Americano

Lady Gaga

About Americano

"Americano" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga, taken from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). The song was written and produced by Gaga with DJ White Shadow, Fernando Garibay, and Brian Lee. "Americano" was influenced by the events surrounding the repeal of the controversial California Proposition 8—a ballot proposition that defined marriage as a union between opposite-sex couples, thereby prohibiting and invalidating same-sex marriage throughout the state—as well as the growing struggles of Mexican immigrants. It combines mariachi, house, and techno genres with elements from Latin music. Lyrically, the song talks about a lesbian themed romantic relationship. Critical response to "Americano" was mixed, and the song charted at number 17 on the US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs and number 98 on the South Korean Gaon International Download Chart. Gaga debuted the song in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 3, 2011, during her Monster Ball Tour performance. She later sang it on her Born This Way Ball tour (2012–2013), wearing an artificial replica of her infamous meat dress. The song was covered by actress Kate Hudson in the Glee episode "The New Rachel", and was included in the 2011 film, Puss in Boots. 


Year:
2011
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I met a girl in east L.A.
In floral shorts as sweet as May
She sang in eights in two-barrio chords
We fell in love, but not in court (La-la-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't sp', I don't sp'
Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano

Mis canciones son de la re-revolución
Mi corazón me duele por mi generación
If you love me we can marry on the west coast
On a Wednesday en el verano en agosto

I don't speak your, I don't speak your language, oh no (la-la-la-la-la-la-la))
I don't speak your, I won't speak your, won't speak 
Your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)

Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano

I will fight for, I have fought for how I love you (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
I have cried for, I will die for how I care (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
In the mountains, las campanas están sonando (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Todos los chicos (chicas) y los chicos (chicas) están besando (La-la-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't speak your, I don't speak your language, oh no (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
I don't speak your, I don't speak your Americano (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)

Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano
Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano

Don't you try to catch me, don't you try to catch me
No, no, no, no I'm living on the edge of 
Living on the edge of the law, law, law, law

Don't you try to catch me, don't you try to catch me
No, no, no, no don't you try to catch me
Living on the edge of the law, law, law, law

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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, Paul Edward Blair, Brian Dong Ho Lee

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

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Americano" is a song that includes a fusion of various genres such as electropop, mariachi, and flamenco. It's a stylistic departure from much of Lady Gaga's other music.
Album
The song is part of the album "Born This Way," which was released in 2011. This album marks one of the peak milestones in Lady Gaga's music career.
Lyrics
"Americano" specifically addresses the controversial topic of immigration, love, and marriage equality. Much of the song's lyrics are sung in Spanish, emphasizing its cultural connections.
Inspiration
Lady Gaga wrote "Americano" as a response to Arizona's SB 1070 law, a strict anti-illegal immigration measure. She publicly spoke out against the law, making the song a political statement.
Collaboration
Lady Gaga co-wrote the song with Fernando Garibay, Paul Blair, and Brian Lee.
Performances
"Americano" was included in the setlist of Gaga's Born This Way Ball tour (2012-2013). In her performances of the song, Lady Gaga often dressed in Latino-inspired costumes and used a dramatic theatrical setup to symbolize the issues discussed in the song.
Notable Usage
The song was featured in an episode of the popular television series "Glee". The cast performed a cover of "Americano" mixed with another popular song, "Dance Again", by Jennifer Lopez.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, "Americano" never had an official music video. However, the song is often accompanied by concert visuals in live performances.
Reviews
The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its bold political statement and powerful lyrics, while others criticized it for being too flamboyant or overwhelming.
Uniqueness
"Americano" stands out as one of Lady Gaga's more experimental songs. It showcases her versatility as an artist, her willingness to address social issues, and her ability to combine a wide range of musical influences into a unique sound.

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