Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, (bor… Read Full Bio ↴Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, (born March 28, 1986 in New York, NY) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, The Fame, and its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the EP The Fame Monster (2009), which yielded the successful singles "Bad Romance", "Telephone" and "Alejandro".

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.

Retro Dance Freak
Lady Gaga Lyrics

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Hello everybody!
Get a ride to the west side
Kiss the girl with her tongue tied

Hello everybody!
Work it out 'cause you don't care
Shut down like software

Hello everybody!
Take a sip for the hip-hop
Fuel up at the rest stop

We're just physical creatures of the underworld
She is the queen of the fra-disco scene

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats
Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

What's up everybody?
Take a ride on an airplane
Take a bath in champagne

What's up everybody?
Watch the girls all curtsy for the paparazzi!

Let's go everybody!
It's time that we rotate, 'cause it's getting real late

We're just physical creatures of the underworld
She is the queen of the fra-disco scene

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats
Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats
Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats
Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

We are just physical creatures of the underworld
She is the queen of the fra-disco scene

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats
Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance)
Singing retro dance beats

Retro dance, freak!
Undercover the girl needs a lover

Overall Meaning

The song "Retro Dance Freak" by Lady Gaga has energetic and upbeat lyrics that celebrate the nightlife culture and the desire to let go and dance without care. The opening verses are focused on the joys of going out for a night on the town, kissing the girl with her tongue tied, and enjoying the strange and wonderful energy of the underground club scene. Lady Gaga sings about the physicality of dance and the sense of freedom it can bring, as well as referencing the culture of hip-hop and the need to fuel up before a night of dancing.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "retro dance, freak," and emphasizes the importance of enjoying the moment and giving in to the pleasures of the club culture. The imagery of the queen of the "fra-disco" scene reinforces the sense of community found in late-night underground clubs, and the idea that everyone is there to let go and have a good time. The final line of the chorus, "undercover the girl needs a lover," is a nod to the romantic and sexual energy that can be found in the club scene, as well as to the sense of anonymity that can be enjoyed while hiding in plain sight in a crowded club.

Overall, "Retro Dance Freak" presents a fun and celebratory perspective on the club culture, one that encourages people to let loose and enjoy the physical and emotional pleasures of dance and socializing.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello everybody! Get a ride to the west side Kiss the girl with her tongue tied
Greetings to everyone! Travel to the west side using a vehicle give a passionate kiss to the girl who's shy and hesitant

Hello everybody! Work it out 'cause you don't care Shut down like software
Hello to all! Put in the effort even if you don't care Collapse and stop functioning like a malfunctioning computer software

Hello everybody! Take a sip for the hip-hop Fuel up at the rest stop
A warm welcome to everyone! Take some sips in the name of hip-hop music Recharge by stopping at a rest area

We're just physical creatures of the underworld She is the queen of the fra-disco scene
We humans are mere physical beings of the mystifying underworld The female artist is the leader of the fashionable disco scene

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance) Singing retro dance beats Retro dance, freak! Undercover the girl needs a lover
Let's revive old dance music and dance like crazy! Performing nostalgic dance tunes and singing along Let's dance to retro music! The female subject is in need of a romantic partner

What's up everybody? Take a ride on an airplane Take a bath in champagne
What's happening, folks? Board an aircraft for a flight adventure Relax by taking a soak in champagne

What's up everybody? Watch the girls all curtsy for the paparazzi!
How's everyone doing? Observe the females respectfully bowing down to show appreciation to photographers!

Let's go everybody! It's time that we rotate, 'cause it's getting real late
Come on, everyone! We should rotate and switch up our dance moves since it's getting pretty late

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance) Singing retro dance beats Retro dance, freak! Undercover the girl needs a lover
Let's bring back old dance music and dance insanely hard! Perform old-school dance tracks while singing along Let's dance to retro music! The female protagonist requires an anonymous romantic partner

We are just physical creatures of the underworld She is the queen of the fra-disco scene
We, humans, are solely physical beings aligned with the underworld The female performer is the unbeaten ruler of the groovy disco world

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance) Singing retro dance beats Retro dance, freak! Undercover the girl needs a lover
Let's reintroduce old dance music and go crazy dancing to it! Singing old-school dance beats with enthusiasm Let's dance to retro music! The female character desires a secret paramour

Retro dance, freak! (retro, retro, dance) Singing retro dance beats Retro dance, freak! Undercover the girl needs a lover
Let's bring back the old dance music and get wild! Let's sing and dance to classic dance songs Let's dance to retro music! The female persona secretly yearns for love

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Rob Fusari, Stefani Germanotta, Calvin Gains

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Comments from YouTube:

@astrichka7750

5y↑206

I am obsessed with her rare songs.

@slayyyter4686

4y↑12

Retro Dance Freak

@jinsoul7119

4y↑6

Joel King Singin retro dance beats

@rizzorepulsive7704

3y↑11

this isnt exactly rare

@inesgassetpeinado

3y↑3

@Rizzo Repulsive it is

@ernansandoval4517

3y↑4

@i gp no it’s not it was released in certain places

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@lesitalian95

4y↑105

This was my SHIT 10+ years ago,cant believe its been that long i was 14 and used to be utterly obsessed with her. I am 24 now and still listening to most of her stuff. This is really good tho and giving me lots of memories.

@aldogiovelumartereia8471

Im one year younger than you and literally same ahahahah its insane

@mlady747

4y↑85

Why are retro dance freak, vanity and again again not on Spotify? They’re my favourites 😭

@evanalmond1

4y↑6

Again again is

@slayyyter4686

3y↑7

again, again is on the UK deluxe

@elih8036

3y↑9

Retro dance freak is on the international deluxe for me on Spotify

@rizzorepulsive7704

3y↑18

this is why you should illegally download as much as music as you can

@Andrew-kq9ic

3y↑4

i ask myself this every day...

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@whalewolf7477

5y↑46

I can't believe I didn't find this one earlier, it's a retro ass song and I love it

@Peterrdee

5y↑68

such a classic gaga right here iconic

@satanicXcultXrosary

1y↑5

Best old school Gaga song imho and I wish this was on Spotify.

@joshim1111

It’s on the international version I think

@anthonyr1277

5y↑44

This should be released everywhere 😭

@ALiliFan

4y↑13

These bonus tracks are my favorite!

@ryder7306

2y↑6

this and dirty ice cream need to be on apple music and spotify

@ayeshaxcxeon816

Its on Spotify

@mousesthemouse6165

@Ayesha Xcxeon where!!????

@ayeshaxcxeon816

@Mouses The mouse dirty ice cream isn't but you can listen to retro dance freak on spotify

@mousesthemouse6165

@Ayesha Xcxeon I can’t find it😭

@nandernugget

6y↑131

She sounds so young

@ckstuckey4386

4y↑15

Scoobert Doobert think how amazing she would sound on it now

@stefanosliakos6370

4y↑16

This was recorded in 2006

@marinaprattle3

3y↑1

@Stefanos Liakos I was born that year..

@ComfyestofBois

5y↑16

I just took my "The Fame Monster (Disk 2)" out of it's case after all these years and, as I slid it onto my computer, I came to find that:
1-This song is SOMEHOW no longer inside the CD
2-This song has been replaced with "Again Again" which I've never heard before
You see, I haven't touched this CD or listened to Lady Gaga in general for YEARS and I clearly remember hearing this song in my portable CD player when I was a kid, which I can attest isn't just a dream since I've hummed this song before and people have questioned me about it...
On the back of the disk case there's even a mention that this specific CD contains the song "Retro Dance Freak" and has no mention of "Again Again" ANYWHERE on the case
This CD was gifted to me about 9 years ago and I assume it was bought in Portugal and that my Uncle/Aunt didn't mail it in from overseas since that wasn't really common practice in 2010 and I 100% remember hearing this song that WAS in the CD as much as I don't remember EVER hearing "Again Again" until today... so I'm assuming that putting the CD into my computer made SOMETHING, SOMEHOW change the contents of it... I'm assuming that this is due to it apparently being a track restricted to certain countries and that a program (iTunes maybe) may have altered the contents of my PHYSICAL CD...
If anyone has experienced this as well, please tell me what you went through...

@yangcc2956

5y↑4

This song is in The Fame Japan Version

@sorshazombie3980

5y↑4

This is crazy, this song is no longer on my copy either, and yet the song is STILL on my ipod shuffle from high school which I put on there VIA THE CD WHAT THE HELL?!

@ZAPRandom

5y↑4

bought mine here in Portugal and it is still there but haven't put the CD on my PC

@thomaslai4680

4y↑2

Happened to me too!! I was so confused. I thought Again Again was the same song and it was just a glitch. I didn't actually listen to it; it's on a computer that i don't currently have access to. I can't believe after listening to the Fame over and over when it came out, I've never heard Again Again before.

@joshuapadilla6588

Very weird

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@JonathanAriel33

5y↑5

Fucking talented. I love you, GaGa!

@Barbi3_215

4y↑18

I hate the fact I can’t find this song on Spotify

@MFS-xq9pr

It’s in Spotify

@joanne-ly1pw

3y↑4

@MFS 2020 it only available if you live in a certain country. for example the US cant access it

@luverben

3y↑2

i wish this was still on the fame i NEED the fame deluxe cd

@christophermca7064

2y↑1

You might be able to find a physical copy. I think it exists on the edition released in France

@milliesilva8141

33w

I have the Cd and is the best ❤

@lilechicago

4y↑1

I been on this like 10 years ago, such a beautiful person, Love ❤️ GaGa 2020

@Kasia3127

2y↑1

I had a Chinese version of The Fame for some reason, translated text and all on the disc, and I always thought this was just a normally released song. Was confused years later seeing everyone asking why it wasn’t released.

@ayeshaxcxeon816

2y↑1

Omg i just discovered this song

@Maddy_Clare

3y↑3

Why isn't this song more popular

@ferencssalvoski3721

3y↑2

Its in a rarely exclusive edition, not a lot of people used to know it

@vincentruvo6988

4y↑4

I just listened to Disco Heaven. I guess I'm in the mood for some Gaga disco!

@nolsdod

5y↑14

Is there a reason that this song isn't on spotify?

@WindowsAura

5y↑20

It was released as a bonus track in japan. its on spotify but only available in japan

@privateaudition747

5y↑4

Windows Aura It’s also on the Fame Monster Deluxe in France

@WindowsAura

5y↑1

eltoxicoo_ lol Nice to know

@qu4droph3nia

5y↑5

But it is on Spotify: The Fame Monster (International Deluxe)

@WindowsAura

5y↑2

@Vendo Monza 94 Technically it is but not available in all countries

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@yodaya70

3y↑2

This wasn’t released on the CD in the US so I didn’t know this till way later

@kieranwillis395

4y↑7

Usually Japanese bonus tracks are good but this one... Of all the pre Fame songs they could have put on! What about Honest Eyes or let love down

@SmokeyVibez

4y↑5

I can see why this didnt make it on the us version of the fame. It sounds more pre lady gaga or from her album red and blue.

@lucstar49

On my cd is retro dance freak as a bonus track.

@jamierussell5050

Good song

@slayyyter4686

4y↑28

I'm sad this was only Released In Japan

@Ok-me1ux

4y↑5

it was done dirty 😞

@slayyyter4686

@2006 late but it was also released in Israel Poland etc

@oldluk

3y↑1

I have it in my Brazilian TFM double disc edition

@jacobcrozier

3y↑1

It's available on the uk release

@slayyyter4686

@jacob Aittauq no it isn't (at least on spotify)

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@joehughes6730

5y↑30

BOP

@crystalc3617

5y↑5

this song is legit not anywhere else and i’m 😡

@possiblyjoyce5123

2y↑2

I MEED THIS ON US SPOTIFY

@ayeshaxcxeon816

It is😭

@geimesonsilvalucena1713

5y↑2

ESSA MUSICA PERTENCE A THE FAME MOSNTER

@zavrynah

Geimeson silva Lucêna no, es una cancion pre-gaga

@luizadivalinda

@jeffpilgrimh7571

4y↑1

2010 bop

@jzrth

my old email handle was from this song and I had the lyrics on my myspace for the longest time

@BenjiNights

5y↑6

Excuse me but how is this a cd rip it’s not on the fame cd

@trashy2086

5y↑7

The Fame in certain countries got different songs in the deluxe edition

@official_ravemusiccharts

4y↑3

The verses sound like Gwen Stefani

@stefanigermanotta6071

Ladygaga

@stefanigermanotta6071

BLEWLIPS

@paleflesh4134

5y↑10

HELLO EVERYBODY
been listening to this since 2008, if u dont know, get out dont hate(:

@stefanigermanotta6071

Scream4me

@Lotselance

5y↑13

This song weirds me out a bit because it doesn't really sound like Gaga singing

@tadeomasta8129

5y↑6

I think she was doing her baby voice back then

@ArtistsCry13

5y↑4

Tade Omasta It was recorded in 2006 before she damaged her voice with cocaine and smoking.

@tadeomasta8129

5y↑18

@AJRA "damaged" her voice, then went ahead and won an oscar for best original song. Seems legit

@ALiliFan

@AJRA yeah but she stopped doing those things cuz' she knew it'll damage her voice, and her vocals got better and better tbh.

@ArtistsCry13

@Tade Omasta It doesn’t change the fact that she damaged her voice. A popular song has nothing to do with a singer’s vocal qualities.

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@DerikEatsbrains

4y↑2

Everything

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3y↑1

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3y↑1

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@malfos

3y↑2

hello everybody

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6y↑3

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