc Besson and was shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. It featured Madonna in front of a greenscreen effect with her walking through a city, until walking into a surreal background, filled with red flowers, sea and fairies. "Love Profusion" also appeared on Estée Lauder "Beyond Paradise" fragrance television commercial, which was similar to the music video and was directed by Besson, but featured supermodel Carolyn Murphy. The advertisement debuted in more than 10,000 cinemas across the country.