Gaga's five succeeding studio albums all debuted atop the US Billboard 200. Her second full-length album, Born This Way (2011), explored electronic rock and techno-pop and sold more than one million copies in its first week. The title track became the fastest-selling song on the iTunes Store, with over one million downloads in less than a week. Following her EDM-influenced third album, Artpop (2013), and its lead single "Applause", Gaga released the jazz album Cheek to Cheek (2014) with Tony Bennett, and the soft rock album Joanne (2016). She ventured into acting, winning awards for her leading roles in the miniseries American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–2016) and the musical film A Star Is Born (2018). Her contributions to the latter's soundtrack, which spawned the chart-topping single "Shallow", made her the first woman to win an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award in one year. Gaga returned to dance-pop with her sixth studio album, Chromatica (2020), which yielded the number-one single "Rain on Me". She followed this with her second collaborative album with Bennett, Love for Sale, and a starring role in the biopic House of Gucci, both in 2021.
Having sold an estimated 170 million records, Gaga is one of the world's best-selling music artists and the only female artist to achieve four singles that each sold at least 10 million copies globally. Her accolades include 13 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, 18 MTV Video Music Awards, awards from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and recognition as Billboard's Artist of the Year (2010) and Woman of the Year (2015). She has also been included in several Forbes' power rankings and ranked fourth on VH1's Greatest Women in Music (2012). Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2010 and 2019 and placed her on their All-Time 100 Fashion Icons list. Her philanthropy and activism focus on mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights; she has her own non-profit organization, the Born This Way Foundation, which supports the wellness of young people. Gaga's business ventures include Haus Labs, a vegan cosmetics brand launched in 2019.
Black Jesus
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans, there's there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot, I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, ooh ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, oh
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
The lyrics to Lady Gaga's song "Black Jesus" talk about her experiences as a young artist living in New York City. The first verse describes her upbringing and her decision to move downtown at nineteen in order to pursue her dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry. She sings that she had better plans and knew she couldn't be stopped, as she was coming for their spot. However, she met a better man, which could be interpreted as finding a more fulfilling path.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a celebration of "black Jesus" on the runway, dressed in his best "amen fashion." The repetition emphasizes the importance of this image to Gaga and to the song's message. She focuses on celebrating new compassion and style, encouraging listeners to put on their own "amen fashion" and wear out their vision.
The final verse talks about dancing in a "revelation" of an underground pop civilization, where old symbolism is left behind. Gaga talks about feeding her mind with "concrete poetry" and expresses her belief that there is no way she could be stopped from pursuing her dreams. Overall, the lyrics celebrate self-expression and individuality, as well as the power of fashion and art in the quest for personal fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I grew up in New York City
Lady Gaga was born and raised in New York City.
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Lady Gaga was born on Broadway, a famous street in New York City.
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
Lady Gaga moved to downtown New York City at the age of nineteen.
To start a new life on the New York scene
Lady Gaga moved downtown to start a new life in the New York City music scene.
There's no way I could be stopped
Lady Gaga was determined to succeed and nothing could stop her.
Was taking my best shot
Lady Gaga was giving it her all.
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
Lady Gaga had a plan for success and nothing could get in her way.
Was coming for your spot I met a better man
Lady Gaga was competing for success with someone but found a better way to achieve it.
Amen, on the runway
The fashion show is about to start.
Dressed in his best
The models are dressed in their best outfits.
Amen fashion, on the runway
The fashion on display is a tribute to religious icons and themes.
Work it, black Jesus
The models are showcasing the clothing and accessories with style and confidence.
Dancing in my revelation
Lady Gaga is expressing her personal beliefs and artistic vision through dance.
Underground pop civilization
Lady Gaga is a part of a counterculture movement that is reinventing pop music.
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Lady Gaga's lyrics and music are designed to inspire and stimulate her listeners.
Old symbolism was left behind
Lady Gaga is creating a new aesthetic and cultural identity.
Put it on, amen fashion
Lady Gaga is encouraging her fans to wear the unique and bold fashion styles she is promoting.
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Lady Gaga is encouraging her fans to embrace a new era of empathy and understanding.
Style your passion
Lady Gaga believes that fashion is a powerful expression of individual identity and creativity.
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Lady Gaga is reinforcing the central theme of the song, which is the fusion of religious themes and contemporary fashion.
Jesus is the new black, oh
Lady Gaga is making a bold statement about the role of religion in modern culture.
Wear out your vision
Lady Gaga is urging her fans to explore new fashion styles and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Work it, black Jesus
The fashion show is reaching its climax and the models are giving it their all.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL EDWARD BLAIR, STEFANI J. GERMANOTTA
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Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black, aow!
I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby!
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I meet a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I meet a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Put it on
A-Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
Style your passion
Put it on
A-Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
Wear out your vision
Black Jesus
Black Jesus
Black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, aow!
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
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I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans, there's there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot, I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, ooh ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, oh
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Eletoralei
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Ow!
I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, ow
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
babajey
This album helped me during high school and I love it, probably her best album by far
Just Cade
Definitely her best for sure. Absolutely love this iconic piece of art.
Marco D
I love artpop
adelin pop
yes it is .her best.very powerful and artistic.also megavoice.genius album
Rob
I love Chromatica too.
babajey
Robert S yes Chromatica is amazing! But BTW will always hold a special place in my heart
Daviq Hakim
The production. The melody. The beat. The lyrics. Gaga really committed a crime to not release this as a single
TristanTre Art
I think this about two or three songs from literally every album she’s ever released lmao Still in denial about keeping hope alive that we get a video for Alice or Enigma before she releases another album.
x
Ugh I honestly miss the BTW era so much lol. She got so much shit for that era but it was honestly her best era, imo. I know in 20 years I'll still be thinking about how flawless this album/era was.
MapleStory012
SHIT? U kidding me, I love both Artpop and Born This Way eras.