Americano
Lady Gaga
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I met a girl in east L.A. In floral shorts as sweet as May She sang in eights in two-barrio chords We fell in love, but not in court (La-la-la-la-la-la-la) I don't sp', I don't sp' Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano Mis canciones son de la re-revolución Mi corazón me duele por mi generación If you love me we can marry on the west coast On a Wednesday en el verano en agosto I don't speak your, I don't speak your language, oh no (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)) I don't speak your, I won't speak your, won't speak Your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano I will fight for, I have fought for how I love you (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) I have cried for, I will die for how I care (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) In the mountains, las campanas están sonando (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) Todos los chicos (chicas) y los chicos (chicas) están besando (La-la-la-la-la-la-la) I don't speak your, I don't speak your language, oh no (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) I don't speak your, I don't speak your Americano (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesús Cristo (la-la-la-la-la-la-la) Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano Ah ah ah ah ah America Americano, ah ah ah ah ah America Americano Don't you try to catch me, don't you try to catch me No, no, no, no I'm living on the edge of Living on the edge of the law, law, law, law Don't you try to catch me, don't you try to catch me No, no, no, no don't you try to catch me Living on the edge of the law, law, law, law
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Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Fernando Garibay, Paul Edward Blair, Brian Dong Ho Lee
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Americano" is a song that includes a fusion of various genres such as electropop, mariachi, and flamenco. It's a stylistic departure from much of Lady Gaga's other music.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "Born This Way," which was released in 2011. This album marks one of the peak milestones in Lady Gaga's music career.
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Lyrics"Americano" specifically addresses the controversial topic of immigration, love, and marriage equality. Much of the song's lyrics are sung in Spanish, emphasizing its cultural connections.
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InspirationLady Gaga wrote "Americano" as a response to Arizona's SB 1070 law, a strict anti-illegal immigration measure. She publicly spoke out against the law, making the song a political statement.
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CollaborationLady Gaga co-wrote the song with Fernando Garibay, Paul Blair, and Brian Lee.
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Performances"Americano" was included in the setlist of Gaga's Born This Way Ball tour (2012-2013). In her performances of the song, Lady Gaga often dressed in Latino-inspired costumes and used a dramatic theatrical setup to symbolize the issues discussed in the song.
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Notable UsageThe song was featured in an episode of the popular television series "Glee". The cast performed a cover of "Americano" mixed with another popular song, "Dance Again", by Jennifer Lopez.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, "Americano" never had an official music video. However, the song is often accompanied by concert visuals in live performances.
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ReviewsThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its bold political statement and powerful lyrics, while others criticized it for being too flamboyant or overwhelming.
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Uniqueness"Americano" stands out as one of Lady Gaga's more experimental songs. It showcases her versatility as an artist, her willingness to address social issues, and her ability to combine a wide range of musical influences into a unique sound.
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