Alejandro

Lady Gaga

About Alejandro

"Alejandro" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga. It was released as the third single from her third extended play (EP) The Fame Monster (2009). Co-written and produced by herself and Nadir "RedOne" Khayat, the song was inspired by her "Fear of Men Monster", and the lyrics portray Gaga bidding farewell to her lovers. Musically, it is a mid-tempo synth-pop song with a Europop beat. Contemporary critics predominantly gave "Alejandro" positive reviews and noted that it takes influence from the pop acts ABBA, Ace of Base and Madonna. The song charted in the United Kingdom and Hungary due to digital sales following the album's release. Upon release, "Alejandro" charted again in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United States while topping the Czech, Finnish, Mexican, Venezuelan, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, and Romanian charts. "Alejandro" became Gaga's seventh successive single to reach the top-ten of the US Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video was directed by fashion photographer Steven Klein and inspired by Gaga's love for her gay friends and admiration of gay love. Within the video, Gaga dances with a group of soldiers in a cabaret, interspersed with scenes of Gaga as a nun swallowing a rosary and near-naked men holding machine guns. The music video was controversial and received mixed reviews. Critics complimented its idea and dark nature while the Catholic League criticized Gaga for alleged blasphemy, despite Klein dismissing the idea and claiming that the scene in question (the swallowing of Rosary beads) was Gaga's "desire to take in the Holy". Gaga performed the song on the ninth season of American Idol and has performed it on all dates of The Monster Ball Tour and on all subsequent tours to date. 


Year:
2009
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I know that we are young,
And I know that you may love me,
But I just can't be with you like this anymore,
Alejandro

She's got both hands
In her pocket
And she won't look at you
Won't look at you
She hides true love
En su bolsillo
She got a halo around her finger
Around you

You know that I love you boy
Hot like Mexico, rejoice
At this point I gotta choose
Nothing to lose

Don't call my name
Don't call my name, Alejandro
I'm not your babe
I'm not your babe, Fernando

Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch
Just smoke my cigarette and hush
Don't call my name
Don't call my name, Roberto

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Stop, please,
Just let me go Alejandro,
Just let me go

She's not broken
She's just a baby
But her boyfriend's like a dad, just like a dad
And all those flames that burned  before him
Now he's gonna fire fight, gotta cool the bad

You know that I love you boy
Hot like Mexico, rejoice
At this point I've gotta choose
Nothing to lose

Don't call my name
Don't call my name, Alejandro
I'm not your babe
I'm not your babe, Fernando

Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch
Just smoke my cigarette and hush
Don't call my name
Don't call my name, Roberto

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Don't bother me,
Don't bother me, Alejandro
Don't call my name,
Don't call my name, bye, Fernando
I'm not your babe,
I'm not your babe, Alejandro
Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch,
Fernando

Don't call my name,
Don't call my name, Alejandro
I'm not your babe,
I'm not your babe, Fernando
Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch
Just smoke my cigarette and hush
Don't call my name,
Don't call my name,
Roberto

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Alejandro
Alejandro
Ale-ale-jandro
Ale-ale-jandro

Don't call my name,
Don't call my name, Alejandro
I'm not your babe,
I'm not your babe, Fernando
Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch
Just smoke my cigarette and hush
Don't call my name,
Don't call my name, Roberto

Alejandro

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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

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14 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Alejandro" is a single by American recording artist Lady Gaga.
Genre
The song draws influence from the genres of pop, Europop, synth-pop, and house.
Album Information
The track is from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "The Fame Monster," which was released in 2009.
Production Partner
RedOne, who had previously partnered with Lady Gaga on hits like "Poker Face" and "Just Dance," helped produce "Alejandro."
Chart Performance
The song was successful on charts globally and peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Inspired by Fear
As with the other songs on "The Fame Monster," "Alejandro” was inspired by one of Lady Gaga's fears, in this case, her fear of sex and love.
Song Duration
The full version is approximately 4 minutes and 34 seconds long.
Music Video
The music video for "Alejandro" was directed by iconic fashion photographer Steven Klein and sparked controversy for its religious imagery.
Multiple Interpretations
The song has been interpreted in a variety of manners, with some suggesting it speaks about Lady Gaga's relationships with her male gay friends, while others believe it is about a failed love affair.
Recognition
"Alejandro" received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2011.
Choreography
The track is popular for its notable choreography during live performances, as well as in its music video.
Cover Performances
Various artists have since gone on to perform covers of "Alejandro," including the cast of the popular TV show, "Glee."
Sales
By July 2011, "Alejandro" had sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone.
Certification
It is certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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