Judas
Lady Gaga
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Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Gaga Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Gaga When he calls to me, I am ready I'll wash his feet with my hair if he needs Forgive him when his tongue lies through his brain Even after three times he betrays me Ahh-oh, ahh-oh, I'll bring him down, bring him down, down Ahh-oh, ahh-oh, a king with no crown, king with no crown I'm just a Holy Fool Oh, baby, it's so cruel But I'm still in love with Judas, baby I'm just a Holy Fool Oh, baby, it's so cruel But I'm still in love with Judas, baby Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Gaga I couldn't love a man so purely Even prophets forgave his goofy way I've learned love is like a brick, you can Build a house or sink a dead body Ahh-oh, ahh-oh, I'll bring him down, bring him down, down Ahh-oh, ahh-oh, a king with no crown, king with no crown I'm just a Holy Fool Oh, baby, it's so cruel But I'm still in love with Judas, baby I'm just a Holy Fool Oh, baby, it's so cruel But I'm still in love with Judas, baby Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as (Ew) In the (ew) most Biblical sense I am beyond repentance Fame hooker, prostitute wench, vomits her mind But in the cultural sense, I just speak in future tense Judas, kiss me, if offenced or wear an ear condom next time I wanna love you but something's pulling me away from you Jesus is my virtue and Judas is the demon I cling to I cling to just a Holy Fool Oh, baby, it's so cruel But I'm still in love with Judas, baby I'm just a Holy Fool Oh, baby (just a), it's so cruel (Holy Fool) But I'm still in love with Judas, baby Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Whoa, I'm in love with Juda-ah-as, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Juda-ah-as Judas, Juda-ah-as, Judas, Gaga
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Written by: Nadir Khayat, Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Release date"Judas" by Lady Gaga was officially released on April 15, 2011.
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Album AffiliationThe song is featured on Lady Gaga’s second studio album called "Born This Way".
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Chart RankingsUpon its release, "Judas" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, denoting its commercial success.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Judas" was co-directed by Lady Gaga herself and choreographer Lauriann Gibson.
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Controversial ReceptionThe song stirred controversy primarily among religious circles due to its religious themes. Critics claimed it exploited Christian symbols for monetary gain and promotional purposes.
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GenreMusically, "Judas" is a dance-pop song with influences from the house genre.
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Song InspirationLady Gaga explained that the song is about falling in love with the wrong man over and over again, symbolically represented by Judas in the song.
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Award NominationsDespite the controversy, the music video for "Judas" was nominated for the Best Choreography category at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song LengthThe length of "Judas" is approximately 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
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Distinctive Music VideoIn the music video, Lady Gaga portrayed a modern-day Mary Magdalene intertwined in a love triangle with Jesus and Judas.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Lady Gaga and RedOne, who has collaborated with Gaga on several successful tracks.
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Certifications"Judas" has received Platinum certification in the United States from the RIAA, marking over a million digital sales.
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InfluenceThe song and its music video have continued to maintain cultural influence, being referenced and parodied in many entertainment mediums.
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Live PerformancesLady Gaga has performed "Judas" at several big events, including the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and her Born This Way Ball tour.
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