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,
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.
Honey Boom
"they say you grow when you don't succeed, but it's hard to breathe when no one believes in me"
11 years later and this lyric still hits me hard.
Honey Boom
@barbie i know. 11 years ago was the first time i listened to it.
Carolina Black†Magdalene
"There can be a 100 people in a room and no one believes in you, but you only need 1 person to believe in you" ♥️♥️♥️
NY_Nightowl65
This is just what built the character of Lady Gaga. Much respect to those artists who have a true passion for music, fashion and performance art. Red and Blue is just one of many stepping stones to creating mother monster. Long live LGG!!! Te Amo. Love love love this!!!
Manuel Peyró Ferrandis
❤
Saritah
01. Something crazy 0:00
02. Wish you were here 3:39
03. No floods 7:37
04. Words 11:32
05. Red and blue 16:17
Tamagotchi
Thanks! =3
Gabriel Cardozo
Thank U
Sandra Jovic
Saritah once
Josh James
Once.