The Queen
Lady Gaga Lyrics


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Oh
Tonight I'm gonna show
Them what I'm made up for
The killer queen inside me's
Coming out
Say, "Hello!"

Oh
Tonight I will return
The fame and riches earned
With you I'd watch them all be burnt
Whoa-Oh, Whoa-Oh

Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a bitch in the night
But I don't need these 14-carat golds to win
I am a woman, I insist it's my life

I can be
The queen that's inside of me
This is my chance to release it
Be brave for you you'll see
I can be
The queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance
Our dream is happening
I can be the queen

I
Wind and hurricane
The stormy sky and rain
When you run dry I'll flood your pain
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh

In between the moments of
The lady I've become
A voice speaks through the noise like drums
Rhomp-a-bump-a

Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a bitch in the night
But I don't need these 14-carat golds to win
I am a woman, I insist it's my life

I can be
The queen that's inside of me
This is my chance to release it
Be brave for you you'll see
I can be
The queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance
Our dream is happening
I can be the queen

The quee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-een
The que-ee-een
Quee-ee-een
Quee-ee-een

Starry night come inside me like never before
Don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door
I will fly on a challenger across the sky
Like a phoenix so you can remind them of the dream I bore

Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh




Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

In "The Queen," Lady Gaga adopts the persona of a powerful and confident woman who is ready to unleash her inner strength and rule her life. She speaks of the "killer queen inside" her that is waiting to come out and proves that she doesn't need anything but her own abilities to succeed. While she acknowledges the challenges that she faces as a strong woman, she refuses to back down from them, and instead embraces her identity as a woman who is capable of being a leader.


Lady Gaga surmises that she has the capability to be the queen that others need her to be. She speaks of her chance to fulfill her dreams and unleash her confidence. However, she also has another side to her, where she can offer love and support. She speaks of being a challenger across the sky and recognizing the dream she has borne. Lady Gaga asserts that nothing can hold her back or slow her down, showing that she is ready to take on the world.


Overall, "The Queen" reinforces the power of female empowerment, encouraging women to embrace their strength and take charge of their life. Through her music, Lady Gaga emphasizes that women can be whatever they want to be and that they do not need anyone's permission or validation to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh
Lady Gaga is expressing her excitement for the night


Tonight I'm gonna show Them what I'm made up for The killer queen inside me's Coming out Say, "Hello!"
Tonight, Lady Gaga is revealing her true self and the best version of herself that she was made up to be. She is introducing the 'killer queen' within herself and wants to make a grand entrance.


Oh Tonight I will return The fame and riches earned With you I'd watch them all be burnt Whoa-Oh, Whoa-Oh
Lady Gaga is returning to the stage to relive her past success, but this time with a twist. She wants to start afresh and start her journey with a partner who shares her passion for music.


Whenever I start feeling strong I'm called a bitch in the night But I don't need these 14-carat golds to win I am a woman, I insist it's my life
Lady Gaga's journey to the top was not easy, and she has faced criticism and backlash for being 'too strong' and assertive. However, she doesn't need material possessions like gold to validate her strength and believes that it is her life and she will live it as a woman who takes control.


I can be The queen that's inside of me This is my chance to release it Be brave for you you'll see I can be The queen you need me to be This is my chance to be the dance Our dream is happening I can be the queen
Lady Gaga concludes that the 'queen' is inside all individuals, and she is using her music to inspire others to release their true selves. She is hoping to empower her audience and be the inspiration they need to release their inner 'queen.'


I Wind and hurricane The stormy sky and rain When you run dry I'll flood your pain Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Lady Gaga uses metaphors to describe her passion for music as powerful as a hurricane and rain. She is hoping to heal her audience's pain with her music and bring them the joy they need.


In between the moments of The lady I've become A voice speaks through the noise like drums Rhomp-a-bump-a
Lady Gaga reflects on the journey that has transformed her into the woman she is today. Amidst the noise, she hears a voice that energizes her like the drums.


The quee-ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-een The que-ee-een Quee-ee-een Quee-ee-een
Lady Gaga repeats the word 'queen,' emphasizing the persona of a strong woman taking control of her life and sending a positive message to her listeners.


Starry night come inside me like never before Don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door I will fly on a challenger across the sky Like a phoenix so you can remind them of the dream I bore
Lady Gaga is taking inspiration from nature to express her journey. She is moving forward and not looking back. She is willing to face challenges and will rise again (like a Phoenix) to inspire others to follow their dreams.


Whoa, oh, oh Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Whoa, oh, oh Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Whoa-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh
The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the importance of Lady Gaga's message of self-acceptance and not giving up on one's dreams.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEFANI GERMANOTTA, FERNANDO GARIBAY

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Eletoralei

Oh, tonight I'm gonna show them what I'm made of, oh
The killer queen inside me's coming to say "hello"
Oh, tonight I will return
The fame and riches earned
With you, I'd watch them all be burned
Whoa, whoa

Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a bitch in the night
But I don't need these 14 karat guns to win
I am a woman, I insist, it's my life

I can be the queen that's inside of me
This is my chance to release
And be brave for you, you'll see
I can be, the queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance
I've dreamed, it's happening
I can be the queen

I am wind and hurricane, the stormy sky and rain
When you run dry, I'll flood your pain
Whoa, whoa
In between the moments of the lady I've become
A voice speaks through the noise like drums
Rum-pum-pum-pum

Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a bitch in the night
But I don't need these 14 karat guns to win
I am a woman, I insist, it's my life

I can be the queen that's inside of me
This is my chance to release
And be brave for you, you'll see
I can be, the queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance
I've dreamed, it's happening
I can be the queen
The que ee-ee-ee-ee ee-ee-eeen
The queen, queen, queen
Queen, queen, queen
Queen, queen, queen

Starry night
Come inside me, like never before
Don't forget me when I come crying to Heaven's door
I will fly
On a challenger across the sky
Like a phoenix, so you can remind them of the dream I bore

Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh



All comments from YouTube:

leexster

Am I the only one who thinks the last part of the song(after 3:13) is one of the best parts of all the songs Lady Gaga has ever done?

Camilo Rozo

+leexster No, you are not that part is just amazing her voice the sound sooo amazing !

Eric D.

+leexster It's the best, the greatest, _ STAAARRY NIGHT....

Jhovany Vazquez

+leexster Its my favorite song of her because of that part

Christos Papanikolaou

+leexster you ARE RIGHT

tyler lee

the song before 313 is better i think its stupid that she slowed this banger down halfway through couldve been a hit tbt

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Harry Kuntz

“I will fly on a ‘Challenger’ across the sky, like the phoenix so you can remind them of the dream I bore.”

This is some real, old school, jazz lyricism. Billy Strayhorn for a modern young audience. Epic writing and ideas, Lady Gaga. Keep it up, we love you.

Daniela Evans

Brilliant comment

Chiyonofuji

So true. Such a mellifluous line.

Kira Strikes

crying, the era that saved my life, literally.

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