Teeth
Lady Gaga
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Don't be scared I've done this before Show me your teeth Show me your teeth Show me your teeth Don't want no money (want your money) That shit's is ugly Just want your sex (want your sex) Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat) Take a bite my me Show me your teeth Let me see your mean Got no direction (no direction) I need direction Just got my vamp (got my vamp) Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat) Take a bite of me boy Show me your teeth The truth is sexy Tell me something that'll save me I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright) Tell me something that'll change me I'm gonna love you with my hands tied Show me your teeth Just tell me when Show me your teeth Open your mouth boy Show me your teeth Show me whatcha got Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth Got no salvation (no salvation) Got no salvation Got no religion (no religion) My religion is you Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat) Take a bite of me boy Show me your teeth I'm a tough bitch Got my addictions (my addictions) And I love to fix 'em (and I love to fix 'em) No one's perfect Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat) Take a bite of me boy Show me your teeth I just need a little guidance Tell me something that'll save me I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright) Just tell me when it's alright Tell me something that'll change me I'm gonna love you with my hands tied Show me your teeth Just tell me when Show me your teeth Open your mouth boy Show me your teeth Show me whatcha got Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth Show me your teeth How My religion is you How My religion is you Help need a man Now show me your fangs (my religion is you) Help need a man Now show me your fangs (my religion is you) Help need a man Now show me your fangs (my religion is you) Help need a man Now show me your fangs Help need a man Now show me your fangs Help need a man Now show me your fangs Help need a man Now show me your fangs Tell me something that'll save me I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright) Just tell me it's alright Tell me something that'll change me I'm gonna love you with my hands tied Show me your teeth Just tell me when Show me your teeth Open your mouth boy Show me your teeth Show me whatcha got Show me your teeth Teeth, teeth, teeth Show me your teeth It's not how big, it's how mean How, how It's not how big, it's how mean Show me your teeth Open your mouth boy Show me your teeth My religion is you Show me your teeth I just need a little guidance Show me your teeth Show me your teeth Show me your teeth Show me your teeth
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Written by: Edward Theodore Riley, Peter W. Bender, Stefani J. Germanotta, Taja Asakeya Riley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Teeth" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), "The Fame Monster" (2009). The song was not released as a single but got attention due to its unique style.
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Song StructureUnlike most other Lady Gaga songs, "Teeth" stands out by adopting a gospel-inspired delivery and features a stomping, drum-heavy beat.
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Composer Credits"Teeth" was written by Lady Gaga and Taja Riley, along with producers Teddy Riley and Pete Wyoming Bender.
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Inspirational TidbitsThis song has been interpreted as a hymn to self-empowerment and individualism. "Show me your teeth," Gaga commands in the refrain, could be seen as a call for authenticity and boldness.
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Live PerformancesLady Gaga has performed "Teeth" live during her "Monster Ball" tour. Her performances often included a theatrical connotation and dramatization.
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Exemplary LyricsThe haunting lyrics of the song, "Got no salvation, got no religion", emphasize Gaga's faith in individuality and personal identity rather than seeking solace in established religious and social norms.
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B-Side HitDespite never being released as a single, the song gained a fanbase and managed to sneak into the UK single charts at number 107, purely through downloads and streams.
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Musical StyleThe song features Gaga's signature electropop style, blended with a heavy fusion of rock and roll and gospel music influences.
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Meaningful InterpretationsThe lyrics "Take a bite of my bad girl meat" has been interpreted as a provocative invitation for challenges and standing up for one's persona.
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The Fame Monster"Teeth" was the final track on the eight-song EP "The Fame Monster", complied as a sister record following her debut album "The Fame".
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Multimedia Use"Teeth" was featured in the 10th episode of the first season of "Glee", a musical television series, bringing it further recognition.
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