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.
Do What U Want
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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Yeah yeah
Huh oh
Whoa whoa
Oh
I
I feel good
But then I trip over myself and I fall, I
I stand up
And then I'm OK
But then you print some shit that makes me want to scream
So do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
Do what you want, what you want with my body
What you want with my body
You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
My bones hurt from all the show hmm
But I don't feel the pain 'cause I'm a pro I
I sink in and then I'm okay eh,
'Cause my body belongs to you when I'm on stage eh
So do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Do what you want, what you want with my body
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
Do what you want, what you want with my body
What you want with my body!
You can't have my heart and
You won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
Sometimes I'm scared I suppose
If you ever let me go
I would fall apart (apart)
If you break my heart
So just take my body
And don't stop the party (ayy)
You can't have my heart
And you won't use my mind but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
You can't stop my voice 'cause
You don't own my life but
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want, Lady Gaga?
What you want with me, Christina?
Oh, what you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want with my body
Do what you want with me
What you want with my body, world
Help me now
What you want with my body (world, what you want with my body)
Do what you want with my body
The lyrics of Lady Gaga's song Do What U Want contain themes of power dynamics, specifically in the music industry. Gaga sings about feeling good and confident, but at times becoming vulnerable to the media's harsh criticism. She expresses frustration with journalists who write about her without regard for how it will affect her emotional well-being. At the same time, she acknowledges that her body is a part of her public image and feels that she has to let others do what they want with it. She also conveys the sense that her voice and mind belong only to herself, and that others can't use them for their own purposes.
Overall, the song is an anthem for self-empowerment and the right to control one's own body and mind. Gaga seems to be saying that while she may feel pressure to conform to society's expectations, she ultimately has the power to decide what she wants for herself. By asserting this message through her music, she encourages listeners to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh oh
Expression of surprise and excitement
Yeah yeah
Expression of agreement and enthusiasm
Whoa whoa
Expression of awe and amazement
Oh
Expression of realization or surprise
I feel good
I am confident and happy with myself
I walk alone
I am independent and self-reliant
But then I trip over myself and I fall, I
But sometimes I make mistakes and fail
I stand up
But I always pick myself up and keep going
And then I'm OK
And I am strong enough to handle criticism
But then you print some shit that makes me want to scream
But when you publish negative and hurtful things about me, it's difficult for me to stay calm and composed
So do what you want, what you want with my body
You can physically use me and objectify me however you like
Do what you want, don't stop, let's party
You can continue to mistreat me and exploit me for your own pleasure
Write what you want, say what you want 'bout me
You can say whatever you want about me, whether it's true or not
If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry
I am not ashamed or apologetic for who I am
You can't have my heart and you won't use my mind but
You cannot emotionally manipulate me and control me
My bones hurt from all the show hmm
Performing takes a significant physical toll on me
But I don't feel the pain 'cause I'm a pro I
But I have become experienced in dealing with the physical challenges of performing
I sink in and then I'm okay eh,
I immerse myself in my performance and become emotionally invested in it
'Cause my body belongs to you when I'm on stage eh
On stage, my body is a part of my performance and is used to entertain and please the audience
Sometimes I'm scared I suppose
Sometimes I feel vulnerable and afraid
If you ever let me go
If I lose the approval and adoration of my fans
I would fall apart (apart)
I would be emotionally devastated
If you break my heart
If my fans turn against me or stop supporting me
So just take my body
So I offer myself to my fans completely
And don't stop the party (ayy)
And I will continue to perform and entertain my fans, no matter what
What you want, Lady Gaga?
Christina Aguilera asks Lady Gaga what she wants
Oh, what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to Lady Gaga
Do what you want with me
Christina Aguilera gives Lady Gaga complete control over her
What you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to Lady Gaga again
Help me now
Expression of a cry for help or assistance
World, what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera offers her body to the entire world
Do what you want with my body
Christina Aguilera gives the world complete control over her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stefani J. Germanotta, Robert S. Kelly, Paul Edward Blair, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Martin Bresso
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