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.
Gypsy
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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 the 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,
He 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 rearview and fire up the jets
'Cause it's you and me
Baby, for life
Would you go with me?
(Tonight)
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, a gypsy, a 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
Adriano Ramos
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 it seem 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
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a 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
Would you go with me?
(For life)
See the world with me
'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy I'm
Russia, UK, Paris, I'm
Italian, Asian, Kompai
Africa, India, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a 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
TheNraveles
Never thought I'd cry so hard to such an upbeat song
Shakir Adair
LMFAOOOOOOOOO SAME
niickoli_cz
the other day i was balling to this song
rneumeye
This song is bittersweet and freedom and loneliness and joy and hope and power.... All in one.
That's why I cry everytime. 😭😭💕
Jaboi Jiraff
This song was criminally overlooked
ajbordallo
Jaboi Jiraff it’s an extra special song ✨ my favorite from the album too
Andrew Peterson
It's by far my favorite ArtPop song. I wish she'd do the original version live. On the ArtRave she did it on piano- but it wasn't the same...
Vincent Ruvo
The best song of the album. Her singing in this song is so much better than most pop divas. Should have won a Grammy!
Rafael Bernal
That sentence is valid for almost every single track in artpop
Matthew Jones
Seriously! I love Gaga. But, she never releases her best songs as singles!!!! Whyyyy!?