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 (2015โ2016) 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.
Paper_Gangsta
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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Dink in link in, sand-script with a fan
Remembering me, before it began
Sometimes I felt so def in a jam
But the ones who loved me, told me to stop
Like home girl can't catch shit if it drops
A superwoman chick, you know that I am
Some shit don't fly by me in a man
'Cause I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Got something really shiny to start
Want me to sign there on your range rover heart?
I've heard it before
Yeah, the dinners were nice
Till your diamond words melted into some ice
You should been rapping to the beat of my song Mr. California,
Paper gangsta and I'm lookin' for love, not an
Not an empty page full of stuff that means nothing but
You've been played
'Cause I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
In Lady Gagaโs song โPaper Gangsta,โ she speaks out against people who are all talk and no action. In the song, Gaga seems to be reflecting on her past and how some people didnโt believe in her or thought she was just a โpaper gangsta,โ someone who talks big but doesnโt follow through. She remembers feeling deflated by criticism but also motivated by love and support from those who believed in her. Gaga sings that she won't sign her life away to someone who only has โflavorโ but no real follow-through, and she doesn't want to get involved in โfunny businessโ or be duped by fakers. Gagaโs message seems to be that she wants to be surrounded by real people who are genuine and committed, not just flashy and insincere.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight rush, with a pen in my hand
I work through the night, writing my own music with passion and purpose.
Dink in link in, sand-script with a fan
I use all the tools at my disposal to create something meaningful and authentic.
Remembering me, before it began
I stay true to myself and my roots, even as I navigate the complexities of fame and success.
Sometimes I felt so def in a jam
I've faced challenges and setbacks, but I don't let them defeat me - I keep pushing forward.
But the ones who loved me, told me to stop
Sometimes, people close to me have tried to hold me back, saying I'm not good enough or I should quit. But I don't listen to them.
Like home girl can't catch shit if it drops
I don't let failure get me down - I keep striving for my goals, and I'll catch whatever opportunities come my way.
A superwoman chick, you know that I am
I believe in myself and my abilities, and I won't settle for anything less than greatness.
Some shit don't fly by me in a man
I won't let anyone, especially men, try to take advantage of me or tell me what to do.
'Cause I do not accept any less
I have high standards for myself and others, and I won't settle for mediocrity or BS.
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
I want to surround myself with people who are genuine, talented, and dedicated to their craft - people who inspire me to be my best self.
Don't want no paper gangsta
I don't want to be a sellout or sign away my creative freedom to some corporate suit who doesn't care about me or my art.
Won't sign away my life to
I won't let anyone else control my destiny, my creativity, or my sense of self-worth.
Someone whose got the flavor
I want to work with people who are talented, passionate, and authentic - who have something meaningful to say and a unique way of expressing it.
But don't have no follow through
I won't work with people who are all talk and no action - who make promises they can't keep or flake out when things get tough.
Wont sign no monkey papers
I won't be a pawn in someone else's game, and I won't let anyone treat me like a disposable commodity or object.
I don't do funny business
I won't compromise my morals, values, or vision for anyone or anything - not even for fame, money, or success.
Not interested in fakers
I won't associate with people who are fake, inauthentic, or deceptive - who try to take credit for my work, undermine my success, or manipulate me for their own gain.
Got something really shiny to start
I have something special and valuable to offer the world - something that shines with my unique talents, skills, and experiences.
Want me to sign there on your range rover heart?
Some people want me to sell out and sign away my integrity and creative control for their own profit or personal gain.
I've heard it before
I've been approached by these kinds of people before, and I'm not interested in their deals or schemes.
Yeah, the dinners were nice
Some people try to win me over with fancy dinners, gifts, or flattery - but that won't sway me.
Till your diamond words melted into some ice
Eventually, these people's promises and gifts reveal their true nature - that they're cold, superficial, and ultimately empty.
You should been rapping to the beat of my song Mr. California, Paper gangsta and I'm lookin' for love, not an, Not an empty page full of stuff that means nothing but, You've been played
I won't let anyone take advantage of my talent, my creativity, or my love - and I won't let anyone distract me from my true goals and passions.
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NADIR KHAYAT, STEFANI GERMANOTTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bo_05
Midnight rush, with a pen in my hand
Dink in link in, sand-script with a fan
Remembering me, before it began
Sometimes I felt so def in a jam
But the ones who loved me, told me to stop
Like home girl can't catch shit if it drops
A superwoman chick, you know that I am
Some shit don't fly by me in a man
'Cause I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Got something really shiny to start
Want me to sign there on your range rover heart?
I've heard it before
Yeah, the dinners were nice
Till your diamond words melted into some ice
You should been rapping to the beat of my song Mr. California,
Paper gangsta and I'm lookin' for love, not an
Not an empty page full of stuff that means nothing but
You've been played
'Cause I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no paper gangsta
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Oh oh
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
Don't want no paper gangsta
@bo_05
Midnight rush, with a pen in my hand
Inkin' Lincoln, sand-script with a fan
Remembering me, before it began
Sometimes I felt so Def in the Jam
But the ones who loved me, told me to stop
Like homegirl can't catch shit if it drops
A superwoman chick, you know that I am
Some shit don't fly by me in a man
Cuz I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
[Chorus:]
Don't want no PAPER GANGSTA
Won't sign away my life to
Someone whose got the flavor
But don't have no follow through
Don't want no PAPER GANGSTA
Wont sign no monkey papers
I don't do funny business
Not interested in fakers
Don't want no PAPER GANGSTA
Uh oh
Don't want no PAPER GANGSTA
Uh oh
Got something really shiny to start
Want me to sign there on your Range Rover heart?
I've heard it before
Yeah, the dinners were nice
Till your diamond words melted into some ice
You should been rapping to the beat of my song Mr. California
PAPER GANGSTA and I'm lookin' for love
Not an empty page full of stuff that means nothing but
"You've been played"
Cuz I do not accept any less
Than someone just as real, as fabulous
[Chorus x2]
@elmarieduplessis9081
Such a brilliant album. Good times. It's such a pity Lady Gaga doesnt have videos for all of her songs. She's got so much talent.
@therafi3918
Why I feel like all "the fame monster"'s songs is so memorableeee
I love lady Gaga
@dioneypintor3998
Because they are
@redduskironsky1058
This is not originally from the this album, its from The Fame...my absolute favorite gaga album hahahaha
@endokuken1678
This song was from The Fame, don't get it twisted :p
@jennykim01
I still like gaga's music, but this will always be my favorite album. Most of my favorite songs comes from there.
@au_rie
My fav will always be the fame this one is close tho
@lexeyo1
I feel so old the song hits differently when you haven't heard it in years ๐ญ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฝ
@jannelyzfigueroa3216
Antes me pasaba escuchando รฉste รกlbum era mi favorito. Era menor de edad, mi mamรก me comprรณ el disco fisico, lo ponรญa en el componente de mi casa TODOS LOS DIAS, tambiรฉn ponรญa videos de lady Gaga en YouTube en el televisor; me aprendรญ casi todos los bailes de los videos de sus canciones cรณmo Bad Romance, Alejandro etcโฆ ยฟCรMO FUE QUE EL TIEMPO PASร TAN RรPIDO QUE NO ME DI CUENTA?. Y escuchando รฉsta canciรณn que era mi favorita ahora con 26 aรฑos un hijo y despuรฉs de tantas cosas que han pasado en mi vida, no me di cuenta que el tiempo pasรณ demasiado rรกpido y me olvidรฉ de las cosas simples que solรญa hacer encerrada en mi cuarto disfrutando y soรฑando con ser artista. QUE NOSTALGIA๐ข NO PUEDO CREER QUE DEJร ATRรS MI NIรEZ MI ADOLESCENCIA MI VIDA. Y ahora estoy viviendo en un presente que en el pasado jamรกs pensรฉ que vivirรญa. Love u Lady Gaga
@davidvulich
Still bumpin this shit in 23. Foh.