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.
White Christmas
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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Just like the one I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
I'm dreaming of a white, white, white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
And may all your Christmases be white
So, as you can tell, I'm very outgoing
And a little bit shy
But I've decided that this song is just too short
It's such a beautiful Christmas song, but it's only one verse
So, I added one extra one
Here it goes
I'm dreaming of a white snowman
With a carrot nose and charcoal eyes
Oh, and when he cries, I'm gonna tell him, "It's okay"
Because Santa's on his sleigh and he's on his way
Oh, oh, oh, I, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
Oh, may all your days and Thanksgivings be so bright
And may all, all your Christmases be white
Okay, so, I suppose it's not very white outside yet
. The opening lyrics of Lady Gaga's song "White Christmas" are a nostalgic yearning for a magical, wintry holiday season. The singer is dreaming of a white, snowy Christmas just like the ones she used to know, where the tree tops are adorned with glistening snowflakes and children eagerly anticipate the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the snow. She repeats the phrase "oh oh" to convey her sense of wonder and enchantment.
As the song continues, Gaga includes an additional verse that she penned herself, expressing her desire for a white snowman with a carrot nose and charcoal eyes. She imagines consoling him when he cries by telling him that Santa is on his way. The song is infused with a sense of childlike wonder, fondly recalling treasured holiday experiences and creating new ones.
Overall, Lady Gaga's "White Christmas" is a wistful, feel-good tune that evokes the joys of the season and the desire for simple, magical pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I'm wishing for a snowy Christmas with a lot of joy and happiness.
Just like the one I used to know
The Christmas that I used to experience in the past was what I wish to have again.
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
I envision a Christmas where the trees look dazzling, and the kids hear the pleasant sound of the sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
It's nice to hear the sound of the sleigh bells ringing as I walk through the snowy path.
I'm dreaming of a white, white, white Christmas
I'm yearning for a white, perfect, snow-filled Christmas.
With every Christmas card I write
On every card I write, I express my sincere good wishes for a happy Christmas.
Oh, may your days be so very merry and bright
I hope your days are filled with happiness and positivity, making your Christmas a memorable one.
And may all your Christmases be white
I wish all your Christmases are filled with snow, spreading happiness and joy all around.
I'm dreaming of a white snowman
I'm picturing a snowman with a perfect carrot nose and charcoal eyes, looking stunning in the white snow.
With a carrot nose and charcoal eyes
The snowman has a nose made of carrot and eyes made of charcoal, enhancing its appearance in the white snow.
Oh, and when he cries, I'm gonna tell him, 'It's okay'
If the snowman melts and starts to lose its shape, I will assure it that everything is alright.
Because Santa's on his sleigh and he's on his way
I don't have to worry about the snowman melting, as Santa is on his way to deliver lots of gifts and spread cheer.
Oh, oh, oh, I, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I can't resist dreaming of a snowy and perfect Christmas.
Oh, may all your days and Thanksgivings be so bright
I want all your days, including Thanksgiving, to be filled with brightness and joy.
And may all, all your Christmases be white
Let each of your Christmas be filled with lots of snow, transforming your surroundings into a peaceful and joyful one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Keaton Banta
I heard this version in the grocery store the other day and couldn’t stop smiling it deserves much more attention
Lilico Miyazaki
This is such a lovely rendition of a classic. Anyone that says Gaga isn't talented need to watch her stripped down performances like this. She's my queen.
satan’s buttcrack
I totally agree, she has so much raw talent, I saw her in concert and that was in August and I'm still amazed (and yes I watching this in November- sue me) but people say she just likes to be skanky but she is just expressing herself and I am proud to be a little monster
Empress
What a beautiful second verse, Lady Gaga!!! Absolutely superb.
KirsLa
Christmas is coming! I listen to this version every Christmas ❤
setnom
every Holiday since she recorded this, I can't get enough of her songs. I love her voice :")
Tonetwisters
The GaGa uses a different voice for everything she does ... And I love every one of 'em!!
milly packham
This is my favourite rendition of this song, she has such a beautiful voice :')
CJ Pip 7
Strip away all the glitz & glam and what we have underneath is a remarkable talent. ❤ So good!
Marta Carvalho
This woman is amazing