I think we can all agree that the use of the double entendre is dead. The music we hear today is pretty straight-forward in its intention. You can argue that it’s the death of lyrical/ literary art all you want- and in some cases you’re probably right (yes, Katy Perry we’re looking at you and your “peacock”)- but what if we view this in a positive light? No, really, I’m serious. Take for example GaGa’s new single ‘Born This Way’ to be released on February 13th. Before you roll your eyes and exclaim, “Oh my Gawd she’s SO overrated!” take a few seconds to read through the lyrics. It’s one of the few instances I’ve actually read lyrics and thought, “Wow. This isn’t bullsh!t. This is plainly telling people to accept others or ef off.” since Michael Jackson’s “Black Or White.” Not even the most popular self-confidence anthems as of late are that blunt. And so, without further ado, the lyrics courtesy of Lady Gaga: News.
“Born This Way”
INTRO:
It doesn’t matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
‘Cause you were Born This Way, Baby
VERSE:
My Mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir
“There’s nothin’ wrong with lovin’ who you are,”
She said, “‘Cause He made you perfect, Babe”
“So hold your head up girl and you’ll go far,
Listen to me when I say…”
CHORUS:
I’m beautiful in my way
‘Cause God makes no mistakes
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born this way
Don’t hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you’re set
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born this way
POST-CHORUS:
Ooo there ain’t no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooo there ain’t no other way
Baby, I was born-
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born this way
Don’t be a drag – Just be a Queen
Don’t be a drag – Just be a Queen
Don’t be a drag – Just be a Queen
Don’t be!
VERSE:
Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth
In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth
A different lover is not a sin
Believe in capital H-I-M (Hey, hey, hey)
I love my life, I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe yah (Love needs faith)
REPEAT CHORUS + POST-CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Don’t be a drag, just be a Queen
Whether you’re broke or evergreen
You’re Black, White, Beige, Chola descent
You’re Lebanese, you’re Orient
Whether life’s disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
‘Cause, Baby, you were born this way
No matter Gay, Straight, or Bi,
Lesbian, Transgendered life
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, White, or Beige,
Chola or Orient made
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born to be brave
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO/REFRAIN:
I was born this way, hey!
I was born this way, hey!
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born this way, hey!
I was born this way, hey!
I was born this way, hey!
I’m on the right track, Baby
I was born this way, hey!
