Shallow
Lady Gaga Lyrics


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Tell me something, girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there somethin' else you're searching for?

I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longin' for change
And in the bad times I fear myself

Tell me something, boy
Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?

I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longing for a change
And in the bad times I fear myself

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now

In the sha-ha, sha-hallow
In the sha-ha, sha-la-la-la-low
In the sha-ha, sha-hallow
We're far from the shallow now

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now

In the sha-ha, shallow
In the sha-ha, sha-la-la-la-low




In the sha-ha, shallow
We're far from the shallow now

Overall Meaning

“Shallow” by Lady Gaga is a power ballad that speaks to the struggles of two people who are going through difficult times in their lives. The song is a conversation between two fictional characters - Jackson Maine and Ally - who are brought together by their shared love for music. Jackson, a seasoned musician who is battling addiction, is mesmerized by Ally’s raw talent and they start a romantic relationship. As their union deepens, so do their personal struggles.


The lyrics begin with Ally questioning whether Jackson is happy living in the modern world or whether he is searching for something more. Jackson asks Ally whether she is tired of trying to fill a void or whether she needs more. The lyrics suggest that both characters are struggling with finding happiness and contentment with their lives.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the two characters are drawn to each other not just because of their mutual love for music but because together they offer each other a chance for redemption. The chorus lines “I’m off the deep end, watch as I dive in, I’ll never meet the ground, crash through the surface, where they can’t hurt us, we’re far from the shallow now” signify the characters’ willingness to take risks and to be vulnerable with each other in order to move past their fears and emotional pain.


Overall, “Shallow” is a song about two people who find solace in each other amidst the turbulence of life. It speaks to the universal desire to find meaning and happiness, even in the midst of personal struggles and societal pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me somethin', girl
Asking if the girl is content in the world we live in


Are you happy in this modern world?
Asking if she is happy with how the world is right now


Or do you need more?
Wondering if she needs something more in life


Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?
Asking if there is something specific she is looking for


I'm falling
Feeling like she is losing control


In all the good times I find myself
Even in happy moments, she feels unsettled


Longin' for change
Desiring something different


And in the bad times I fear myself
Struggling with self-confidence during bad times


Tell me something, boy
Asking the boy if he has found happiness


Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void?
Asking if he is tired of trying to fill an emptiness inside him


Or do you need more?
Wondering if he needs something different in his life


Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?
Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a tough facade


I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
Taking a risk and going all in


I'll never meet the ground
Not afraid of falling or failing


Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
Breaking through the superficial and finding a safe place


We're far from the shallow now
Moved beyond shallow waters to a deeper connection


In the sha-ha, sha-hallow
Repeating the word 'shallow' to emphasize the previous point


In the sha-ha, sha-la-la-la-low
Connecting with someone on a deeper level


In the sha-ha, sha-hallow
Emphasizing the depth of the connection


We're far from the shallow now
Content in the meaningful relationship they have created


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A vocalization expressing emotion


Whoa
An exclamation of surprise or excitement




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Stefani J. Germanotta, Anthony Rossomando, Mark D. Ronson

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@mellik.2232

Tell me something, girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there something else you′re searchin' for?

I′m falling
In all the good times, I find myself longin' for change
And in the bad times, I fear myself

Tell me something, boy
Aren't you tired trying to fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain′t it hard keeping it so hardcore?

I′m falling
In all the good times, I find myself longing for change
And in the bad times, I fear myself


I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I′ll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We′re far from the shallow now

In the sha-ha, sha-ha-llow
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-llow
In the sha-ha, sha-ha-llow
We're far from the shallow now

Oh, ha-ah-ah
Ah, ha-ah-ah, oh, ah
Ha-ah-ah-ah

I′m off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We′re far from the shallow now

In the sha-ha, sha-ha-llow
In the sha-ha-sha-la-la-la-llow
In the sha-ha, sha-ha-llow
We′re far from the shallow now



@jawscinema7031

* Major Awards & nominations :
9 Grammys
12 Guinness World Records
1 Grammy Museum Artist Award (2016)
3 Brit Awards (2010)
1 BAFTA (2019)
2 Diamond Awards (USA)
AMAs Favorite Pop/Rock Female 2010
AMAs Favorite Pop/Rock Female 2017
36 MTV Awards (with 13 VMAs, 10 EMAs....)
2 Golden Globes (2016, 2019)
1 Fashion Icon Award (2011)
1 Bambi Award (2011)
2 Satellite Awards (2016, 2019)
1 Contemporary Icon Award (2015)
2 Critics Choice Movie Awards (2019)
1 National Board of Review Award (2019)
1 National Art Award (2015)
'Women of the year 2015’ by Billboard
'Artist of the year 2010´ by Billboard
'Rising Star Award 2009´ by Billboard
‘The Most Powerful Popstar 2015’ by Guinness World Records
3 Oscars nom (2016, 2019)
3 Emmys nom (2011, 2015, 2017)
2 BAFTA’s nom (2019)

* Major classements & sales :
5 albums #1 Billboard 200 (2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2018)
8 Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200
7 Top 5 albums on the Billboard 200
3 singles #1 Billboard Hot 100 (2009, 2011)
15 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100
11 Top 5 hits on the Billboard Hot 100
229M singles sold WW (SPS)
33M albums sold WW (PURES)
56M albums sold WW (SPS)
Worldwide concerts tours = +650M$

* Major Performances :
Grammys x6 (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Oscars x2 (2015, 2016, 2019)
Victoria's Secret (2016)
Coachella (2017)
Glastonbury (2009)
&... 2 SUPERBOWL ! (2016, 2017)

* Major FACTS :

- Lady Gaga's Superbowl halftime show became the most watched music event in history across all platforms, reaching 150 million people. Gaga became only the 5th woman to headline the Superbowl halftime show, & the first woman to perform without any guests in 3 decades. Gaga's Superbowl halftime show scored a record-breaking 6 emmy nominations, the most for any halftime show in history.

- With 21M downloads and ringtones Poker Face is the 2nd best-selling digital single in history. With 80M downloads and rigntones The Fame / The Fame Monster era is the biggest ever in digital single sales.

- Gaga is the FIRST singer to be nominated for SAG Awards (2 nominations : Best actress & Best casting). Gaga is the FIRST & the ONLY female artist in HISTORY to get nominated for 'Best Actress" and 'Best Original Song' in the same year!

- Gaga is the FIRST musician in HISTORY to achieve an important category nomination for every major film awards show, in a single awards season : Academy Award (x2 nominations), Golden Globes (x2), Critics Choice (x2), BAFTA Award (x2), & SAG Award (x2).

- Gaga (with 3 nominations) joins Judy Garland (3) & Barbra Streisand (5) for female musicians with most nominations at the history of Oscars.

- Gaga is the first USA artist to achieved 10x platinum album in the UK with The Fame.

- Just Dance & The Fame are eligible for diamond certification (US).

- Bad Romance = Best music video of the decade 2000s (classement Billboard) & Best music video of the 21st century (classement Billboard).

Lady Gaga doesnt need to prove anything anymore. A LEGEND.



@bhavyabhandari1465

Tell me somethin', girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?

I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longin' for change
And in the bad times I fear myself

Tell me something, boy
Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?

I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself
Longing for change
And in the bad times I fear myself

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now

In the shallow, shallow
In the shallow, shallow
In the shallow, shallow
We're far from the shallow now

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoah!

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now

In the shallow, shallow
In the shallow, shallow
In the shallow, shallow
We're far from the shallow now



All comments from YouTube:

@noextrai

Punch me i'm so excited for this soundtrack.

@gaffawebber

Willam, I am so excited to see you in this! Lurve you girl!!!

@liamdarcy122

Can’t wait to see you playing a drag queen in a drag bar! Talk about a method bitch

@mikedelahanty85

One time I brought 2 pieces of trade home from a bar in NYC..and the one wanted cereal so I got him a bowl of captain crunch and while he was chomping away on those mouth razors he said to the other boy, “eat my ass”

@naterises

I'm excited to see you in the film willam!

@solysiren

👊 This is going to be an amazing film.

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@chicken

Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙

@elijah2440

still one of my all time favorties

@Kreutza

🙋🏼‍♂️

@domystic20

We will keep on coming back

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