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.

Money Honey
Lady GaGa Lyrics

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That's M-O-N-E-why so sexy?

Damn, I love the Jag, the jet, and the mansion, oh yeah
And I enjoy the gifts and the trips to the islands, oh yeah
It's good to live expensive, you know it
But my knees get weak, intensive

When you give me k-kisses (that's money, honey)

When I'm your lover and your mistress (that's money, honey)
When you touch me, it's so delicious (that's money, honey)
Baby, when you tear me to pieces (that's money, honey)

That's M-O-N-E-why so sexy? I

Damn, I'd love a boat by the beach on the West Coast, oh yeah
And I'd enjoy some fine champagne while my girls toast, oh yeah
It's good to live expensive, you know it
But my knees get weak, intensive

When you give me k-kisses (that's money, honey)
When I'm your lover and your mistress (that's money, honey)
When you touch me, it's so delicious (that's money, honey)
Baby, when you tear me to pieces (that's money, honey)

You know I 'preciate the finer things
But it's not what makes me happiest, baby (I can do without it, babe)
Your tender loving's more than I can handle
Never burn out this candle baby, baby

K-k-k-k-kisses (that's money, honey)
When I'm your lover and your mistress (that's money, honey)
When you touch me, it's so delicious (that's money, honey)
Baby, when you tear me to pieces (that's money, honey)

When you give me k-kisses (that's money, honey)
When I'm your lover and your mistress (that's money, honey)
When you touch me, it's so delicious (that's money, honey)
Baby, when you tear me to pieces (that's money, honey)
When you give me k-kisses (that's money, honey)
When I'm your lover and your mistress (that's money, honey)
When you touch me, it's so delicious (that's money, honey)
Baby, when you tear me to pieces (that's money, honey)

That's M-O-N-E-why so sexy? I

Overall Meaning

In "Money Honey," Lady Gaga sings about her love for material possessions and how they make her feel desired, luxurious, and sexy. She mentions her expensive lifestyle, including owning a Jag, taking trips to islands, and living in a mansion. She revels in the attention and gifts that come with being pampered and spoiled, but her kneeling down before her partner and receiving love is what really strengthens her. She also notes that while she enjoys the finer things in life, she doesn't need them to be happy, as the love and affection of her partner is enough to make her feel fulfilled.

The song tells us that wealth and extravagance can give us pleasure and entertainment, but it's the love and connection we share with others that truly enriches our lives. Lady Gaga's lyrics capture the experience of wanting to be loved and appreciated, while also indulging in the luxurious side of life. This song can be interpreted as a critique of the materialistic aspects of our society, but it can also be seen as an expression of the need for love and companionship, even if it involves indulging in the finer things in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Damn, I love the Jag, the jet and the mansion Oh yeah And I enjoy the gifts and trips to the islands Oh yeah
I really enjoy having expensive things and going on luxurious trips

When you give me k-kisses That's money, honey When I'm your lover and your mistress That's money, honey
When you show me affection and make me feel desired, that is worth a lot to me

When you touch me it's so delicious That's money, honey Baby, when you tear me to pieces That's money, honey
When you physically pleasure me and rough me up a bit, that is also worth a lot to me

Damn, I'd love a boat by the beach on the west coast Oh yeah And I'd enjoy some fine champagne while my girls toast Oh yeah
I would really enjoy having a boat on the west coast and drinking expensive champagne with my friends

You know I appreciate the finer things But it's not what makes me happiest, baby (I can do without it, babe) Your tender loving's more than I can handle Never burn out this candle, baby, baby
I do enjoy having nice things, but what truly makes me happy is your love and affection, which I cherish deeply

That's M O N E Y, so sexy, I
Money is attractive and alluring to me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nadir Khayat, Bilal Hajji, Stefani Germanotta

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