On this track, Lady Gaga talks about her songwriting process. She reveals that “Sound” is her God and it is the reason for all her artistic revelations.
The title of the track has been interpreted in several different ways. “Sine” is pronounced like “sign” alluding to a “Sign from above” keeping in the theme of comparing the sound with God. “Sine” has also been interpreted as being a play on the word “sin”.
Sine From Above
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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My mother said it would come and find me
I found myself without a prayer
I lost my love and no one cared
When I was young, I prayed for lightning
Yeah, I looked
With my face up to the sky
No, no, nothing there
Yeah, I stared
While my eyes filled up with tears
But there was nothing there
No, no, nothing
I heard one sine from above
I heard one sine from above
Then the signal split in two
The sound created stars like me and you
Before there was up, there was silence
I heard one sine
And it healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
When I was young, I felt immortal
And not a day went by without a struggle
I lived my days just for the nights
I lost myself under the lights
When I was young, I felt immortal
Yeah, I looked
With my face up to the sky
But I saw nothing there
No, no, nothing there
Yeah, I stared
While my eyes filled up with tears
But there was nothing there
No, no, nothing
I heard one sine from above
I heard one sine from above
Then the signal split in two
The sound created stars like me and you
Before there was up, there was silence
I heard one sine
And it healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
Then the signal split in two
The sound created stars like me and you
Before there was up, there was silence
I heard one sine
And it healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart
Healed my
Heart, heard a
Sine
Healed my
Heart, heard a sine
The lyrics to Lady Gaga's song "Sine From Above" seem to speak of a yearning for something more, for a connection with the divine that has been lost. Gaga seems to be reminiscing about her youth, when she still had faith and hope that she would be struck by lightning, a symbol of divine intervention. However, as she grew older, she became disillusioned and lost her faith, losing the love she had once cherished.
The first verse describes this loss with sadness and regret, as she looks to the sky and finds nothing, no sign of the divine. Yet in the chorus, her tone changes as she hears a single sine from above, a sound that splits and creates stars, perhaps symbolizing the spark of creativity and inspiration that can be found in the silence if one listens closely enough. This sound, Gaga suggests, can heal the heart and bring comfort even in the midst of darkness.
The second verse echoes this theme of disillusionment, with Gaga feeling immortal but struggling to find meaning in the days that stretch endlessly before her. Again, she looks to the sky and sees nothing, but the memory of that single sine from above still haunts her and brings her comfort. The repetition of the chorus suggests that this sound truly has the power to heal and transform, reminding us that even in times of despair, there is still hope for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young, I prayed for lightning
As a child, Lady Gaga had wished for a lightning strike, as her mother had told her it would come to her.
My mother said it would come and find me
Lady Gaga's mother had told her that the lightning would eventually find her.
I found myself without a prayer
As Lady Gaga grew older, she felt lost and unable to turn to prayer for guidance or strength.
I lost my love and no one cared
Lady Gaga experienced heartbreak but felt like no one around her cared about her emotional pain.
Yeah, I looked
With my face up to the sky
But I saw nothing there
No, no, nothing there
Yeah, I stared
While my eyes filled up with tears
But there was nothing there
No, no, nothing
Lady Gaga searched for a sign or something to give her hope but came up empty-handed, leaving her feeling empty and tearful.
I heard one sine from above
I heard one sine from above
Then the signal split in two
The sound created stars like me and you
Before there was up, there was silence
I heard one sine
And it healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
Healed my heart, heard a sine
Lady Gaga heard a single sine wave that split into two signals and created something beautiful, much like the creation of her and her listeners. The silence before the sine wave was like a blank canvas, and this sound provided healing and comfort to her, which she hopes to share with others.
When I was young, I felt immortal
And not a day went by without a struggle
I lived my days just for the nights
I lost myself under the lights
When I was young, I felt immortal
In her youth, Lady Gaga felt like she was invincible and that each day was a battle. She looked forward to the nights, where she could lose herself to music and entertainment.
Healed my heart
The sine wave healed Lady Gaga's emotional pain and provided her with comfort.
Healed my
Heart, heard a
Sine
Healed my
Heart, heard a sine
The phrase 'Healed my Heart, heard a Sine' represents Lady Gaga finding comfort and healing after hearing the sine wave. She repeats this phrase in the hopes of sharing her healing experience with her listeners.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Axel Christofer Hedfors, Benjamin Rice, Elton John, Johannes Per Erik Klahr, Matthew Burns, Michael Tucker, Rami Yacoub, Richard Michael Paul Zastenker, Ryan B. Tedder, Salem Lars Al Fakir, Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, V
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@r.goodblood5475
She's great friends with elton
@SteveSchwallie
rightttt, like beyonce, ariana grande, blackpink, elton john, almost britney spears, but who knows who's next, Rihanna?
@charlotteluvshugs
She is Elton’s children’s godmother! :)
@aish1421
This wasn't unexpected though
@MatheusGils
In my opinion, SINE FROM ABOVE is the best song of the Chromatica.
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agree
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