Shallow
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper 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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