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.
Maybe It's Time
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
And the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring' 'em here
You know I would, you know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the worldly man was lost and that the hell was real
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your plans
Hella drain to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Lady Gaga’s song “Maybe It’s Time” is a reflective and contemplative piece that comes towards the end of the movie ─ A Star is Born. The song provides a moment of introspection into the character Jack Maine’s life, as he struggles with addiction, his past and how he sees the changing world around him. The narrative of the song is centered around the theme of change, and how it takes a lot of effort, courage and reflection to embrace it.
The opening line “Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die” sets the tone for the entire song, encouraging listeners to leave behind their preconceptions and long-held beliefs that may be holding them back. In the second verse, Lady Gaga speaks about how nobody knows what awaits us after death but yet we still choose to believe in what we have heard or read. She grapples with the uncertainty of life and how people choose to cope with it. The third and fourth stanzas focus on her childhood experiences where she was taught about the reality of hell and that the worldly man was lost. Later, reflecting on her life, she says that she's glad she can't go back to where she came from because those days were gone forever. This verse is a meditation on youth, lost innocence, and the inability to return to the past to correct one’s mistakes.
“Maybe It’s Time” ends with a clear call-to-action, “Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die,” which Lady Gaga repeated throughout the song. It is a prompt to listeners to make necessary changes in their life and view their existence with fresh eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It might be necessary to leave behind the outdated practices and beliefs that are keeping us from growing and evolving.
It takes a lot to change a man
Changing one’s mindset and behavior takes significant effort and dedication.
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Attempting to change oneself can be a difficult and intimidating process.
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
There is no way of knowing for certain what happens after we pass away.
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
Many people base their beliefs on what they have been told, rather than seeking out the truth for themselves.
And the things they read
The things people read can heavily influence their beliefs and understanding of the world.
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I am grateful that I have been able to move beyond my past and grow into a better version of myself.
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
I am relieved that I have left certain negative experiences and people behind me forever.
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring' 'em here
However, if it were possible, I would bring back positive aspects and influences from my past to help me in the present.
You know I would, you know I would
That is how much I value and cherish those experiences and people from my past.
Nobody speaks to God these days
It seems that fewer people are seeking a connection with a higher power in the current era.
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
However, I like to believe that if there is a God, he is watching over us and finding humor in our quirky and often misguided ways.
When I was a child they tried to fool me
As a child, I was misled and fed false information about the nature of the world and our place in it.
Said the worldly man was lost and that the hell was real
I was taught that those who pursued material success and worldly pleasures were misguided, and that a place of eternal punishment existed for those who strayed from certain religious teachings.
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
However, I have come to realize that the real challenges and struggles of life can be just as difficult and painful as any mythical afterlife.
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
This world can often feel like a never-ending cycle of fortune and misfortune, ebbing and flowing in unpredictable ways.
Spinnin' still
Despite our attempts to control and understand it, life and the world continue to move and change beyond our control.
It takes a lot to change your plans
Adjusting course and re-thinking one’s goals can be a time-consuming and emotionally taxing process.
Hella drain to change your mind
Changing one’s opinions and beliefs can be exhausting and cause a great deal of mental and emotional strain.
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Overall, it may be beneficial to let go of the outdated thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving us, and focus on growth and personal development.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Isbell
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@vilci84
Maybe it's time
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
And the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring' 'em here
You know I would, you know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the worldly man was lost and that the hell was real
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your plans
And a train to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
@messiassilva5771
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
In the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But If I could take spirits from my past and bringin' 'em here
You know I would, You know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to thank he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the world lament was lost and that the hell was real
But I've seen hell there ain't no
And this world's one big old Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your blame
And tryin' to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Talvez Seja a Hora
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
É preciso muito para mudar um homem
Caramba, é preciso muito para tentar
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Algumas pessoas simplesmente acreditam nas coisas que ouviram
Nas coisas que eles lêem
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Estou feliz por não poder voltar de onde eu vim
Eu estou feliz que esses dias se foram, foram para sempre
Mas se eu pudesse pegar espíritos do meu passado e trazê-los aqui
Você sabe que eu faria Você sabe que eu faria
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Eu gostaria de agradecer que ele está olhando para baixo e rindo de nossos caminhos
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Quando eu era criança eles tentaram me enganar
Disse que o lamento do mundo estava perdido e que o inferno era real
Mas eu vi o inferno não há
E esse mundo é uma grande e velha Roda de Catherine
Ainda girando
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
É preciso muito para mudar sua culpa
E tentando mudar sua mente
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Oh, talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
@kiarajimenez6497
so Bradley is an actor that I didn´t know could sing and Lady Gaga is a singer that I didn´t know could act and both of them are amazing in those arts.
@dramaticsoul6586
jajajajajaja
@kiarajimenez6497
@@dramaticsoul6586 que te hace gracia?
@dramaticsoul6586
+Kiara jimenez la ironía. :)
@ployjornkhokkruad6431
Couldn't agree more!
@lostcosmos3245
No, theyre not.
@ScarlettJ1221
It's time that Bradley should come out with his own album
@miguelhiga6133
ScarlettP as well as Gaga
@Nina-jc3eb
Shut up guys, they've just made a movie with loads of good songs.
@GGMM1579
Dancing Goat right? He has songs right in front of you. Stfu