Government Hooker

Lady Gaga

About Government Hooker

"Government Hooker" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). Gaga co-wrote and co-produced the song with Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow, and DJ Snake. "Government Hooker" was a previously unused demo track Shadow had produced with DJ Snake. Recording sessions took place in 2010 at the Studio at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. The song is a synth-pop track with techno, trance, post-disco, and industrial influences. "Government Hooker" explores themes of female sexual empowerment, manifested as a metaphor referencing US president John F. Kennedy's alleged affair with Marilyn Monroe. Critics praised the song's production and dark, risqué subject matter. Though never released as a single, "Government Hooker" charted in South Korea and peaked at number sixteen on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Digital Songs. The song was performed majorly in Gaga's Born This Way Ball concert tour (2012–2013); it is also part of the setlist of her Las Vegas residency, Enigma (2018–2020). 


Year:
2011
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I can be good (If you just wanna be bad)
I can be cool (If you just wanna be mad)

I can be anything , I'll be your everything
Just touch me baby (I don't wanna be sad)

As long as I'm your hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
As long as I'm you're hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Get down)

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

I'm gonna drink my tears tonight
I'm gonna drink my tears and cry
'Cause I know you love me baby
I know you love me baby

I could be girl (Unless you want to be man)
I could be sex (Unless you want to hold hands)

I could be anything, I could be everything
I could be mom (Unless you want to be dad, oh papito)

As long as I'm your hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
As long as I'm you're hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Get down)

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

Put your hands on me
John F. Kennedy
I'll make you squeal baby
As long as you pay me (oh)

I'm gonna drink my tears tonight
I'm gonna drink my tears and cry
'Cause I know you love me baby
I know you love me baby

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

I could be girl (Unless you want to be man)
I could be sex (Unless you want to hold hands)

I could be anything, I could be everything
I could be mom (Unless you want to be dad)

I wanna f*ck the government hooker (Back up and turn around)
Stop fucking me government hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
I wanna f*ck the government hooker (Back up and turn around)
Stop fucking me government hooker (Get down) Yes

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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: PAUL EDWARD BLAIR, STEFANI J. GERMANOTTA, FERNANDO GARIBAY, WILLIAM SAMI ETIENNE GRIGAHCINE, CLINTON C. SPARKS

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

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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Government Hooker" is part of Lady Gaga's second full-length studio album, Born This Way, which was released in 2011.
Theme and Genre
The song falls under electropop, industrial, and opera-pop genres. Its theme is largely centred around themes of women's social decision-making and independence.
Influences
It is said to be influenced by artists like Rammstein, Depeche Mode, and Marilyn Manson. Gaga mixed operatic choruses with thumping bass to create a unique sound in the song.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Lady Gaga herself, along with Fernando Garibay and Paul "DJ White Shadow" Blair.
Performance
"Government Hooker" was first performed live at Gaga’s Born This Way Ball tour in 2012.
Hidden Wildness
Though seemingly rebellious, the song is also considered a satire over society's obsession with playing power games.
Concept
The song title uses the term 'Government Hooker' as a metaphor. The song brushes topics like political power and sexual liberation.
Lady Gaga’s Favorite
In an interview with Google, Gaga stated that "Government Hooker" was her favorite song on the album.
Fashion Inspiration
The fashion for the song's stage performance drew inspiration from what the singer termed ‘a kind of futuristic Tokyo neon vibe.’
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who particularly praised its daring, transgressive nature and bold approach towards the sexual and political themes it addressed.

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