Applause
★Lady Gaga Lyrics
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To crash the critics saying, "is it right or is it wrong?"
If only fame had an IV, baby could I bear
Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
I've overheard your theory
"Nostalgia's for geeks"
I guess sir, if you say so
Some of us just like to read
One second I'm a kunst
Then suddenly the kunst is me
Pop culture was in art
Now, art's in pop culture in me
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Ooh touch, touch ooh
Touch, touch now ooh ooh ooh ooh
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
A-R-T-P-O-P
In Lady Gaga's song "Applause," she addresses the critics who have made judgments regarding whether her art and performances are right or wrong. Gaga conveys her love for the applause and how she lives for it in every performance. She expresses the joy she feels when her audience cheers and screams for her. Gaga describes her life as if she waits for someone to bang the gong to signal the start of her performance. She craves the adrenaline rush that comes with performing on stage and lives for the moment her fans scream.
In the second half of the song, Gaga references her transition from being a pop artist to becoming art in pop culture. She finds beauty in nostalgia and loves to read, even though some label it as a "geek" activity. Gaga plays with the word "kunst" (German for art) and uses it in a self-reflexive manner to emphasize the idea that she is art.
The song can be interpreted as a declaration of Gaga's love for performing and an homage to her fans who love and support her work. It can also be viewed as a commentary on the destructiveness of fame and the pressure of living up to the expectations of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong
I am eagerly anticipating your approval and validation.
To crash the critics saying, 'is it right or is it wrong?'
To silence the critics that question my authenticity and creativity.
If only fame had an IV, baby could I bear
Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
If only fame could sustain me as deeply as a constant drip, I would endure any distance from you. In search of that feeling, I have become addicted to the adoration of my fans.
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
I thrive off of the adoration of my fans and the attention it brings me. The sound of applause motivates me.
Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)
I want my fans to give me what I crave most, which is their attention and approval. Encourage them to express their support by raising their hands and making noise.
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
Spell out the word applause while encouraging the crowd to continue cheering and making noise for me.
I've overheard your theory
'Nostalgia's for geeks'
I guess sir, if you say so
Some of us just like to read
I have heard your claim that nostalgia is only for those uncool enough to keep up with modern trends. However, I disagree and believe there is still value in revisiting classics and old favorites.
One second I'm a kunst
Then suddenly the kunst is me
Pop culture was in art
Now, art's in pop culture in me
One moment I am creating art, and, in the next, I am the embodiment of that art. Pop culture and art have become increasingly intertwined, and I am now at the center of this intersection.
Ooh touch, touch ooh
Touch, touch now ooh ooh ooh ooh
Encouragement for the crowd to continue engaging with me and expressing their adoration with touch and noise.
A-R-T-P-O-P
The title of my album and a reference to pop culture and art merging together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stefani J Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Julien Arias, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Nicolas David Mercier, Nick Monson, Martin Bresso, Dino Zisis
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[Verse 1:]
I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong
To crash the critic saying, "Is it right or is it wrong?"
If only fame had an I.V., baby could I bear
Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
[Verse 2:]
I've overheard your theory "nostalgia's for geeks"
I guess sir, if you say so, some of us just like to read
One second I'm a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me
Pop culture was in art, now art's in pop culture in me
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
[Bridge:]
Touch, touch
Touch, touch now
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh-ooh-hoo
Ooh-ooh
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me.
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (make it real loud)
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud
(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
A-R-T-P-O-P
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Song: Goes on the radio in GTA V
Gas pedal: My time has come.
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😂😂😂😂
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I’m getting GTA V and 2013 vibes now
@roseangel111
IKR
@mrsamsun912
That's hilarious
@attahck2286
the time is now
@scarlett7120
this is probably the best ive ever felt listening to this at 2am
@shorts-dt4ls
I'm too hahahaha. I love Lady Gaga. Make me happy
@edwincolindresm.1569
1:45 am almost close
@mrsandman7102
1:38 lool jajaja