In the verses and pre-chorus, Lady Gaga is addressing the person she refers to as a "swine" or a "pig inside a human body". She tells them to hush up, refusing to listen to their words anymore. She perceives them as trying to act special but ultimately being a shallow person deep down. The line "act like a swine" suggests that the person's behavior resembles that of an animal, lacking civility and decency. Gaga also mentions the need to consume something (possibly alcohol or drugs) to escape the influence of this person, as it is then that she avoids acting like a swine.
The chorus emphasizes the person's desire for Gaga, labeling them as a pig hiding within a human body. The term "squealer" further emphasizes their animalistic nature and adds a sense of disgust to their actions. Gaga refuses to submit to their advances and finds their behavior repulsive.
In the second verse, Gaga encourages the person to fully embrace their animalistic nature, calling them a "hog" and expressing their enjoyment of watching the person's physical movements and jiggling body. This could be interpreted as Gaga taking control of their own sexuality and using it as a form of empowerment.
The post-chorus repetition of "swine" intensifies the derogatory nature of the term, reinforcing her disgust towards the person in question.
The outro suggests defiance and a desire for freedom. Gaga instructs the listeners to paint their faces, possibly as a form of self-expression or rebellion. The exhortation to "catch the beat" may imply that through music and dance, they can reject societal expectations and embrace their true selves. Though the term "swine" is used throughout the song, Gaga aims to reclaim it, urging others to be "a swine just for the weekend" and celebrating individuality and liberation.
Overall, "Swine" can be seen as Gaga's rejection of toxic behavior and dehumanizing manipulation, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and stand up against those who seek to diminish them.
Swine
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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Don't speak don't wanna hear another
(Not another word from you)
You're just a ani-
Mal tryin' to act real special
(But deep down you are just a shrew)
Maybe I should have a little more just to stay out of my mind
Act like a swine
Act like a swine
I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you're so disgusting
You're just a pig inside
Do ya I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you're so disgusting
You're just a pig inside
Swine
Swine
Swine
Swine
Be that
Hog sweat it out you squealer
(Let your body jiggle)
Slap her skin-he
Love to watch her ass go wiggle
(It's the feel of ecstasy)
Maybe I should have a little more just to stay out of my mind
'Cause its when I'm not thinking with you that I act like a swine
Act like a swine
Act like a swine
I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you're so disgusting
You're just a pig inside
Do ya I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you're so disgusting
You're just a pig inside
Swine
Swine
Swine
Swine
Paint your face and
Paint his face and catch the beat
Paint your face and
Paint her face and catch the beat
Paint your face and
Be a swine just catch the beat
For the weekend
Catch the beat
C-catch the beat
Huh huh
C-catch the beat
C-catch the beat
Swine
Lady Gaga’s song Swine is a fierce and emotional anthem that expresses the artist’s feelings about betrayal and hurt caused by someone who pretended to be special. The opening lines of the song ask for silence and express a desire not to hear anything else from this person. The lyrics call out this person's true nature, saying they are an animal trying to act special but that deep down they are just a shrew. The chorus of the song highlights the pain caused by this person, and the artist admits that she might have to drink more just to stop thinking about them.
The second verse is more aggressive and features brutal lyrics that feature the artist calling out this person as just a pig in a human body, as the artist sings "squealer, squealer, squeal out you're so disgusting." The artist highlights how this person’s true nature has been revealed to her, and she promises not to be like them. The chorus repeats the message that this person is just a pig inside. The song ends with Gaga urging listeners to catch the beat like a swine.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush up
Please be quiet
Don't speak don't wanna hear another
I don't want to hear anything more from you
(Not another word from you)
Please be quiet and don't say anything else
You're just a ani-
You are similar to an animal
Mal tryin' to act real special
But you're trying to act like you're different
(But deep down you are just a shrew)
You are just like any other unpleasant person
Maybe I should have a little more just to stay out of my mind
Perhaps I need to consume more to alter my consciousness
'Cause its when I'm not thinking with you that I act like a swine
Because without you, I act immorally and degenerately
Act like a swine
Behave in a disgusting manner
I know I know I know I know you want me
I am aware that you desire me
Your just a pig inside a human body
On the inside, you are an unsophisticated, vulgar human
Squealer squealer squeal out you're so disgusting
You are repulsive and despicable
Do ya I know I know I know I know you want me
I know that you desire me
Swine
Disgusting animal
Swine
Filthy creature
Swine
Disgusting animal
Swine
Unclean animal
Be that
Become that
Hog sweat it out you squealer
Exert yourself fully, you disgusting person
(Let your body jiggle)
(Move your body freely)
Slap her skin-he
Hit a woman's skin
Love to watch her ass go wiggle
I enjoy watching her buttocks wiggle
(It's the feel of ecstasy)
(It brings me immense pleasure)
Paint your face and
Apply makeup to your face and
Paint his face and catch the beat
Apply makeup to his face and dance to the beat
Paint your face and
Apply makeup to your face and
Paint her face and catch the beat
Apply makeup to her face and dance to the beat
Paint your face and
Apply makeup to your face and
Be a swine just catch the beat
Behave like a disgusting animal and dance to the beat
For the weekend
For the weekend
Catch the beat
Dance to the beat
C-catch the beat
Catch the beat with emphasis
Huh huh
Laughs
C-catch the beat
Catch the beat with emphasis
C-catch the beat
Catch the beat with emphasis
Swine
Disgusting animal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEFANI GERMANOTTA, PAUL BLAIR, NICK MONSON, DINO ZISIS
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