"Gypsy” was debuted in Germany. before performing the song, Lady Gaga had t… Read Full Bio ↴"Gypsy” was debuted in Germany. before performing the song, Lady Gaga had this to say to the audience about the song:

"So I wrote (“Gypsy”) when I was travelling around the world. And it was about this exact thing that you said to me… a gypsy doesn’t have a home. But I (a gypsy) do have a home. I have a home with you (all) always. This is my first performance of this record; it’s very special to me. Thank you for sharing it with me."

All in all, “Gypsy” is an autobiographical song for Gaga, representing her life after becoming an entertainer and romanticizing the idea of traveling the world like a gypsy: never grounded, never held down.

"I started writing “Gypsy” with RedOne, and then I finished writing it with DJ White Shadow and Madeon, and myself, obviously, and we finished the production together. I did a lot of the guitar parts on this song, it was sort of my main passion on this record, was getting some really exciting acoustic parts, and my buddy Tim, he plays guitar, he’s so so talented. And this song is about, you know, traveling the world, and sometimes feeling really really lonely, but being okay with being alone because I have my fans, and because, when I get to that different country everyday: they are my home, just for the day. And this record’s all about falling in love, but it’s also about what I think the key is to staying in love, and that’s not trying to stop the other person from being on their own journey, not trying to stop them from being who they are, or trying to change them. That’s really been the new success in my love life. It’s been in allowing the other person to be on their journey, and you be on yours, and that you just be really happy when you’re together and not try to change one another."

- Lady Gaga via SiriusXM (2013)

Gypsy
Lady Gaga Lyrics

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Sometimes a story has no end
Sometimes I think that we could just be friends
"'Cause I'm a wandering man", he said to me

And what about our future plans?
Does this thing we have even make sense?
When I got the whole world in front of me

So I said, "I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I love gypsy life
I don't wanna be alone forever
Maybe we can see the world together
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight, tonight"

So I just packed my baggage and
Said goodbye to family and friends
And took the road to nowhere on my own

Like Dorothy on a yellow brick
Hope my ruby shoes get us there quick
'Cause I left everyone I love at home

And I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I love gypsy life
I don't wanna be alone forever
Maybe we can see world together
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight, tonight

'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm

And then he asked me
Said, "Baby, why do we love each other?"
I said, "Honey, it's simple
It's the way that you love and treat your mother"

Thought that I would be alone forever
But I won't be tonight
I'm a man without a home
But I think with you I can spend my life
And you'll be my little gypsy princess
Pack your bags and we can chase the sunset
Bust the rear view and fire up the jets
'Cause it's you and me
Baby, for life

If you go with me
(For life)
See the world with me

'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm

Russia, UK, Paris, I'm
Italian, Asian, Kompai
Africa, India, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
Latin American, I don't speak German but I try
Someday in Jakarta, I'm
American, I'm gypsy, I
Bangkok, Australia, Malaysia
Sweden, Finland, Norway
Be my home just for the day
I'm a gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, hey

Overall Meaning

Lady Gaga's "Gypsy" is a soaring anthem about wanderlust and a thirst for new experiences. The song begins with the singer questioning the future of a relationship she is in, but ultimately decides that she loves her freedom too much to give it up. She decides to set out on her own, leaving everyone she loves behind to travel the world like a modern-day gypsy. Gaga's lyrics are full of vivid imagery, referencing Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz, ruby shoes and yellow brick roads, and the ability to "chase the sunset" with someone special.

Despite its upbeat sound and catchy chorus, "Gypsy" is a bittersweet song about the choices we make and the sacrifices we must sometimes make for the things we love. Gaga's powerful vocals reflect the deep emotions that underlie the lyrics, calling to mind the restless spirit of anyone who has ever felt trapped in one place, but is too afraid to leave it all behind.

Overall, "Gypsy" is a beautiful ode to the adventurous soul, and a reminder that sometimes the only way to find true happiness is to take a leap of faith and see where life takes us.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes a story has no end
At times, a story doesn't have a conclusion.

Sometimes I think that we could just be friends
On occasion, I consider the idea of us being just friends.

"'Cause I'm a wandering man", he said to me
He mentioned that he's a wanderer.

And what about our future plans?
What do we plan on doing about the future?

Does this thing we have even make sense?
Does the relationship we're in even make any sense?

When I got the whole world in front of me
There's a whole world of possibilities in front of me.

So I said, "I don't wanna be alone forever
I expressed that I don't want to be alone for the rest of my life

But I can be tonight
But I can be alone tonight

But I love gypsy life
But I love living my life like a gypsy

Maybe we can see the world together
Perhaps we could travel the world as companions

So I just packed my baggage and
I packed my bags and left

Said goodbye to family and friends
I bid farewell to my loved ones

And took the road to nowhere on my own
I went on a journey with no particular destination

Like Dorothy on a yellow brick
Similar to Dorothy from 'The Wizard of Oz' on the yellow brick road

Hope my ruby shoes get us there quick
I hope we get to the destination promptly like Dorothy's ruby shoes

'Cause I left everyone I love at home
I left all my loved ones behind

'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm...
I am a gypsy and I identify with this nomadic lifestyle

And then he asked me
Then he posed a question to me

Said, "Baby, why do we love each other?"
Asked why we love each other

I said, "Honey, it's simple It's the way that you love and treat your mother"
I replied that it's because of the way he loves and respects his mother

Thought that I would be alone forever
I thought I'd be alone for the rest of my life

But I won't be tonight
But I won't be alone tonight

I'm a man without a home
I don't have a home

But I think with you I can spend my life
But I believe I can spend my life with you

And you'll be my little gypsy princess
You'll be my companion in this gypsy lifestyle

Pack your bags and we can chase the sunset
Pack your bags, and we can go wherever we want and follow the sunset

Bust the rear view and fire up the jets
Leave the past, start anew, and move forward with determination

'Cause it's you and me Baby, for life
Because it's just you and me, together for the rest of our lives

If you go with me (For life) See the world with me
If you come with me, we can travel the world together

Russia, UK, Paris, I'm Italian, Asian, Kompai Africa, India, I'm A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm Latin American, I don't speak German but I try Someday in Jakarta, I'm American, I'm gypsy, I Bangkok, Australia, Malaysia Sweden, Finland, Norway Be my home just for the day
I am a gypsy, and I can identify with different cultures and places around the world, but I don't have a permanent home

I'm a gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, hey
I am a gypsy, and I embrace this lifestyle

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nadir Khayat, Stefani Germanotta, Hugo Leclercq

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