vanity
Lady GaGa怀 Lyrics


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[Verse 1]
Midnight at the glamour show on a Sunday Night
Everybody drink a lot of whiskey and wine
We dance like no tomorrow

We're on Burlesque time
But everybody's got to work tomorrow at nine

[Pre-Chorus]
Touch me t-touch me baby but don't mess up my hair
Love me l-love me crazy
But don't get too attached, this is a brief affair


[Chorus]
Vanity (pictures in magazines, movie screens)
Vanity (there is a camera, so many beauty queens)
Vanity (it's so good to be)
Fabulous and glamorous, we love ourselves and no one else
Va-va-va-va-vanity va-vanity, va-va-va-vanity

[Verse 2]
Nothing wrong with being just a little bit vain
We need a little pretty ‘cause this country's insane
So go ahead and label me whatever you like
But nothings quite as sexy as a woman is fine


[Pre-Chorus]
Touch me t-touch me baby but don't mess up my hair
Love me l-love me crazy
But don't get too attached, this is a brief affair


[Chorus]
Vanity (pictures in magazines, movie screens)
Vanity (there is a camera, so many beauty queens)
Vanity (it's so good to be)
Fabulous and glamorous, we love ourselves and no one else

[Break]
Look at me (watcha lookin' at)
Look at me (watcha starin' at)
Look at me (watcha lookin' at)
Look at me (watcha starin'at)


[Verse 3]
I'm coming around, I'm sipping on Andre, it's time
I heard the cutie's in the back, start in the p-party line
Let's dance (quick round) we're in the vanity house
We're covered in sequins, diamonds, we're happy ‘cause we're shining

[Pre-Chorus]
Touch me t-touch me baby but don't mess up my hair
Love me l-love me crazy
But don't get too attached, this is a brief affair


[Chorus]
Vanity (pictures in magazines, movie screens)
Vanity (there is a camera, so many beauty queens)
Vanity (it's so good to be)
Fabulous and glamorous, we love ourselves and no one else

[Chorus]
Vanity (pictures in magazines, movie screens)
Vanity (there is a camera, so many beauty queens)

Vanity (it's so good to be)




Fabulous and glamorous, we love ourselves and no one else
Va-va-va-va-vanity va-vanity, va-va-va-vanity

Overall Meaning

The song, "Vanity" by Lady Gaga is an upbeat tribute to glamour, beauty, and self-love. The verses describe a night spent partying and dancing in a burlesque atmosphere with lots of whiskey and wine flowing. The pre-chorus warns potential partners to avoid getting too attached since the affair is only brief. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the titular word, "vanity," and lauds the pleasures of being fabulous and glamorous, loving oneself without needing anyone else. There is also a bridge section that repeats the phrase, "Look at me," four times to assert the song's central message.


One interpretation of the song is that it celebrates an alternative form of self-expression that is often overlooked or undervalued. Lady Gaga is known for her flamboyant costumes, provocative lyrics, and unapologetic attitude, and "Vanity" seems to be a continuation of that artistic persona. She encourages listeners to embrace their own beauty and to take pleasure in their individuality, even if others try to label them as vain or superficial. Overall, "Vanity" is a catchy, danceable song that encourages self-love and defiance of societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight at the glamour show on a Sunday Night
It's late and everyone is dressed up to look fancy on a Sunday night


Everybody drink a lot of whiskey and wine
Everyone is drinking a lot of alcohol


We dance like no tomorrow
Everyone is dancing wildly


We're on Burlesque time
The party is similar to a burlesque show


But everybody's got to work tomorrow at nine
Despite the late hour, everyone has to go to work early the next morning


Touch me t-touch me baby but don't mess up my hair
It's okay to touch me but please don't ruin my hairstyle


Love me l-love me crazy
Love me passionately and without restraint


But don't get too attached, this is a brief affair
But don't fall in love with me, as we only have a temporary relationship


Vanity (pictures in magazines, movie screens)
Being vain is about wanting to appear in magazines and movies


Vanity (there is a camera, so many beauty queens)
Being vain is also about being constantly in front of cameras and being seen as a beauty queen


Vanity (it's so good to be)
Being vain feels good because it's all about loving ourselves


Fabulous and glamorous, we love ourselves and no one else
We only love ourselves because we feel fabulous and glamorous


Nothing wrong with being just a little bit vain
There's nothing harmful in being a bit vain


We need a little pretty ‘cause this country's insane
We need a little beauty in our lives because our country is stressful


So go ahead and label me whatever you like
Feel free to judge me and give me any label you want


But nothings quite as sexy as a woman is fine
But nothing is sexier than a woman who is confident and comfortable in her own skin


Look at me (watcha lookin' at)
Look at me, what are you staring at?


Look at me (watcha starin' at)
Look at me, why are you staring?


I'm coming around, I'm sipping on Andre, it's time
It's time for me to arrive and have a drink of Andre


I heard the cutie's in the back, start in the p-party line
I heard that attractive people are at the party, let's go join the line to meet them


Let's dance (quick round) we're in the vanity house
Let's dance quickly, as we're in a place where vanity is the norm


We're covered in sequins, diamonds, we're happy ‘cause we're shining
We're wearing shiny clothes and jewelry and we're happy because we're sparkling and shining




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