Swine

Lady Gaga

About Swine

"Swine" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, recorded for her third studio album, Artpop (2013). It was written and produced by Gaga, Paul "DJ White Shadow" Blair, Dino Zisis, and Nick Monson. A dubstep and industrial track, "Swine" was inspired by the singer's sexual experiences and the rage she felt from being raped when she was 19 by an unidentified record producer. Throughout the song, Gaga screams out the lyrics, which talk about denouncing a suitor by comparing them to a pig. "Swine" was critically appreciated for its harsh composition and craziness. It debuted at number 88 on the Gaon Chart in South Korea, selling 2,430 copies. In the United States, "Swine" reached a peak position of number 23 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Gaga performed the song during her iTunes Festival show, the ArtRave: The Artpop Ball tour (2014) and at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas. The latter performance received criticism for promoting bulimia when artist Millie Brown vomited paint on Gaga onstage. "Swine" was featured in the 2015 documentary The Hunting Ground, along with Gaga's "Til It Happens to You" (2015), which focuses on rape at American universities. 


Year:
2013
4:28
128 
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Hush up
Don’t speak don’t wanna hear another
(Not another word from you)
You’re just a ani-
Mal tryin' to act real special
(But deep down you are just a shrew)

Maybe I should have a little more just to stay out of my mind
'Cause its when I'm not thinking with you that I act like a swine
Act like a swine
Act like a swine

I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you’re so disgusting
You’re just a pig inside
Do ya I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you’re so disgusting
You’re just a pig inside

Swine
Swine
Swine
Swine

Be that
Hog sweat it out you squealer
(Let your body jiggle)
Slap her skin-he
Love to watch her ass go wiggle
(It's the feel of ecstasy)

Maybe I should have a little more just to stay out of my mind
'Cause its when I'm not thinking with you that I act like a swine
Act like a swine
Act like a swine

I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you’re so disgusting
You’re just a pig inside
Do ya I know I know I know I know you want me
Your just a pig inside a human body
Squealer squealer squeal out you’re so disgusting
You’re just a pig inside

Swine
Swine
Swine
Swine

Paint your face and
Paint his face and catch the beat
Paint your face and
Paint her face and catch the beat
Paint your face and
Be a swine just catch the beat
For the weekend
Catch the beat
C-catch the beat
Huh huh
C-catch the beat
C-catch the beat
Swine

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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: STEFANI GERMANOTTA, PAUL BLAIR, NICK MONSON, DINO ZISIS

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

Song Production
"Swine" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, from her third studio album, "Artpop" released in 2013.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as an electronic and industrial track that also incorporates elements of electropunk music.
Lyrical Meanings
The lyrics of "Swine" supposedly deal with Lady Gaga's struggle to maintain her identity and individuality in a world that is constantly trying to change her. Specifically, it's widely speculated that the song was written about a traumatic experience she underwent. Gaga had been assaulted at the age of 19 and used this song as a therapeutic response to her experience.
Album Theme
Gaga described "Swine" as a metaphor for feeling less than human, themes that were prevalent in the entire "Artpop" album.
Live Performances
The song was first performed live at the iTunes Festival in 2013. For the performance, Gaga had had her dancers onstage wearing pig masks, and she played a drum set that was in the shape of a pig, showcasing her theatrical performances.
Public Response
Despite not being a single, "Swine" was noticed for the powerful emotions and rawness in the lyrics. It was seen as an underappreciated gem of the album, and continues to resonate with many listeners out there.
Collaborations
The song was produced by DJ White Shadow, and Gaga herself, who have collaborated on numerous other tracks from the album.
Song Duration
The track has a total duration of 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
Music video
Unlike several other songs from the "Artpop" album, "Swine" did not receive an official music video.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Gaga explained the song was inspired by her struggles with her mental health, and it was a way for her to take control of the narrative about her trauma.

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