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 Physical
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
Let's get into trouble
Lots of trouble
Rock star
You know how to rock hard
Hold that lady tighter
Shoot that bullet through her
My heart beats just like a cherry soda
In the summer
Go, go, go, don't be difficult about it
Get off it
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Let's get down to business
Funny business
In the middle of the night he
Starts to get feisty
Don't forget your money, little honey
We're all killers and blonde bunnies
They dance for money
My heart beats just like a cherry soda
In the summer
Go, go, go, don't be difficult about it
Get off it
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Everyone is famous
Running 'round real aimlessly
We dance, we're the garage team
In between the spaces
Happiness can trace us down
We're not gonna leave this town
In between the spaces
Happiness can trace us down
We're not gonna leave this town
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
(We gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
In Lady Gaga's song Retro Physical, the lyrics are all about living in the moment, embracing life and enjoying the nightlife. The song is about letting loose, having fun, and being carefree. The repeated phrase, "We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin'," is a call to action to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Whether it's grabbing the microphone and singing or dancing the night away, Gaga wants her listeners to let go and embrace the moment.
The lyrics touch on themes of sexuality and sexual liberation as Gaga sings, "Let's get into trouble / Lots of trouble / Rock star / You know how to rock hard / Hello midnight lover, lover / Hold that lady tighter / Shoot that bullet through her". She sings about the excitement and energy of feeling alive in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. Gaga also uses the metaphor of her heart beating like "cherry soda in the summer" to emphasize the feeling of being alive and not letting life pass you by.
Overall, the lyrics of Retro Physical are about living in the moment, embracing life, and enjoying the freedom that comes from letting go and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the walls so everybody in here can stop snorin'
We'll take the microphones off the walls so people can stop being passive and participate in the fun.
Let's get into trouble
Let's do something wild and exciting that we'll never forget.
Lots of trouble
Not just any trouble, but a lot of it.
Rock star
Feeling like a rock star, full of confidence and ready to party.
You know how to rock hard
You have the skills to party and enjoy life to the fullest.
Hello midnight lover, lover
Addressing a lover who comes alive at night, who is passionate and exciting.
Hold that lady tighter
Increasing the passion and intensity of the moment by holding the lady even closer.
Shoot that bullet through her
Creating an explosive and unforgettable experience by taking risks and going wild.
My heart beats just like a cherry soda in the summer
Feeling young, vibrant, and alive, like the sensation of drinking sweet cherry soda in the summer heat.
Go, go, go, don't be difficult about it
Encouraging everyone to participate and have fun, without being difficult or negative.
Get off it
Stop being passive and start participating, taking action, and enjoying life.
Off the wall (get your ass)
Getting off the wall and out of one's comfort zone, encouraging physical movement and participation.
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Encouraging wild and fun behavior by taking risks and possibly throwing a girl in a playful way.
Against the wall
Using the wall as a creative space for dancing and having fun.
Retro physical
Taking inspiration from past eras and combining it with physical movement and passion to create a unique and exciting experience.
So sexual
Increasing the passion and intensity of the moment, possibly involving sexual energy.
Let's get down to business
Stop wasting time and start focusing on having fun and partying.
Funny business
Having fun and being playful, without taking everything too seriously.
In the middle of the night he starts to get feisty
In the middle of the night, someone becomes more bold, daring, and exciting, adding to the passion and intensity of the moment.
Don't forget your money, little honey
Reminder to bring everything needed, including cash to pay for activities such as clubbing or partying.
We're all killers and blonde bunnies
A playful reference to everyone in the party scene being good-looking and exciting, like blonde bunnies who are both cute and fierce.
They dance for money
Indicating that some people in the party scene may be working for money, such as dancers or performers.
Everyone is famous
Feeling like a celebrity and being the center of attention in the party scene.
Running 'round real aimlessly
Being active and adventurous, even if it may seem aimless, to create exciting and memorable experiences.
We dance, we're the garage team
Describing the group as a team that loves to dance and have fun in unconventional spaces such as a garage.
In between the spaces happiness can trace us down
Finding happiness and excitement in unexpected places, and allowing it to surprise and delight us.
We're not gonna leave this town
Committing to staying in the moment and enjoying the present, without worrying about the future or leaving the party scene.
Contributed by Christopher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@morethanahumanbody3339
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off
The walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off
The walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off
The walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
Let's get into trouble
Lots of trouble
Rock star
You know how to rock hard
Hello midnight lover, lover
Hold that lady tighter
Shoot that bullet through her
My heart beats just like a cherry soda
In the summer
Go, go, go, don't be difficult about it
Get off it
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Let's get down to business
Funny business
In the middle of the night he
Starts to get feisty
Don't forget your money, little honey
They are killers and blonde bunnies
They dance for money
My heart beats just like a cherry soda
In the summer
Go, go, go, don't be difficult about it
Get off it
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Everyone is famous
Running 'round real aimlessly
We dance, we're the garage team
In between the spaces
Happiness can trace us down
We're not gonna leave this town
In between the spaces
Happiness can trace us down
We're not gonna leave this town
(We're gonna grab the mics and get 'em off
The walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
(We gonna grab the mics and get 'em off the
Walls so everybody in here can stop snorin')
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
Off the wall (get your ass)
Off the wall (throw that girl)
Against the wall
Retro physical
Off the walls (get your ass)
Off the walls (work that boy)
So sexual
Retro physical
@jimmyc3608
STILL can’t believe this song hits as HARD on 2021 as it did on 2009 . I was one of many monsters that fought for this gem . 🧚🏻
@Ggsingslistfave
YES
@ajplays7241
Sadly by a video I seen it was going to be Her breakout song instead of Just dance and I still want this song released like it still fits with Just dance
@xoxofaaab
I remember hearing this in 2008. I was 11 years old omg.
@riv3rss
She should just release a whole album with the unreleased stuff, all her old music is just pure pop magic
@ac9184
She doesn’t get to decide what gets released
@tuckeriacobacci
Yeah she does. I mean she even collabed with Cher who did the same with Not.Commercial, which is my favorite of her albums.
@jaimejimenezpalma3502
I agree!!!
@ItsAGirlThing1961
my mom used to play this all the time while i was growing up... didnt even realize it was a leak
@aphrodisy918
ur mom has taste