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 (2015β2016) 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.
Greatest
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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I don't know why you hurt inside,
Or what was said to make you cry.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest thing to me.
I don't wa-wanna waste another day,
Without telling you that, baby, you're great.
G-R-E-A-T.
Something you can face.
'Cause when I'm with you I fall apart (fall apart),
To heal your permanently broken heart (broken heart),
Baby, you're the greatest to me,
No, no matter what, what, what.
[Chorus:]
I don't know why you hurt inside,
Or what was said to make you cry.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest thing to me.
And when,
You're feeling like you're not enough,
I'll give you wings, I'll lift you up.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest, greatest thing to me.
[Lady Gaga:]
When all your thoughts are dark and insecure,
I'll build you a light, cause baby, I'm sure,
That loving you has made me better.
I'll take all your shadows and make sure that you shine.
[Cher & Lady Gaga:]
'Cause when I'm with you I fall apart (fall apart),
I hear your permanently broken heart (broken heart),
Baby, you're the greatest to me,
No, no matter what, what, what.
I don't know why you hurt inside,
Or what was said to make you cry.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest thing to me.
And when,
You're feeling like you're not enough,
I'll give you wings, I'll lift you up.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest, greatest thing to me.
[Cher:]
The greatest thing, greatest thing, greatest thing to me,
I will repeat myself so I know that you're l-listening.
The greatest thing, greatest thing, greatest thing to me,
I will repeat myself so I know you're l-listening.
'Cause when I'm with you I fall apart (fall apart),
To heal your permanently broken heart (broken heart),
Baby, you're the greatest to me,
No, no matter what, what, what.
[Chorus:]
I don't know why you hurt inside,
Or what was said to make you cry.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest thing to me.
And when,
You're feeling like you're not enough,
I'll give you wings, I'll lift you up.
I hope that you can see,
You are the greatest, greatest thing to
I don't know why you hurt inside
Or what was said to make you cry
I hope that you can see
You are the greatest thing to me and when
You're feeling like you're not enough
I'll give you wings, i'll lift you up
I hope that you can see
You are the greatest greatest thing to me
Cause when I'm with you I-I fall apart
I see your permantely broken heart
Baby, you're the greatest to me
No, no matter what, what, what
I don't know why you hurt inside
Or what was said to make you cry
I hope that you can see
You are the greatest thing to me and when
You're feeling like you're not enough
I'll give you wings, i'll lift you up
I hope that you can see
You are the greatest greatest thing to me
The lyrics to "Greatest" by Lady Gaga featuring Cher are an emotional ode to someone who is struggling with self-doubt, insecurity and who is feeling like they don't matter. Cher opens the song with empathetic sentiments, acknowledging the pain this person feels even though she does not know the reason why. She reassures this person that they are the greatest thing to her and encourages them to see that for themselves. Lady Gaga joins in and sings about how being in love with this person has made her a better person, wanting to bring light into their life and lift them up. Together, they continue to remind this person that they are the greatest thing and a source of strength no matter what they may be feeling.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a message of hope and comfort to anyone who may be struggling with self-doubt and low self-esteem. It is a reminder that they are loved and valued, even when they may not feel it. The song's message is powerful and uplifting, and it encourages everyone to see the light within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why you hurt inside
I don't understand the source of your pain
Or what was said to make you cry
I don't know what made you cry
I hope that you can see
I wish you could understand
You are the greatest thing to me and when
You mean everything to me, and if ever
You're feeling like you're not enough
You feel inadequate
I'll give you wings, i'll lift you up
I'll support you and give you confidence
Cause when I'm with you I-I fall apart
In your presence, I become vulnerable
I see your permantely broken heart
I understand that your heart is permanently damaged
Baby, you're the greatest to me
To me, you're exceptional
No, no matter what, what, what
Whatever happens, my opinion won't change
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zekedits7175
DL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1wIIg8CEzpZlySIuAeRZMnbrHcwROZq
@EduardoGonzalez-Luigi
from all versions, this is one of my favorites <3 thx for uploading =)
@sheridanmciver2858
This makes me want to cry. In a good way.
@masonobrien2342
Same
@tommylambert
Me too.
@winitommo
loved it
@FolkerUStange
Pachelbel's Canon in D - another beautiful interpretation of the 17th century classic. Always a pleasure to use and always a pleasure to listen to. Possibly the most modified melody in the world...
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@Patrick-yj6jl
Perfectπ
@ThereGoesKitty
without Cher it sounds like a Fame era song
@lisagarland7563
yesπ