Dance In the Dark

Lady Gaga

About Dance In the Dark

"Dance in the Dark" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her third EP, The Fame Monster. Inspired by Gaga's "Fear of Self Monster", the song deals with the intimate experience between two people alone in a bedroom. According to Gaga, the record is about a girl who prefers to have sex with the lights off because she is embarrassed about her body. She explained that she came across such women while working on the MAC AIDS Fund, and that the song is not about freedom, but rather the assurance that Gaga understood their feelings. The song was released as a radio-only single in Australia and France. "Dance in the Dark" contains retro and new wave music influences, and begins with a stuttering introduction. It includes a spoken interlude, where Gaga says the names of famous people whose lives ended tragically. The song has received critical acclaim from music critics. It charted on the UK Singles Chart and Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, while reaching the top-thirty in Australia and the top-ten in Slovakia, Hungary and Czech Republic. 


Year:
2009
4:48
66 
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Silicone, saline, poison inject me
Baby, I'm a free bitch, I'm a free bitch

Some girls won't dance to the beat of the track
She won't walk away but she won't look back
She looks good but her boyfriend says she's a mess
She's a mess she's a mess
Now the girl is stressed
She's a mess she's a mess
She's a mess she's a mess (Tell 'em, girls)

Baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart
Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls)

Baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart
Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls)

Run, run her kiss is a vampire grin
The moon lights her way while she's howlin' at him
She looks good but her boyfriend says she's a tramp
She's a tramp she's a vamp
But she still does her dance
She's a tramp she's a vamp
But she still kills the dance
(Tell 'em, girls)

Baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart
Baby loves to dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls)
Baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart
Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls)

In the dark she loves to dance in the dark
In the dark she loves, she loves to dance in the dark

Marilyn, Judy, Sylvia
Tell 'em how you feel girls!

Work your blond (Jean) Benet Ramsey
We'll haunt like Liberace
Find your freedom in the music
Find your Jesus, find your Kubrick
You will never fall apart
Diana, you're still in our hearts
Never let you fall apart
Together we'll dance in the dark

Baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart
Baby loves to dance in the dark
Baby, baby loves to dance in the dark
'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart
Baby loves to dance in the dark in the dark

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and activist. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company, her vocal abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who signed her to his label Kon Live Distribution. more »

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Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Fernando Garibay

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Dance in the Dark" is a song from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "The Fame Monster," which was released in 2009.
Genre
The song belongs to the synth-pop genre with influences of house and techno music.
Single Release Controversy
There was a controversy concerning whether "Dance in the Dark" should have been released as a single. The song was not initially released as such, but due to fan demand, it was later launched as a promotional single in Australia.
Song Meaning
According to Lady Gaga, the song is about a girl who likes to have sex with the lights off because she's embarrassed about her body. It depicts the feeling of insecurity and how people, particularly women, can struggle with self-image issues.
Accolades
"Dance in the Dark" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Monsters Ball Tour
This song was used as the opening number for the Monster Ball Tour, which was Lady Gaga's second concert tour.
Sample Use
The instrumental break in "Dance in the Dark" samples a part of the song "Domino Dancing" by Pet Shop Boys.
Reference to Famous Women
The bridge of the song references several women who faced tragic or untimely fates, including Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Sylvia Plath, JonBenét Ramsey, and Princess Diana, among others.
Co-writer
Besides Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay also co-wrote the song and produced it.
Critical Reception
"Dance in the Dark" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its dark, anthemic sound and its lyrical content exploring fear and insecurity.

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