Do What U Want
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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Yeah yeah
Huh oh
Whoa whoa
Oh
I
I feel good
I walk alone
But then I trip over myself and I fall, I
I stand up
And then I'm OK
But then you print some shit that makes me want to scream
So do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
Do what you want, what you want with my body
What you want with my body
You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
My bones hurt from all the show hmm
But I don't feel the pain 'cause I'm a pro I
I sink in and then I'm okay eh,
'Cause my body belongs to you when I'm on stage eh
So do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
Do what you want, what you want with my body
What you want with my body!
You can't have my heart and
You won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
Sometimes I'm scared I suppose
If you ever let me go
I would fall apart (apart)
If you break my heart
So just take my body
And don't stop the party (ayy)
You can't have my heart
And you won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want, Lady Gaga?
What you want with me, Christina?
Oh, what you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want with my body, world
Help me now
What you want with my body (world, what you want with my body)
Do what you want with my body
The lyrics of Lady Gaga's song Do What U Want contain themes of power dynamics, specifically in the music industry. Gaga sings about feeling good and confident, but at times becoming vulnerable to the media's harsh criticism. She expresses frustration with journalists who write about her without regard for how it will affect her emotional well-being. At the same time, she acknowledges that her body is a part of her public image and feels that she has to let others do what they want with it. She also conveys the sense that her voice and mind belong only to herself, and that others can't use them for their own purposes.
Overall, the song is an anthem for self-empowerment and the right to control one's own body and mind. Gaga seems to be saying that while she may feel pressure to conform to society's expectations, she ultimately has the power to decide what she wants for herself. By asserting this message through her music, she encourages listeners to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh oh
Expression of surprise and excitement
Yeah yeah
Expression of agreement and enthusiasm
Whoa whoa
Expression of awe and amazement
Oh
Expression of realization or surprise
I feel good
I am confident and happy with myself
I walk alone
I am independent and self-reliant
But then I trip over myself and I fall, I
But sometimes I make mistakes and fail
I stand up
But I always pick myself up and keep going
And then I'm OK
And I am strong enough to handle criticism
But then you print some shit that makes me want to scream
But when you publish negative and hurtful things about me, it's difficult for me to stay calm and composed
So do what you want, what you want with my body
You can physically use me and objectify me however you like
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
You can continue to mistreat me and exploit me for your own pleasure
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
You can say whatever you want about me, whether it's true or not
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
I am not ashamed or apologetic for who I am
You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind but
You cannot emotionally manipulate me and control me
My bones hurt from all the show hmm
Performing takes a significant physical toll on me
But I don't feel the pain 'cause I'm a pro I
But I have become experienced in dealing with the physical challenges of performing
I sink in and then I'm okay eh,
I immerse myself in my performance and become emotionally invested in it
'Cause my body belongs to you when I'm on stage eh
On stage, my body is a part of my performance and is used to entertain and please the audience
Sometimes I'm scared I suppose
Sometimes I feel vulnerable and afraid
If you ever let me go
If I lose the approval and adoration of my fans
I would fall apart (apart)
I would be emotionally devastated
If you break my heart
If my fans turn against me or stop supporting me
So just take my body
So I offer myself to my fans completely
And don't stop the party (ayy)
And I will continue to perform and entertain my fans, no matter what
What you want, Lady Gaga?
Christina Aguilera asks Lady Gaga what she wants
Oh, what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to Lady Gaga
Do what you want with me
Christina Aguilera gives Lady Gaga complete control over her
What you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to Lady Gaga again
Help me now
Expression of a cry for help or assistance
World, what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to the entire world
Do what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera gives the world complete control over her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stefani J. Germanotta, Robert S. Kelly, Paul Edward Blair, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Martin Bresso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elaysalunella Elward
@Miss.Gshunw idk what convo you had with another person and this was a year ago but the point of it being censored was so he doesn't get any royalties. I saw that you responded with ghost person and stating "we should have the decision to purchase something" but the issue is that we'll supporting a pedo. Best to illegally listen and download that shit instead.
And Lady Gaga has the right to remove something regardless if fans want to purchase it.
I kinda get what you were saying but I couldn't help but feel like it came off as entitled and ignorant to some degree.
I believe there should be a level of censorship of certain things so we don't ultimately platform and support problematic people like edp445 (a YouTuber who was a pedo). We have a right to know about a lot of shit but of you think about, let's say hitler. If this man was making music, would you want to be able to support him or would you rather have loopholes so that hitler doesn't profit off his music?
If you want I can figure out how you can illegally download this because it is a good song but I damn sure don't want to support a pedo.
Elaysalunella Elward
@Miss.Gshunw I wasn't trying to preach or be rude but was trying to state that we can just go around and exploit the loopholes.
It is a lady gaga song but r Kelly wrote it. He is entitled to the royalties as well. That charity thing isn't going to work.
And cancel culture is barely a thing. And I know a lot of other people got away with gross shit and the music industry is terrible like 6nine and Niki minah, that's why mentioned the method of downloading it illegally. To avoid as much platforming as possible.
If cancel culture was a thing I would hoped it worked on these very individuals but it's made up, shit doesn't work because if it did you wouldn't have so many problematic sickos living their best life.
And even if lady gaga wasn't pressured she probably would've taken it down anyway because of those allegations against r Kelly. I like lady gaga and I think she is a pretty decent person so I have a hard time believing she would've just left the song as is when all those allegations came up.
I'm sorry I pissed you off
I genuinely was gonna help find a way to illegally download it for you so you can still enjoy the song and not give r Kelly money. And again that charity doesn't make sense because it's not just her money, it's r Kelly's too and she can't give away r Kelly's cut to charity, that's not legal and will get her sued.
Merewai D
I personally don't agree with R. Kelly's moral values but personal life aside. I can't deny that he and Lady Gaga slayed this song.
Raeleen Gomez
Do you know why they're taking away all of these versions with R.Kelly ?? Cause I love this song
Ice_Seige
Raeleen Gomez Lady Gaga wanted nothing to do with him after he was exposed.
Ozias Gavriel
Raeleen Gomez they also don’t want him to collect any royalties.
Simone B
Amen
Amy Lynch
This song would of been fire without him. He is unneeded and required to make this song. She didn't know at the time and that's fair but if I were her I'd remake it without him and make the version with him nom existent
Bee Cee
We hate you R Kelly. But this song is GOLD😭. It’s like a guilty pleasure
Edit:
"we" = the group of people that hate r.kelly.
So if you don't hate r.kelly then,
"we" ≠ you
Kris Hang
I love r Kelly
Ej 2
Kris uhm
anyways
@Kris Hang embarrassing