Teeth

Lady Gaga

About Teeth

"Teeth" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga. The track appears on The Fame Monster (2009), her second major release and her third extended play. The song was written by Gaga, Taja Riley, Pete Wyoming Bender, and Teddy Riley, and produced by Gaga and Teddy Riley. It has an oral theme and has been called a "perverse" march and an ode to sadomasochism. "Teeth" peaked at number 107 on the UK Singles Chart and received a mixed reception from critics. Gaga performed the song during The Monster Ball Tour (2009–2011). In 2013, Riley sued Gaga for US$500,000 and punitive damages over the songwriting credits, saying he was not given 25 percent of royalties as he had been promised. 


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2009
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Don't be scared
I've done this before
Show me your teeth
Show me your teeth
Show me your teeth

Don't want no money (want your money)
That shit's is ugly
Just want your sex (want your sex)
Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat)
Take a bite my me
Show me your teeth (let me see your mean)

Got no direction (no direction)
I need direction
Just got my vamp (got my vamp)

Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat)
Take a bite of me boy
Show me your teeth (the truth is sexy)

Tell me something that'll save me
I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright)
Tell me something that'll change me
I'm gonna love you with my hands tied

Show me your teeth (just tell me when)
Show me your teeth (open your mouth boy)
Show me your teeth (show me whatcha got)
Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth

Got no salvation (no salvation)
Got no salvation
Got no religion (no religion)
My religion is you
Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat)
(Take a bite of me boy) show me your teeth
I'm a tough bitch

Got my addictions (my addictions)
And I love to fix 'em (and I love to fix 'em)
No one's perfect
Take a bite of my bad girl meat (bad girl meat)
(Take a bite of me boy) show me your teeth
I just need a little guidance

Tell me something that'll save me
I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright)
Just tell me when it's alright
Tell me something that'll change me
I'm gonna love you with my hands tied

Show me your teeth (just tell me when)
Show me your teeth (open your mouth boy)
Show me your teeth (show me whatcha got)
Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth
Show me your teeth

How (my religion is you)
How (my religion is you)

Help need a man
Now show me your fangs (my religion is you)
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs (my religion is you)
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs (my religion is you)
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs
Help need a man
Now show me your fangs

Tell me something that'll save me
I need a man who makes me alright (man who makes me alright)
Just tell me it's alright
Tell me something that'll change me
I'm gonna love you with my hands tied

Show me your teeth (just tell me when)
Show me your teeth (open your mouth boy)
Show me your teeth (show me whatcha got)
Show me your teeth teeth, teeth, teeth
Show me your teeth
It's not how big, it's how mean
How, how

It's not how big, it's how mean
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
Show me your teeth, open your mouth boy
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
My religion is you
Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
I just need a little guidance
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
Show me your teeth, show me your teeth
Show me your teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth

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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: Edward Theodore Riley, Peter W. Bender, Stefani J. Germanotta, Taja Asakeya Riley

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Teeth" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), "The Fame Monster" (2009). The song was not released as a single but got attention due to its unique style.
Song Structure
Unlike most other Lady Gaga songs, "Teeth" stands out by adopting a gospel-inspired delivery and features a stomping, drum-heavy beat.
Composer Credits
"Teeth" was written by Lady Gaga and Taja Riley, along with producers Teddy Riley and Pete Wyoming Bender.
Inspirational Tidbits
This song has been interpreted as a hymn to self-empowerment and individualism. "Show me your teeth," Gaga commands in the refrain, could be seen as a call for authenticity and boldness.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga has performed "Teeth" live during her "Monster Ball" tour. Her performances often included a theatrical connotation and dramatization.
Exemplary Lyrics
The haunting lyrics of the song, "Got no salvation, got no religion", emphasize Gaga's faith in individuality and personal identity rather than seeking solace in established religious and social norms.
B-Side Hit
Despite never being released as a single, the song gained a fanbase and managed to sneak into the UK single charts at number 107, purely through downloads and streams.
Musical Style
The song features Gaga's signature electropop style, blended with a heavy fusion of rock and roll and gospel music influences.
Meaningful Interpretations
The lyrics "Take a bite of my bad girl meat" has been interpreted as a provocative invitation for challenges and standing up for one's persona.
The Fame Monster
"Teeth" was the final track on the eight-song EP "The Fame Monster", complied as a sister record following her debut album "The Fame".
Multimedia Use
"Teeth" was featured in the 10th episode of the first season of "Glee", a musical television series, bringing it further recognition.

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