Marry the Night

Lady Gaga

About Marry the Night

"Marry the Night" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga for her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). The track was initially released for promotion on FarmVille, six days before the release of Born This Way. It was released as the fifth and final single from album on November 15, 2011, by Interscope Records. The song was written and produced by Gaga and Fernando Garibay, and was recorded on the tour bus during The Monster Ball Tour. Revealed in February 2011, "Marry the Night" was inspired by the energy of Gaga's previous songs like "Dance in the Dark" and love for her hometown, New York City. "Marry the Night" is a dance-pop and synthpop song influenced by electro rock and house music. The track features electronic church bells, a driving electro organ sound, techno beats and a funk rock influenced breakdown. The lyrics are a tribute to Gaga's love of the nightlife and partying, while serving as a homage to her hometown. "Marry the Night" received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its grand and euphoric dance nature. They furthermore found influences of Italian disco music producer Giorgio Moroder and American rock musician Bruce Springsteen in the song. After the release of Born This Way, "Marry the Night" charted in some nations due to digital sales from the parent album. 


Year:
2011
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I'm gonna marry the night
I won't give up on my life
I'm a warrior queen
Live passionately tonight

I'm gonna marry the dark
Gonna make love to the stark
I'm a soldier to my own emptiness
I am a winner

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night

[Chorus]
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night

I'm gonna lace up my boots
Throw on some leather and cruise
Down the street that I love
In my fishnet gloves
I'm a sinner

Then I'll go down to the bar
But I won't cry anymore
I hold my whiskey up high
Kiss the bartender twice
I'm a loser

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night

[Chorus]

Nothing's too cool 
To take me from you
New York is not just a tan 
That you'll never loose

Love is the new
Denim or black
Skeleton guns
Or wedding bells in the attic

Get Ginger ready
Climb the El Camino front
Won't poke holes in the seats with my heels
'Cause that's where we make love

Come on and run
Turn the car on and run

I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna burn a hole in the road
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothin' on these streets to explode
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night

Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
I'm gonna marry, marry
I'm gonna marry, marry
Come on, come on 

The night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night
The night, the night

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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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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Marry the night" was released on November 15, 2011 and is a part of Lady Gaga’s second full-length album, "Born This Way."
Genre
The song is classified under the dance-pop and synth-pop genres, which are the genres that generally define Lady Gaga's music.
Music Video
The music video for "Marry the Night" is one of Lady Gaga's most ambitious and lengthy projects, with a runtime of more than 13 minutes. It was premiered on E! channel on December 1, 2011.
Auto-Biography
The song's lyrics are autobiographical and depict Gaga's love for New York City and her route to fame.
Charts
"Marry the Night" made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 79 and eventually reached a peak position of 29.
Director of Music Video
The music video for "Marry the Night" was directed by Lady Gaga herself, marking her debut directorial endeavor.
Pre-fame Struggles
The music video represents Gaga's mental breakdown when she was dropped by Island Def Jam, symbolizing her pre-fame struggle.
Awards
The song didn’t win any major awards but got nominated for "International Work of the Year" at the APRA Music Awards 2013.
Not the Original Selection
"Marry the Night" was not originally intended to be released as a single. However, due to a poll on Gaga's official website, it was selected as the fifth and the final single from her album "Born This Way".
Live Performances
Lady Gaga delivered memorable live performances of the song at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards and on the U.K. X Factor.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by several artists, including the casts of the Fox TV show "Glee".
References to Madonna
The song and its music video both contain several references to Madonna, added subtly by Lady Gaga, who is known for her admiration for Madonna.
Conceptual Nature
Lady Gaga described "Marry the Night" as a “statement song" and quite conceptual in nature, conveying the idea of marrying your troubles to pull through difficult times.
Musical Style
In contrast to the flamboyant style of many of Gaga's other songs, "Marry the Night" possess a 1980s style with heavy synths and a disco beat.
Length
With a length of 4:24 minutes, "Marry the Night" is the first track of the "Born This Way" album.

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