Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, (bor… Read Full Bio ↴Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, (born March 28, 1986 in New York, NY) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, The Fame, and its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the EP The Fame Monster (2009), which yielded the successful singles "Bad Romance", "Telephone" and "Alejandro".

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.

Do What U Want ft. R. Kelly
Lady GaGa Lyrics

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Huh oh
Yeah yeah
Huh oh
Whoa woa
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 (ey!)

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 make it ?
What you want will make us cleaner
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lady Gaga's "Do What U Want" ft. R. Kelly depict the singer's feelings towards the press and media, which have often criticized her public image and personal life. Gaga expresses her frustration with tabloid journalism and the negative portrayals of her in the media, but also acknowledges her willingness to allow others to use her body for their own entertainment. The song has been interpreted as a commentary on society's objectification and commodification of women's bodies, particularly in the entertainment industry.

The chorus, "Do what you want, what you want with my body," can be seen as a nod to the systemic objectification of women, as well as a message of empowerment for women to take control of their own bodies and sexuality. Meanwhile, the lines "You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind" suggest that Gaga is aware of the potential harm caused by allowing others to use her body, but she is still willing to do so to further her career.

Overall, "Do What U Want" is a complex song that can be interpreted in a variety of ways. While some see it as a feminist anthem about sexual empowerment, others view it as problematic due to R. Kelly's involvement on the track and his history of sexual abuse allegations.

Line by Line Meaning

Huh oh
Expressing a feeling of surprise or emotion.

Yeah yeah
An enthusiastic agreement or encouragement.

Huh oh
Expressing a feeling of surprise or emotion.

Whoa woa
Expressing a moment of shock or awe.

Oh
Expressing a feeling of realization or acknowledgement.

I
Referring to the singer, Lady Gaga.

I feel good
Lady Gaga feels good about herself and is confident.

I walk alone
Lady Gaga is an independent person, who is capable of being alone.

But then I trip over myself and I fall, I
Lady Gaga makes mistakes, experiences failure but picks herself up with resilience.

I stand up
Lady Gaga picks herself up after every failure and stands up to keep going.

And then I'm OK
Lady Gaga is okay after overcoming her failures because of her resilience.

But then you print some shit that makes me want to scream
Lady Gaga gets upset when people publish negative things about her.

So do what you want, what you want with my body
Lady Gaga allows people to have control over her body according to their wishes.

Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
Encouraging people to have a good time and do what they want with her body.

Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
Lady Gaga wants people to express their opinions about her without worrying about her reaction.

If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
Lady Gaga is not sorry for being herself, and will not apologize for anything she does.

You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind but
Lady Gaga is strong willed and will not let anyone have control over her heart and mind.

My bones hurt from all the show hmm
Lady Gaga acknowledges the physical pain she endures while performing on stage.

But I don't feel the pain 'cause I'm a pro I
Lady Gaga knows how to handle the pain and ignore it because of her experience and professionalism.

I sink in and then I'm okay eh
Lady Gaga is able to immerse herself in her performance and feel better despite feeling pain earlier.

'Cause my body belongs to you when I'm on stage eh
Lady Gaga gives her body to her fans while she is on stage performing for them.

Sometimes I'm scared I suppose
Lady Gaga has fears like every human being.

If you ever let me go
Lady Gaga fears losing the support of her fans.

I would fall apart (apart)
Lady Gaga's life would completely fall apart without the support of her fans.

If you break my heart
Lady Gaga is emotionally invested in her fans and feels betrayed if they do not support her.

So just take my body
Lady Gaga wants her fans to take control of her body during her performances.

And don't stop the party (ey!)
Lady Gaga wants her fans to keep the party going by enjoying themselves at her show.

Do what you want with me
Lady Gaga allows people to do anything they want with her emotionally and physically.

What you want make it?
Lady Gaga asks her fans to take her where they want her to go emotionally.

What you want will make us cleaner
Lady Gaga believes that fans having what they want from her will make them all feel better.

What you want with my body
Lady Gaga repeats the idea that fans can do anything they want with her body.

Help me now
A plea for help or support from fans.

What you want with my body (world)(what you want with my body)
A reminder that the entire world has control over her body when she is on stage.

Do what you want with my body
The refrain repeats that fans have freedom to use her body as they wish.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARTIN BRESSO, PAUL EDWARD BLAIR, ROBERT S. KELLY, STEFANI J. GERMANOTTA, WILLIAM SAMI ETIENNE GRIGAHCINE

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