Born This Way
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It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Whether you love a man or the almighty Him, it doesn't matter. Be yourself and embrace your uniqueness.

Just put your paws up 'cause you were born this way, baby
Raise your hands up and celebrate yourself because you were created to be who and what you are.

My mama told me when I was young
The singer's mother gave wise advice to her when she was young.

We are all born superstars
Everyone is equally a shining star from the day they are born.

She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
The singer's mother helped her get ready, expressing her love and support.

In the glass of her boudoir
While in her mother's bedroom, the singer saw herself in the mirror.

"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
The mother instills the belief that it's important to love oneself.

She said, "'Cause he made you perfect, babe"
The mother stated that God made the singer perfect just as she is.

"So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,
The mother tells the singer to hold her head high and not be ashamed of who she is.

Listen to me when I say"
The mother wants the singer to hear and remember her message.

I'm beautiful in my way
The singer acknowledges her own beauty as a unique individual.

'Cause God makes no mistakes
The singer believes that God made her perfectly the way she is and she accepts herself completely.

I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way
The singer feels confident that she is living the life she is meant to live and being true to who she is.

Don't hide yourself in regret
The singer advises not to live life in the past, regretting choices made or who you are.

Just love yourself and you're set
The key to happiness is accepting and loving oneself, leading to a fulfilling life.

Oh there ain't no other way
There is no other path that leads to true happiness and fulfillment except being true to oneself.

Right track baby I was born this way
The singer is confident that she is on the correct path, embracing herself and being true to her uniqueness.

Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be weighed down by the negative aspects of life, instead be powerful and confident, being a queen in your own right.

Give yourself prudence
The singer advises self-care and making good choices.

And love your friends
Encouraging the importance of friendship and support.

So we can rejoice your truth
By being true and authentic, others can celebrate with you.

In the religion of the insecure
The singer refers to society's obsession with insecurities and self-doubt.

I must be myself, respect my youth
Despite society's pressures, the singer feels it's important to be herself, respecting her youth and who she is.

A different lover is not a sin
The singer expresses that everyone should be loved and accepted, no matter who they are.

Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey)
The singer states to believe in God and his plan.

I love my life I love this record and
The singer expresses love for her life and her music.

Mi amore vole fe, yah
The singer exclaims her love for music and the arts.

Whether you're broke or evergreen
The reference to being broke or evergreen refers to financial status or aging, but it doesn't matter as all are still unique and special.

You're black, white, beige, chola descent
The singer acknowledges people of different cultural backgrounds and races, but they are all equal and celebrated equally.

You're Lebanese, you're Orient
The singer acknowledges those from different countries and ethnicities, celebrating all equally.

Whether life's disabilities
The singer recognizes that some may face disability, but it doesn't make them any less unique or special.

Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
The singer acknowledges that some people may feel like outcasts, victims of bullying or teasing, but all are still unique and special.

Rejoice and love yourself today
Despite adversities, one should still love and celebrate themselves.

'Cause baby you were born this way
The singer reinforces that every individual was born equally unique and special, deserving of love and celebration.

No matter gay, straight, or bi
The singer acknowledges people of different sexual orientations, celebrating all equally.

Lesbian, transgendered life
The singer acknowledges people of different gender identities and sexual orientations, celebrating all equally.

I'm on the right track baby
The singer is confident in her own identity and encourages others to be as well.

I was born to survive
The singer believes all individuals were born for a reason - to survive and be true to oneself.

No matter black, white or beige
The singer acknowledges people of all races and ethnicities, celebrating all equally.

Chola or orient made
The singer acknowledges women of Latinx descent and those from Asian countries, celebrating all equally.

I was born to be brave
The singer encourages listeners to be brave and be true to themselves.

I was born this way yeah
Reinforcing that everyone was born equally unique and special.

Same D.N.A. but born this way
Despite having the same DNA, everyone is born their own unique person, special in their own way.