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.
Christmas Tree [Ft.Space Cowbo
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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Ra pa pam pam, ra pa pam pam
Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala
Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala
The only place you wanna be
Is underneath my Christmas tree
Is underneath my Christmas tree
Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala
Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala
Ho ho ho, under the mistletoe
Yes, everybody knows
We will take off our clothes
Yes, if you want us to we will
You, oh ,oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Oh, oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Light you up, put you on top, let's falalalala (let's go)
Light you up, put you on top, let's falalalala (let's go)
Ho ho ho, under the mistletoe
Yes everybody knows
We will take off our clothes
Yes, if you want us to we will
You, oh ,oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Oh, oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Here, here, here
The best time of the year
Take off my stocking's we're
I'm spreading Christmas cheer
Yes, if you want us to we will
You, oh, oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Oh, oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Space cowboy, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, there she goes
Space cowboy, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga
Here we go
Cherry, cherry, boom, boom
The song "Christmas Tree" by Lady Gaga is a seductive and playful tune that describes the desire to be with a lover during the holidays. The lyrics suggest that the only place the singer's partner wants to be is under her Christmas tree. The repeated refrain of "Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala" can be interpreted as a sexual invitation. The song also mentions mistletoe and taking off clothes, further emphasizing the sexual nature of the lyrics.
This song can be interpreted as a representation of the commercialization and sexualization of Christmas. Lady Gaga uses the imagery of the Christmas tree - a symbol of holiday spirit and family togetherness - to convey a more sensual message. In addition, the song incorporates Christmas-themed language such as "falalalalalalala" and "ho ho ho" to create a festive atmosphere, but the sexual overtones remain prominent.
Overall, "Christmas Tree" by Lady Gaga can be viewed as a playful, sexualized take on the holiday season. It is a departure from traditional Christmas music, but it serves as an interesting commentary on the way that society views and celebrates the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Ra pa pam pam, ra pa pam pam
The song begins with a playful drumroll to set the mood for the listener.
Light me up put me on top, let's falalalalalalala
Lady Gaga is representing herself as a Christmas tree and asking to be decorated, letting the festive spirit in.
The only place you wanna be
Is underneath my Christmas tree
Lady Gaga is enticing a significant other to spend the holiday season with her by insinuating that intimacy waits under her Christmas tree.
Ho ho ho, under the mistletoe
Yes, everybody knows
We will take off our clothes
Yes, if you want us to we will
Lady Gaga is welcoming some holiday romance that involves sneaking a kiss under the mistletoe and engaging in intimate activity. This part emphasizes that everything is consensual and no one is being forced into anything they don't want to do.
You, oh ,oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
Oh, oh, a Christmas
My Christmas tree is delicious
The lines suggest that the person Lady Gaga is singing to is appealing as a romantic partner, with the added component of holiday festivity making them especially 'delicious.'
Light you up, put you on top, let's falalalala (let's go)
Light you up, put you on top, let's falalalala (let's go)
Lady Gaga is revealing here that she is not the only one in the scenario asking to be decorated, but also that her significant other's involvement is essential for the party to get started.
Here, here, here
The best time of the year
Take off my stocking's we're
I'm spreading Christmas cheer
Yes, if you want us to we will
The lines suggest that they're having a great time and making the most out of the holiday season together. Lady Gaga is also teasing that she's 'spreading' something extra for the festivities, signaling further intimacy.
Space cowboy, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga, there she goes
Space cowboy, Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga
Here we go
Cherry, cherry, boom, boom
The verse portrays Lady Gaga as a space cowboy, emphasizing how wild the party can get as the night wears on. The line 'cherry, cherry, boom, boom' acts as a sort of finale to the song, signaling that the holiday excitement has reached a climax.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK DRESTI, MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM, STEFANI GERMANOTTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Orion
Rip Christmas tree never will be loved so underrated only true monsters listen to this
literally not me
yep mmhmm
luverben
yes
cinnamelx
I wanna be friends with people who still remember this bop
Marsh318O7
They played this on the radio
brad bowlamma
facts but I'm spreading holiday cheer by sharing this to friends wether they want it or not lol
destiny swopes
Perfect song to play when there are grown ups surrounding you.
Moritz s
loved it in 2008/2009 still love it
chatter572
Even as a big fan this is possibly her best song! So damn catchy! lol
TTNFT
I love this song. Space Cowboy's voice just gets to me. In a good way. It sounds beautiful to me. My Chem likes coffee