Born This Way
Lady Gaga
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It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M Just put your paws up 'cause you were born this way, baby My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the glass of her boudoir "There's nothing wrong with loving who you are" She said, "'Cause he made you perfect, babe" "So hold your head up girl and you'll go far, Listen to me when I say" I'm beautiful in my way 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way (Born this way) Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Baby I was born this way Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Right track baby I was born this way Don't be a drag, just be a queen Don't be a drag, just be a queen Don't be a drag, just be a queen Don't be don't be don't be Give yourself prudence And love your friends So we can rejoice your truth In the religion of the insecure I must be myself, respect my youth A different lover is not a sin Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey) I love my life I love this record and Mi amore vole fe, yah I'm beautiful in my way 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Baby I was born this way Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Right track, baby I was born this way Don't be a drag, just be a queen Whether you're broke or evergreen You're black, white, beige, chola descent You're Lebanese, you're Orient Whether life's disabilities Left you outcast, bullied, or teased Rejoice and love yourself today 'Cause baby you were born this way No matter gay, straight, or bi Lesbian, transgendered life I'm on the right track baby I was born to survive No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made I'm on the right track baby I was born to be brave I'm beautiful in my way 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way yeah Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Baby I was born this way (Born this way) Oh there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Right track, baby I was born this way I was born this way hey I was born this way hey I'm on the right track baby I was born this way hey I was born this way hey I was born this way hey I'm on the right track baby I was born this way hey Same D.N.A. but born this way Same D.N.A. but born this way
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Written by: Fernando Garibay, Stefani J Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Jeppe Breum Laursen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"Born This Way" is a self-empowerment song co-written and performed by American singer Lady Gaga. She co-wrote the song with Fernando Garibay, Jeppe Laursen, and DJ White Shadow.
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Release and Chart Performance"Born This Way" was released as the lead single from Gaga's second studio album of the same name. It was released on February 11, 2011.
- Upon release, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gaga's third number-one single in the US.
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Lyrics and MessageThe song has an empowering message of self-identity and acceptance, with lyrics like "I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes, I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way."
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Glee VersionIn 2011, the song was covered by the cast of American television series Glee in the episode also titled "Born This Way."
- The Glee cover was led by Chris Colfer (who plays Kurt Hummel) and Jenna Ushkowitz (who plays Tina Cohen-Chang).
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Glee EpisodeThe "Born This Way" episode of Glee revolved around themes of body acceptance and self-acceptance and was praised for its handling of these issues.
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Commercial Success of Glee CoverThe Glee version of "Born This Way" also enjoyed commercial success. It reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Music VideosLady Gaga's music video for "Born This Way" is a visually stunning, highly stylized piece, featuring various references to religious and science fiction imagery.
- For the Glee episode, a flash mob performance of "Born This Way" was choreographed and performed in a public mall.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions of the song received generally positive reviews from critics. The song's message of self-acceptance and love was particularly lauded.
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Awards and NominationsLady Gaga's "Born This Way" received three Grammy Award nominations, including for Best Pop Solo Performance.
- The Glee version did not win any awards but was well-received and often cited as one of the show's standout performances.
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