Born This Way

Lady Gaga

About Born This Way

"Born This Way" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, and the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. Written by Gaga and Jeppe Laursen, who produced it along with Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow, the track was developed while Gaga was on the road with The Monster Ball Tour. Inspired by 1990s music which empowered women and the gay community, Gaga explained that "Born This Way" was her freedom song. She sang part of the chorus at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in 2010 and announced the song as the lead single from the album, released on February 11, 2011. "Born This Way" is backed by rumbling synth sounds, a humming bass and additional chorus percussion, with sole organ toward the end. The lyrics discuss the self-empowerment of minorities including the LGBT community as well as racial minorities, referring to "cholas" and "orients". Critics positively reviewed the song, calling it a "club-ready anthem", though it faced criticism for having similarities with Madonna's 1989 single "Express Yourself". The song reached number one in over 25 countries and was her third single to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the 1,000th song in that chart's history (since 1958) to reach number one. "Born This Way" has sold 8.2 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. 


Year:
2011
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It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up 'cause you were born this way, baby

My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars

She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir

"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
She said, "'Cause he made you perfect, babe"
"So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,
Listen to me when I say"

I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way (Born this way)

Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Baby I was born this way
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Right track baby I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be don't be don't be

Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
So we can rejoice your truth

In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey)
I love my life I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe, yah

I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Baby I was born this way
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Right track, baby I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're Orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby you were born this way

No matter gay, straight, or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to be brave

I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way yeah

Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Baby I was born this way (Born this way)
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Right track, baby I was born this way

I was born this way hey
I was born this way hey
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey

I was born this way hey
I was born this way hey
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey

Same D.N.A. but born this way
Same D.N.A. but born this way

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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: Fernando Garibay, Stefani J Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Jeppe Breum Laursen

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

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9 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Born This Way" is a self-empowerment song co-written and performed by American singer Lady Gaga. She co-wrote the song with Fernando Garibay, Jeppe Laursen, and DJ White Shadow.
Release and Chart Performance
"Born This Way" was released as the lead single from Gaga's second studio album of the same name. It was released on February 11, 2011. - Upon release, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gaga's third number-one single in the US.
Lyrics and Message
The song has an empowering message of self-identity and acceptance, with lyrics like "I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes, I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way."
Glee Version
In 2011, the song was covered by the cast of American television series Glee in the episode also titled "Born This Way." - The Glee cover was led by Chris Colfer (who plays Kurt Hummel) and Jenna Ushkowitz (who plays Tina Cohen-Chang).
Glee Episode
The "Born This Way" episode of Glee revolved around themes of body acceptance and self-acceptance and was praised for its handling of these issues.
Commercial Success of Glee Cover
The Glee version of "Born This Way" also enjoyed commercial success. It reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Music Videos
Lady Gaga's music video for "Born This Way" is a visually stunning, highly stylized piece, featuring various references to religious and science fiction imagery. - For the Glee episode, a flash mob performance of "Born This Way" was choreographed and performed in a public mall.
Critical Reception
Both versions of the song received generally positive reviews from critics. The song's message of self-acceptance and love was particularly lauded.
Awards and Nominations
Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" received three Grammy Award nominations, including for Best Pop Solo Performance. - The Glee version did not win any awards but was well-received and often cited as one of the show's standout performances.

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