Satisfied (Richard Marx song)

"Satisfied" is a power ballad written and performed by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx. It was released in January 1990 as the second single from his second studio album, Repeat Offender.

The song reached number 1 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1990, making it Marx's fourth and final number-one single on that chart. It also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Lyrically, "Satisfied" explores themes of fleeting fame and the emptiness that can follow achieving success. The song acknowledges the pressure to maintain popularity and the potential for disappointment when expectations aren't met.

The music video for "Satisfied" features Marx performing the song live, interspersed with shots of him backstage and interacting with fans. It captures the energy of a live performance and reinforces the song's message about the realities of fame.

"Satisfied" remains one of Richard Marx's signature songs and a staple of adult contemporary radio. Its success solidified his status as a popular artist in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The song is also featured on several of Marx's compilation albums.