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.
Wish You Were Here
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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The clouds they part, rearrange - for me
Faces of strangers and I have no familiars to help me see
Where is home?
I want you to know
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Sometimes I wonder
If God hides out in cities to set us free
'Cause yeah, this room is crowded but I'm so alone
And it help me please
Where is home?
I want you to know
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
And I will be strong
I won't give in
I won't deny you
I know where we've been
I was so much more
Then all of my fears
Then all of these tears, my tears (yeah)
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Where is home?
I want you to know (oh yeah)
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
In "Wish You Were Here," Lady Gaga expresses her feelings of loneliness and displacement while on tour. She starts off reflecting on the ever-changing nature of her surroundings and how it affects her sense of familiarity. She feels like a stranger in a sea of unfamiliar faces and wonders where home is. She desires the comfort and sanctuary of home and wishes for the presence of someone who understands her and makes her feel safe. She's wrestling with feeling alone and disconnected from everything and everyone she knows. Gaga then muses about the possibility of God being present in the city and the room she is in to free her from her loneliness. She feels so alone, despite being surrounded by crowds of people. The song expresses Gaga's longing for home and the comfort of people she loves, no matter where she is.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the person she desires to be with to come and be with her. The repetition of the phrase "I wish you were here" reflects the depths of her loneliness and desperation for a connection. In the second half of the song, Gaga resolves to remain strong and not give up, even though she's facing her fears and shedding tears. She knows that whoever she's talking to has been with her through everything and has been a comforting presence throughout her journey.
Line by Line Meaning
It's funny how things they change
Change happens in unexpected ways and for no apparent reason.
The clouds they part, rearrange - for me
The environment or circumstances around us may appear to shift and alter to accommodate our needs.
Faces of strangers and I have no familiars to help me see
Surrounded by unfamiliar people, with no guidance or help from those we know.
Where is home?
Asking a deeper question about the true meaning of 'home'.
I want you to know
Expressing a desire for someone to understand or acknowledge.
That I wish you were here
Wanting the presence or support of someone who is not currently with us.
Sometimes I wonder
Reflecting on thoughts or theories that may not have an immediate answer.
If God hides out in cities to set us free
Contemplating whether spirituality or personal growth can come from urban environments.
'Cause yeah, this room is crowded but I'm so alone
Even in a crowded space, we can still feel isolated and disconnected.
And it help me please
Seeking clarity or assistance in a difficult situation.
And I will be strong
Vowing to stay resilient and persevere.
I won't give in
Refusing to succumb to negative thoughts or behaviors.
I won't deny you
Acknowledging the importance of someone, even in their absence.
I know where we've been
Having a clear understanding of past experiences and how they have shaped us.
I was so much more
Feeling a sense of personal growth or empowerment.
Then all of my fears
Realizing that fear can hold us back from realizing our potential.
Then all of these tears, my tears (yeah)
Recognizing that emotional pain can also be a catalyst for growth.
I wish you were here
Reiterating the desire for someone's presence and support.
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Wish You Were Here
It's funny how things, they change
The clouds they part, rearrange for me
Faces of strangers and I have no familiars to help me see
Where is home, I want you to know
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Sometimes I wonder if god hides out in cities to set us free
'cause yeah, this room is crowded
But I am so alone in it, help me please
Where is home, I want you to know
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here [2x]
And I will be strong, I won't give in
I won't deny you, I know where we've been
I'm so much more than all of my fears
Than all of these tears, my tears yeah
I wish you were here [2x]
Where is home
I want you to know
Oh, yeah
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here [2x]
@Nicholas-kt4ul
"Wish You Were Here"
Stefani Germanotta (From 'Red and Blue EP')
[Verse 1]
It's funny how things, they change
The clouds they part
Rearrange for me
Faces of strangers and I have no familiars to help me see
[Pre-Chorus]
Where is home?
I want you to know
[Chorus]
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
[Verse 2]
Sometimes I wonder if God hides out in cities to set us free
'Cause, yeah, this room is crowded, but I am so alone in it
Help me, please
[Pre-Chorus]
Where is home?
I want you to know
[Chorus]
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
[Bridge]
And I will be strong
I won't give in
I won't deny you
I know where we've been
I'm so much more than all of my fears
Than all of these tears
My tears, yeah
[Breakdown]
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
[Pre-Chorus]
Where is home?
I want you to know
Oh, yeah
[Chorus]
That I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
@crazedoutmothafukr76
Omg imagine if she re-recorded this song for the A Star is Born film!! It would be heaven!!
@DCgamer
That actually would've worked out well for the end credits...
@KacperThe123
that would be beautiful with those strong vocals she sings nowadays
@khayal1402
SO TRUE!
@JotaC
This would be 100 times more powerful than "I'll never love again"
@P13r6
I made a video about this song. I hope you like it :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyBP0LEWS8
@msmuffie5
I used to cry to this song few years back. This song is everything
@atomica3588
Same!
@matiasyanezlagos1589
Me too!!!
@Hrdfrmhvns333
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