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.
Black Jesus + Amen Fashion
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans, there's there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot, I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, ooh ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, oh
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
The song Black Jesus + Amen Fashion by Lady Gaga is an anthem for self-expression and individuality. In the first verse, Gaga talks about her upbringing in New York City and her pursuit of success in the city. She speaks about the challenges she faced in making a name for herself but how she persevered through it all. The chorus is a call for celebration - celebrating one's own personal style and expressing oneself, regardless of societal norms.
The second verse speaks about Gaga's artistic journey and how she drew inspiration from underground pop culture and poetry. She talks about leaving behind old symbolism and breaking free from the status quo. The chorus repeats the message of the importance of celebrating one's individuality and personal style.
The bridge of the song finishes with the powerful line "Jesus is the new black," which can be interpreted as a message of empowerment and the rebirth of self. The final chorus emphasizes the message of embracing one's unique style and self-expression through fashion.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of celebrating oneself and breaking free from societal norms to embrace one's unique style and personality.
Line by Line Meaning
I grew up in New York City
Lady Gaga was born and raised in New York City.
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
She was literally born on Broadway in New York City.
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
She moved downtown Manhattan when she was only nineteen.
To start a new life on the New York scene
She moved to Manhattan to become part of the New York art and music scene.
There's no way I could be stopped
Lady Gaga was determined and nothing could hold her back.
Was taking my best shot
She was doing everything in her power to succeed.
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
She had big plans and was too determined to be stopped by anyone.
Was coming for your spot I met a better man
She realized that there were better things for her than what she originally wanted.
Amen, on the runway
Amen is a fashion designer, and Gaga is admiring him on the runway.
Dressed in his best
Amen is dressed in his best clothing on the runway.
Amen fashion, on the runway
The fashion that Amen is displaying is called 'Amen fashion'.
Work it, black Jesus
She is encouraging people to show off in the fashion style 'Amen fashion' while making a reference to Jesus Christ.
Dancing in my revelation
She is expressing the feeling of experiencing something while dancing.
Underground pop civilization
She was involved in underground pop culture.
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Concrete poetry refers to poetry that has a visual design, and this stimulated Gaga's mind.
Old symbolism was left behind
She abandoned old symbolism in favor of new ideas.
Put it on, amen fashion
She is encouraging people to wear the 'Amen fashion' style.
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
She is promoting the new compassion that the 'Amen fashion' style brings.
Put it on, amen fashion
She is again encouraging people to wear 'Amen fashion' style.
Celebrate, ooh ooh, style your passion
She is encouraging people to show off their passion through their style.
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
She is referring to the fashion designer as 'Black Jesus' as a term of respect.
Jesus is the new black, oh
She is using the phrase 'Jesus is the new black' to mean that the fashion designer is the new trendsetter.
Amen, on the runway
She is again admiring the fashion designer Amen on the runway.
Dressed in his best
Amen is still wearing his best clothes on the runway.
Amen fashion, on the runway
The 'Amen fashion' style is still being showcased on the runway.
Work it, black Jesus
She again encourages people to show off in the 'Amen fashion' style with a reference to Jesus Christ.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERMANOTTA, STEFANI / BLAIR, PAUL
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Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black, aow!
I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby!
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I meet a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I meet a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Put it on
A-Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
Style your passion
Put it on
A-Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen Fashion
Celebrate, uh uh!
Wear out your vision
Black Jesus
Black Jesus
Black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, aow!
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen Fashion, on the runway
Work it! Black Jesus
TIWPOR IS REAL
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I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had better plans, there's there's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot, I met a better man
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, ooh ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen fashion
Celebrate, oh oh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, oh
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Amen, on the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion, on the runway
Work it, black Jesus
Eletoralei
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Ow!
I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Moved downtown when I was just nineteen
To start a new life on the New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be stopped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, style your passion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, a new compassion
Put it on, amen, fashion
Celebrate, ooh-ooh, wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black, ow
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
Amen
On the runway, dressed in his best
Amen, fashion
On the runway, work it, Black Jesus
babajey
This album helped me during high school and I love it, probably her best album by far
Just Cade
Definitely her best for sure. Absolutely love this iconic piece of art.
Marco D
I love artpop
adelin pop
yes it is .her best.very powerful and artistic.also megavoice.genius album
Rob
I love Chromatica too.
babajey
Robert S yes Chromatica is amazing! But BTW will always hold a special place in my heart
Daviq Hakim
The production. The melody. The beat. The lyrics. Gaga really committed a crime to not release this as a single
TristanTre Art
I think this about two or three songs from literally every album she’s ever released lmao Still in denial about keeping hope alive that we get a video for Alice or Enigma before she releases another album.
x
Ugh I honestly miss the BTW era so much lol. She got so much shit for that era but it was honestly her best era, imo. I know in 20 years I'll still be thinking about how flawless this album/era was.
MapleStory012
SHIT? U kidding me, I love both Artpop and Born This Way eras.