It is a dance-pop and synth-pop song influenced by electro rock and house music. The track features electronic church bells, a driving electro organ sound, techno beats and a funk rock influenced breakdown. The lyrics are a tribute to Gaga's love of the nightlife and partying, while serving as a homage to her hometown.
"Marry the Night" received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its grand and euphoric dance nature. They furthermore found influences of Italian disco music producer Giorgio Moroder and American rock musician Bruce Springsteen in the song.
Marry the Night
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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I won't give up on my life
I'm a warrior queen
Live passionately tonight
I'm gonna marry the dark
Gonna make love to the stark
I'm a soldier to my own emptiness
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
I'm gonna lace up my boots
Throw on some leather and cruise
Down the street that I love
In my fishnet gloves
I'm a sinner
Then I'll go down to the bar
But I won't cry anymore
I'll hold my whiskey up high
Kiss the bartender twice
I'm a loser
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Nothing's too cool
To take me from you
New York is not
Just a tan that you'll never loose
Love is the new
Denim or black
Skeleton guns
Or wedding bells in the attic
Get Ginger ready
Climb to El Camino front
Won't poke holes in the seats with my heels
'Cause that's where we make love
Come on and run
Turn the car on and run
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna burn a hole in the road
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothin' on these streets to explore
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
I'm gonna marry, marry
I'm gonna marry, marry
Come on, come on
The night, the night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night
The night, the night, the night
The night, the night
The song "Marry the Night" by Lady Gaga is an anthem about seizing the night and taking control of your own life. The lyrics are about not giving up on your dreams and being a warrior queen/soldier against your own emptiness. She talks about marrying the darkness and making love to it as a way to conquer it. Gaga also reveals vulnerability in the song when she says she won't cry anymore, but she is a loser. The chorus is a repetition of her decision to marry the night, leaving nothing on the streets to explore.
This song can be interpreted as a celebration of self-love, self-empowerment, and making the most of the moments in life. Lady Gaga mentions lacing up her boots and throwing on leather, showing her readiness to take on whatever comes her way. The lines about New York also suggest taking on the world in a bold way as the city is notoriously full of excitement and adventure.
Overall, "Marry the Night" can be seen as a call to action for people to embrace their power and not be afraid to go after what they want. Gaga's words encourage strength and resiliency, making this an inspiring and uplifting song for anyone who needs to feel motivated to keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm making a commitment to the darkness and all that comes with it
I won't give up on my life
I'm determined to keep living and be successful
I'm a warrior queen
I'm a strong woman who will fight for what I want
Live passionately tonight
I will enjoy the moment to the fullest and with great enthusiasm
Gonna make love to the stark
I will embrace the harsh reality of life and find beauty in it
I'm a soldier to my own emptiness
I battle with my own feelings of emptiness and overcome them through strength and resilience
I am a winner
I am victorious in the face of adversity
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I will not let my past pain control my present emotions
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
I will fully experience everything and not hold back
M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
I am fully committed to the dark and to living life intensely
Down the street that I love
I will travel through the world with great passion and enthusiasm
I'm a sinner
I am not perfect, but I embrace my flaws and my unconventional spirit
But I won't cry anymore
I will not let my past hurt control my present emotions, and I will keep moving forward
Kiss the bartender twice
I will fully enjoy my life, and embrace every little moment
I'm a loser
I may not win at everything, but I will still live life fully and have unique experiences
Nothing's too cool to take me from you
There's nothing that can distract me from living my life fully and passionately
Love is the new denim or black
Love is a powerful and iconic force that is always in style
Skeleton guns or wedding bells in the attic
Life can have both darkness and light, but we should embrace it all
Won't poke holes in the seats with my heels 'cause that's where we make love
I will not sabotage my own happiness, and will live in the moment fully
Come on and run, turn the car on and run
Let's escape from the mundane and let life's journey take us on a wild ride
I'm gonna burn a hole in the road
I will leave my mark on the world, and make my life unforgettable
The night, the night, the night, the night
The darkness is a powerful and unforgettable time that we should embrace and enjoy fully
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Fernando Garibay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rrober93
I FUCKING MISS THIS ERA
@micoarellano4950
😢 me too
@Angel-eu9rw
Same, it brings back so many memories
@mamamia1499
Lol,you sound like you're thinking about your youth back in the 70s or 80s ;)
This wasn't an "era"/or THAT long ago,but Ok ;)
@islandtic419
+mamá mía it was an era you dumbfuck, all singles from an album make an era and it happened 5 years ago
@CHopeBerlin
hey..there is no need to be that rude. she wasnt either. so why do u need to be!
@middleohnowherenj7426
My dear Gaga , back in 2012 I was being rushed to the hospital while having a massive panic attack . I was a 14 year old girl . I had cut my chest all over , I wasn’t myself . I couldn’t think , i couldn’t speak , I couldn’t breathe . I was out of it . My dad was driving me to the hospital and as I sat there in the backseat ,contemplating how my life was ultimately gonna end , this song came on the radio . Marry the Night . Even if I couldn’t think , breathe or reason , your words spoke to me . I was gonna marry the night , that night . I was gonna embrace who I was , my pain , my darkness and I was gonna come out , on the other side . A winner. Alive . Holding hands with it . Thank you because yes , your art saves people . My heart is with you .
@theaaaa4180
♡.
@kukuhsantoso5190
Thanks for sharing dear
Stay strong ❤️
@POPDATA
😭❤ wow