The Edge of Glory

Lady Gaga

About The Edge of Glory

"The Edge of Glory" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). The song was released on May 9, 2011 as the album's third single. Initially released as one of two promotional singles for Born This Way, it shortly became a single following its success in digital outlets worldwide. The song was written and produced by Gaga and Fernando Garibay, and is a pop, electro-rock, and disco song that speaks of the very last moments of life. According to Gaga, lyrical inspiration came from the death of her grandfather, who died in September 2010. Alongside a saxophone solo played by Clarence Clemons, the melody of the song resembles much of the musical works of Bruce Springsteen, and contains several qualities similar to that of 1980s adult contemporary musical works. "The Edge of Glory" received critical acclaim, with many reviewers deeming it as an album highlight. Much of the praise went to the song's chorus and the musical production. Reviewers also complimented Gaga's vocals, describing it as "soulful". The song was a commercial success worldwide, charting in the top ten in several major music markets, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gaga's tenth consecutive top-ten single in the United States. 


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There ain't no reason you and me should be alone
Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby
But I got a reason that you-hoo should take me home tonight

I need a man that makes it right when it's so wrong
Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby
Right on the limit's where we know we both belong tonight

It's time to feel the rush to push the dangerous
I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you
Where we'll both fall far in love

I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge,
The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hangin' on a moment with you
I'm on the edge with you

Another shot before we kiss the other side
Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby
I'm on the edge of something final we call life tonight alright, alright

Put on your shades 'cause I'll be dancing in the flames
Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby
It isn't hell if everybody knows my name tonight alright, alright

It's time to feel the rush to push the dangerous
I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you
Where we can both fall far in love

I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge,
The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory
And I'm hangin' on a moment with you

I'm on the edge with you
I'm on the edge with you
I'm on the edge with you

I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth
Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you

I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge,
The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge

I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you
I'm on the edge with you
I'm on the edge with you
I'm on the edge with you
I'm on the edge with you

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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 J. Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Fernando Garibay

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

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16 facts about this song

Song Athorship
"The Edge of Glory" was written by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay, and DJ White Shadow.
Album Placement
It is the third single from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "Born This Way" (2011).
Release Date
Lady Gaga released "The Edge of Glory" on May 9, 2011.
Chart Success
The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Gaga's tenth top-ten hit.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by fashion photographer Nick Knight, pays homage to her grandfather and was critically acclaimed for its simplicity compared to her other videos.
Song Inspiration
Lady Gaga revealed that she wrote "The Edge of Glory" at her parents' house in New York after the death of her grandfather.
Saxophonist Feature
The song features a saxophone solo by Clarence Clemons, a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
Musical Style
Unlike many of Lady Gaga's other songs, "The Edge of Glory" is heavily influenced by disco, rock, and electro pop, which is a stylistic departure from her usual electropop aesthetic.
Fondness for Song
In several interviews, Lady Gaga has mentioned "The Edge of Glory" as one of her favorite songs from the "Born This Way" album.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga has performed the song in several high-profile events, including the tenth season finale of American Idol and the MTV Video Music Aid Japan.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its anthemic nature and Gaga's powerful vocals.
Commercial Success
Worldwide, "The Edge of Glory" has sold over 3 million copies as of February 2018.
Grammy Nomination
It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Song Meaning
The song talks about being on the edge of both life and death, as well as love and hate, and embracing the glorious moment before death.
Artistic Development
Gaga stated that the song signalled a musical departure from her previous albums and indicates where she wants to be artistically.
Charity Contribution
In 2011, all proceeds from the sales of the song went to the Robin Hood Foundation, to combat homelessness and educational issues in New York City.

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