Bad Romance

Lady Gaga

About Bad Romance

"Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play, The Fame Monster (2009). It was written and produced by Nadir "RedOne" Khayat and Lady Gaga. Lyrically, "Bad Romance" explores Gaga's attraction to individuals with whom romance never works, her preference for lonely relationships and the paranoia she experienced while on tour. Following an illegal demo leak, Gaga showcased the final product at Alexander McQueen's show at the Paris Fashion Week in October 2009, followed by the release of the single's cover art. Musically, "Bad Romance" features a spoken bridge, a full-throated chorus and sung lyrics about being in love with one's best friend. The song, which is imbued with elements of German-esque house and techno, as well as music from the 1980s and 1990s, was touted by Gaga as an experimental pop record. During the bridge Gaga sings a part of the chorus ("I want your love and I want your revenge") in French. Most commentators praised "Bad Romance", calling it one of the highlights of the album. It was included in the 'best-of' lists in several media outlets such as Rolling Stone and Pitchfork Media, and won two Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video. In the US, "Bad Romance" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it has been certified 11-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold 5.9 million digital downloads as of February 2019. It topped the charts in more than 20 countries and sold 12 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. 


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2009
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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga oh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

I want your ugly
I want your disease
I want your everything
As long as it's free
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

I want your drama
The touch of your hand
I want your leather studded kiss in the sand
I want your love
Love-love-love, I want your love (Love-love-love, I want your love)

You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad
Your bad romance

I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!)
I want your love and
All your lovers revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

I want your horror
I want your design
'Cause you're a criminal
As long as your mine
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

I want your psycho, your vertigo shtick
Want you in my rear window
Baby you're sick, I want your love
Love-love-love, I want your love (Love-love-love, I want your love)

You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad, bad romance

I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh!)
I want your love and
All your lovers revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga oh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Walk, walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk passion baby, work it I'm a free bitch baby

I want your love
And I want your revenge
I want your love
I don't wanna be friends

(J'veux ton amour  et je veux ta revanche  j'veux ton amour)
I don't wanna be friends, I don't wanna be friends
I don't wanna be friends, I don't wanna be friends
Want your bad romance (caught in a bad romance) want your bad romance

I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh!)
I want your love and
All your lovers revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Want your bad romance
Caught in a bad romance
Want your bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Want your bad romance
Caught in a bad romance

Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and activist. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company, her vocal abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who signed her to his label Kon Live Distribution. more »

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Written by: Nadir Khayat, Stefani Germanotta

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Bad Romance" was released by Lady Gaga in 2009 as the lead single from her third extended play, "The Fame Monster". - It received universal acclaim from music critics, who complimented Gaga's vocals and the song's catchy, club-friendly sound. - The song topped the charts in more than 20 countries and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Song Composition
The song is noted for its catchy "rah rah ah-ah-ah!" hook. - It blurs the lines between the techno, dance-pop, and electro-pop genres, which was a significant aspect of Gaga's sound.
Music Video
The music video for "Bad Romance" was directed by Francis Lawrence and is known for its striking and unique visuals. - It has won several awards, including a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video and seven MTV Video Music Awards, one of them being for Video of the Year. - The music video, as of 2021, has over 1.3 billion views on YouTube and is one of the most-viewed videos on the platform.
Awards and Recognition
"Bad Romance" has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards - one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and another for Best Short Form Music Video. - The song was also one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 12 million copies sold worldwide.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga has performed "Bad Romance" live at many significant events, including the 2010 Grammy Awards, the 2010 BRIT Awards, and the Super Bowl LI halftime show in 2017. - Her live performance often incorporates elaborate choreography and dramatic costumes.
Impact and Influence
"Bad Romance" is considered a signature song for Lady Gaga, with many citing it as her finest work to date. - Critics have praised the song's unique blend of electro-pop and techno, pointing it out as an influence for future pop productions.
Song Motive
Through "Bad Romance", Lady Gaga explores the paranoia she felt while touring from 2008-2009. It primarily revolves around the theme of 'love gone wrong'.
Commercial Success
"Bad Romance" quickly became one of Lady Gaga's most commercially successful songs and has been certified 11-times platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales of over 11 million units in the U.S. alone.
Cultural Impact
Several phrases from the song, such as "Caught in a bad romance" and "Want your bad romance", have entered pop culture lexicon.
Use in Media
"Bad Romance" has been used in numerous television shows, films, and commercials, testifying its popularity and endurance.

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