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.
Red and Blue
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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I think I love you,
You got ripped jeans,
I'm only nineteen,
What do you wanna do?
You got your cigarette,
I got my headset, We're two of a kind,
You're spades and I'm diamonds,
And you know that you,
Yeah, you can see clearly,
That I am the one you want.
But I must admit that,
I'm everything you're not.
Yeah, I am red, you are blue,
I'm old school and you're so new,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
When you're cold, I like to burn,
I cut lines, you wait you turn,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
Tonight, tonight, tonight.
Don't shoot,
My heart is on mute,
Our physical dreams,
Are only skin deep.
How do you wanna groove?
Bang, Bang.
D'you hear my gun ring? (Oh, yeah)
You're mine, you're there, You'll hear that.
I am all up inside your head. (oh, oh, oh)
Now I can see clearly,
That I am the one you want.
But I must admit that,
I'm everything you're not.
Yeah, I am red, you are blue,
I'm old school and you're so new,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
When you're cold, I like to burn,
I cut lines, you wait you turn,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
Tonight, tonight, tonight.
You won't forget me when I'm gone.
This feels so good, it can't be wrong.
I reccommend, a one night stand.
I know we're just friends,
But, you're my kind of man.
Just for tonight,
Just for tonight,
Just for tonight.
Even though I'm red, you are blue,
I'm old school and you're so new,
I know we could be great for tonight.
When you're cold, I'll make it burn,
You'll never have to wait your turn,
Yeah, I guess I could forgive you tonight.
Tonight, tonight, tonight.
Yeah, I am red, you are blue,
I'm old school and you're so new,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
When you're cold, I like to burn,
I cut lines, you wait your turn,
But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
Tonight, tonight, tonight.
Lady Gaga's song Red and Blue is about exploring a new and exciting relationship in which both partners have different personalities and interests. The song starts with Lady Gaga singing about her crush on a guy with ripped jeans, while she herself is only nineteen. They both have different habits and traits but are still drawn to each other. The lyrics mention how Lady Gaga is red, while the guy is blue, alluding to the fact that they are opposites but have some sort of attraction that brings them together. The lyrics mention that she could forgive him for his mistakes tonight, indicating that these two people may have had problems in the past and are trying to work things out.
The chorus of the song is repetitive but emphasizes the fact that there are differences between the two individuals, with Lady Gaga being old school, and the guy being new. She indicates that their relationship doesn't have to be permanent and that it could only last for one night, but it would still be exciting and memorable. She sings that he won't forget her even if she's gone, and that she recommends a one-night stand.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, I think I love you,
Starting off with the line, the singer Lady Gaga is expressing her love towards someone she is interested in.
You got ripped jeans, I'm only nineteen, What do you wanna do?
The other person is wearing ripped jeans and the singer is only 19 years old. She is asking what they would like to do together.
You got your cigarette, I got my headset, We're two of a kind, You're spades and I'm diamonds, And you know that you, Yeah, you can see clearly, That I am the one you want.
Both are different from each other in terms of their traits and habits but the other person can clearly see that the singer is the one they want.
But I must admit that, I'm everything you're not.
Despite that, the singer admits that she is different from the other person in many ways.
Yeah, I am red, you are blue, I'm old school and you're so new, But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
Lady Gaga is explaining how they both are different, she is old school while the other person represents something new. But she is willing to forgive him tonight.
When you're cold, I like to burn, I cut lines, you wait you turn, But I guess I could forgive you tonight.
She likes physical intensity and is ready to take the lead. Normally, she would not wait in lines, but is willing to forgive and try something new tonight.
Don't shoot, My heart is on mute, Our physical dreams, Are only skin deep.
The singer is asking the other person not to hurt her because she is vulnerable. They are both interested in each other's physical appearance, but not much beyond that.
Bang, Bang. D'you hear my gun ring? (Oh, yeah) You're mine, you're there,You'll hear that. I am all up inside your head. (oh, oh, oh)
The singer is describing the physical act and the aftermath. She is stating that she has a hold on the other person and is very much their type.
You won't forget me when I'm gone. This feels so good, it can't be wrong. I recommend, a one-night stand. I know we're just friends, But, you're my kind of man. Just for tonight, Just for tonight, Just for tonight.
The singer is confident that the other person will not forget about her even if it's just a one-night stand. The attraction is intense and she feels like taking this step is not wrong. They are just friends right now but the singer sees potential in the relationship.
Even though I'm red, you are blue, I'm old school and you're so new, I know we could be great for tonight. When you're cold, I'll make it burn, You'll never have to wait your turn, Yeah, I guess I could forgive you tonight.
The singer reiterates that they are different, but she believes they can be great together tonight. She promises to keep the heat going and there will be no waiting involved. She forgives the differences to enjoy the present moment.
Contributed by Tristan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emilyparr2747
One of my favourite gaga songs but she wasn't even gaga yet.
@kennedi1423
I remember being a 10 year old girl discovering Lady Gaga for the first time and every video I clicked got better than the last. And it’s been her talent that’s brought me back for those 14 years in between then and now. She raised me 😭
@traumaticaxo
A STAR WAS BORN
@ASMR_Orangely
I’M STILL JAMMING TO THIS MASTERPIECE! 🔥🔥
@HumbertoVegas
Only real fans know about this
@Psychotechmusichead
BertVegas yeah and it kinda sucked . Still does
@elliebbellie
Joey V me when I lie.
@JiafeiProducts6969
@@Psychotechmusichead me when i lie
@glapstick9947
So this is where Katy perry got inspiration for Hot N Cold
@msx7404
Katy perry, queen of plagia 🤟🏼🤣