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.
SUPER STAR
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
I want your number!
Did I see you on the TV? I wonder...
(I wonder)
You've got that something
That "Je ne seis quoi",
Baby, I'm feeling love connection
Have we met before?
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio?
(Don't know, but I want you)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more...
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my Superstar
Tonight you'll be my Superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Will that dude text me?
I bet you could really Hollywood kiss me
(Hollywood kiss me)
You've got that something
Were you in that movie with Scarlett Johansson?
(Scarlett Johansson)
Have we met before?
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio?
(Not sure, but I want you, don't know)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more...
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my SuperStar
Tonight you'll be my SuperStar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Don't really know who you are,
But tonight, gonna be my Superstar
Come on baby, here with me
Can't you see?
You are my celebrity
Really know who you are,
But tonight, gonna be my Superstar
Come on baby, here with me
Can't you see?
You are my celebrity
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
The song "Super Star" by Lady Gaga is a catchy and upbeat track that seems to be a satirical take on the celebrity culture and the constant need for attention and fame. The lyrics focus on the desire to be in the spotlight, with lines like "Everybody wants the lights, lights/ All the flashes" and "Tonight you are a Superstar." Lady Gaga also references common tropes in celebrity culture such as asking if someone was on TV or in a movie, wondering if someone will text her back, and name-dropping famous celebrities like Scarlett Johansson.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Tonight you are a Superstar" which seems to imply that anyone can be a "superstar" if they're in the right place at the right time or if they're famous enough. Lady Gaga also uses French phrases like "Je ne sais quoi" (which means "I don't know what") giving the song a somewhat sarcastic and playful tone.
Overall, "Super Star" is a fun and upbeat song that pokes fun at the fame-obsessed culture we live in while also celebrating the joy and excitement that comes with being in the spotlight.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants the lights, lights
Everyone desires the bright and flashy things.
All the flashes
All the camera flashes and paparazzi attention.
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Because we will have an amazing time and party all night long.
Break out your glasses
Get ready to have some drinks and celebrate.
Tonight you are a Superstar, Superstar, Superstar
Tonight you shine beyond everything and everyone.
I want your number!
I am interested in getting to know you better.
Did I see you on the TV? I wonder...
I am curious if I have seen you on television before.
(I wonder)
Expressing a sense of curiosity and interest in the other person.
You've got that something
You have an attractive quality or charisma that I find intriguing.
That 'Je ne seis quoi'
A French term meaning 'an indescribable quality that makes someone or something appealing.'
Baby, I'm feeling love connection
I am feeling a strong romantic and emotional connection towards you.
Have we met before?
I am wondering if we have crossed paths or encountered each other before.
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
Expressing a sense of familiarity and recognizing the other person from somewhere.
In a movie or on the radio?
Asking if the other person was a celebrity or public figure.
(Don't know, but I want you)
Expressing a desire to get closer and know the other person better.
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more...
Even if unsure, let's keep enjoying the moment and having fun together.
Tonight you'll be my Superstar
You will be the center of my attention and love tonight.
Will that dude text me?
Wondering if someone else has reached out to me and competing for attention.
I bet you could really Hollywood kiss me
I imagine kissing you like they do in romantic Hollywood movies.
(Hollywood kiss me)
Referencing the idea of a grand and staged romantic gesture.
Were you in that movie with Scarlett Johansson?
Asking if the other person was involved with a famous movie or celebrity.
(Scarlett Johansson)
Mentioning a specific, attractive celebrity to make a connection with the other person.
Don't really know who you are,
I may not know everything about you, but that doesn't matter right now.
But tonight, gonna be my Superstar
But I want to make you feel special and loved tonight.
Can't you see?
Asking the other person to recognize the strong attraction and connection between us.
You are my celebrity
You are the most important and special person to me tonight.
Take out your glasses
Get ready to enjoy the good life and celebrate in style.
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kataw2066
[Intro: Rodney Jerkins]
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
[Chorus: Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Verse 1: Lady Gaga]
I want your number
Did I see you on the TV?
I wonder, I wonder
You got that something
That junoesque baby, I'm feeling love connection
Have we met before? (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know, but I want you)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar
Tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Verse 2: Lady Gaga]
Want you to text me
I bet you could really Hollywood kiss me (Hollywood kiss me)
You've got that something
Were you in that movie with Scarlett Johansson? (Scarlett Johansson)
Have we met before (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know but I want you)
I'm not certain but let's dance some more (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar, tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night life
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Bridge: Lady Gaga]
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
[Chorus: Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
@robinnoorsoo4499
Everybody wants the lights, lights, all the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights, all the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Verse 1: Lady Gaga]
I want your number
Did I see you on the TV, I wonder? (I wonder)
You've got that something
That je ne sais quoi, baby, I'm feeling love connection
[Pre-Chorus: Lady Gaga]
Have we met before? (Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie, on the radio? (Don't know, but I want you)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more
(Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar
Tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights, lights, all the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights, all the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
@robinnoorsoo4499
Verse 2: Lady Gaga]
Want you to text me
I bet you could really Hollywood kiss me (Hollywood kiss me)
You've got that something
Were you in that movie with Scarlett Johansson? (Scarlett Johansson)
[Pre-Chorus: Lady Gaga]
Have we met before? (Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie, on the radio? (Not sure, but I want you)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more
('Baby, 'cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar
Tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights, lights, all the flashes
'Cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Bridge: Lady Gaga]
Don't really know who you are
But tonight, you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby, move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
Don't really know who you are
But tonight, you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby, move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
@hesap3617
Oh oh oh oh [x7]
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
I want your number, did I see you on the TV I wonder [?] I wonder.
You got that something.
Well that feeling is sick but I'm feeling a love connection.
Have we met before (baby cuz I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know but I want you)
I'm not certain but lets dance some more (baby cuz I think Ive seen you)
Tonight you will be my superstar, tonight you will
be my superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Will that dude text me? I bet you could really
Hollywood kiss me, Hollywood kiss me
You've got that something Were you in that movie
with Scarlett Johanson? Scarlett Johanson.
Have we met before (baby cuz I think Ive seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know but I want you)
I'm not certain but lets dance some more (baby cuz I think Ive seen you)
Tonight you will be my superstar, tonight you will be my superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you are
gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me cant you see? you are my celebrity
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you are gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me cant you see? you are my celebrity
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights lights,
All the flashes, cuz were gonna rock the night night break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Oh oh oh oh [x7]
@kataw2066
[Intro: Rodney Jerkins]
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
[Chorus: Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Verse 1: Lady Gaga]
I want your number
Did I see you on the TV?
I wonder, I wonder
You got that something
That junoesque baby, I'm feeling love connection
Have we met before? (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know, but I want you)
I'm not certain, but let's dance some more (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar
Tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Verse 2: Lady Gaga]
Want you to text me
I bet you could really Hollywood kiss me (Hollywood kiss me)
You've got that something
Were you in that movie with Scarlett Johansson? (Scarlett Johansson)
Have we met before (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
In a movie or on the radio? (I don't know but I want you)
I'm not certain but let's dance some more (baby, cause I think I've seen you)
Tonight you'll be my superstar, tonight you'll be my superstar
[Chorus: Lady Gaga & Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night life
Take out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
[Bridge: Lady Gaga]
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
Don't really know who you are, but tonight you're gonna be my superstar
Come on baby move with me, can't you see?
I'm a celebrity
[Chorus: Rodney Jerkins]
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Everybody wants the lights, lights
All the flashes, cause we're gonna rock the night, night
Break out your glasses
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
Tonight you are a superstar, superstar, superstar
@virgo_x_
Gaga should totally re-record all her best unreleased songs for a future album. Most of my favorite Gaga songs are the unreleased ones. Imagine an album with Retro Physical, Reloaded, Superstar, etc.
@Max-uu6rv
yesss😭i loveeee retro physical
@nicolaistinnett2937
With Freakshow and Filthy Pop!!!!!!!
@coven0417
It would be the definition of heaven
@ishopmyface
RE-RECORD????????
@depressedkathryn747
fr
@AlanST1
Esto es demasiado nostálgico, Lady Gaga jamas dejara de ser mi popstar favorita, después de 12 años, esto sigue siendo demasiado hermoso y alegre para mi. 🤩
@andim4095
I could cry 😢so many memories of listening to this in 2010... I had just turned 16.. now I'm 28..... where did the time go???
@merckoosh4683
Omg! I remember that time being at high school. So many things changed
@NobleWolf33
Ugh same I was in middle school at the time now I’m 25. Time sure does fly by. 2010 was forsure a cultural reset