G.U.Y.

Lady Gaga

About G.U.Y.

"G. U. Y." (an acronym for "Girl Under You") is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third studio album, Artpop (2013). She co-wrote and co-produced the song with Zedd. It debuted on Italian radio as the album's third single on March 28, 2014. "G. U. Y." was developed while Gaga was touring with Born This Way Ball, and was recorded a number of times for the final version. It is an EDM track containing elements of industrial, contemporary R&B, and house music whose lyrics address a number of subjects like sexual dominance, submission, and gender roles. "G. U. Y." received mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented the composition of the track and Gaga's vocals, but criticized its lyrics and production. The song debuted on the record charts of a few countries, but failed to enter the top ten in most of them. In the United States, "G. U. Y." became one of Gaga's lowest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76. It reached the top ten on Bulgarian airplay chart, the Billboard Greek Digital Songs chart, and the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. 


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2013
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Greetings from himeros
God of sexual desire, son of aphrodite
Lay back, and feast as this audio guides you through new and exciting positions

I wanna be the girl under you (oh yeah)
I wanna be your g. U.y (yeah)
I wanna be the grave and earth you (oh yeah)
Our sexes tell us no lies

I'm gonna wear the towel, the power to leave you
I'm aiming for full control of this love (of this love)
Touch me, touch me, don't be sweet
Love me, love me, please retreat
Let me be the girl under you that makes you cry

I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
The girl under you (guy)

I'm gonna say the word
And own you (oh yeah)
You'll be my (g. I.r.l)
Guy, I'm romance and love's to hold you (oh yeah)
Know, you wear my make-up well

I'm gonna wear the towel, the power to leave you
I'm aiming for full control of this love (of this love)
Touch me, touch me, don't be sweet
Love me, love me, please retreat
Let me be the girl under you that makes you cry

I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
The girl under you (guy)

I don’t need to be on top
To know what it does, I'm strong enough to know the truth
I just want it to be hot
Because I’m best when I’m In love, and i’m in love with you
(Guy) touch me touch me
Natural goddess (guy) touch me touch me
A soul comes into full phase (guy) get on top of me
And mars were in spirit rams into the atmosphere (guy I want to be that guy)
Touch me touch me, don’t be shy
I’m in charge like a G. U.Y.
I'll lay down face up this time, under you like a G. U.Y.

I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
The girl under you guy 

I wanna be that guy (G. U.Y.)
I'll wreck you right up guy (G. U.Y.)
I'll lie down face up guy (G. U.Y.) (achtzehn)
The girl under you guy! (sechzehn)

Fourteen
Vierzehn
Drei, eins
Nein zedd
Nein zedd
Nein zedd
Nein zedd

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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: ANTON ZASLAVSKI, STEFANI GERMANOTTA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

About the Song
"G.U.Y." is a song by American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga, from her third studio album, Artpop, released in 2013.
Title Meaning
The title 'G.U.Y.' is an acronym for 'Girl Under You', expressing Gaga's views on gender roles and power dynamics in relationships.
Track Position
The song is positioned as the third track on the album Artpop; continuing the album's themes of rebirth, self-love, and individualism.
Song Production
"G.U.Y." was written and produced by Lady Gaga herself, alongside Zedd.
Musical Elements
"G.U.Y." is an EDM and techno-pop song which features a dance-friendly beat, synthesized techniques, and Gaga's powerful vocals.
Commercial Performance
Unfortunately, the song didn't achieve much commercial success, peaking at number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Music Video
The music video is noteworthy for its elaborate visuals and narratives. Released in March 2014, it combines themes from mythology, video gaming, and popular culture, and features the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in cameos.
Filming Location
The music video was filmed at the grand Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.
Various Versions
Lady Gaga performed an acoustic version of "G.U.Y." during her 2014 performance at South By Southwest (SXSW).
Single Release
"G.U.Y." wasn’t initially going to be a single, but following its unexpected popularity after the album's release, it was released as the third single from Artpop in March 2014.
Recognition
The music video for "G.U.Y." was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in 2014 for Best Art Direction.

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