Beautiful, Dirty, Rich

Lady Gaga

About Beautiful, Dirty, Rich

"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her debut studio album, The Fame (2008). It was released as a promotional single from the album on September 16, 2008. It is an uptempo dance-pop song that makes heavy use of synthesizers, and is lyrically about Gaga's experiences as a struggling artist in the Lower East Side. She wrote the song while she was, as she says, "doing a lot of drugs" and "trying to figure things out." The song was met with critical acclaim, with reviewers complimenting the lyrics and the fun nature of the song. It also achieved minor commercial success, peaking at number 83 on the UK Singles Chart. Two versions were released of the song's accompanying music video – one was intercut with clips of the ABC series Dirty Sexy Money, serving as a promotion for the show, and the other was the full-length video. Both versions feature Gaga and company dancing around in a mansion and burning money. Gaga has performed the song live several times, including on her first headlining The Fame Ball Tour, where she performed the song while wearing a futuristic bustier with silver triangular panels, and later included it in the setlist of The Monster Ball Tour, and her Las Vegas residency, Enigma. 


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Beautiful, dirty, dirty, rich, rich, dirty, dirty
Beautiful, dirty, rich
Dirty, dirty, rich, dirty, dirty, rich, beautiful
Beautiful and dirty, dirty, rich, rich, dirty

We got a red light
Pornographic dance fight
Systematic, honey
But we got no money
Our hair is perfect
While were all getting shit wrecked
It's automatic, honey
But we got no money

Daddy, I'm so sorry, I'm so s-s-sorry, yeah
We just like to party, like to p-p-party, yeah

Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Dirty, dirty, rich, dirty, dirty, rich, beautiful)
Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Beautiful and dirty, dirty, rich, rich, bang bang)

We live a cute life
Sound-fanatic
Pants tighter than plastic, honey
But we got no money
We do the dance right
We have got it made like
Ice cream topped with honey
But we got no money

Daddy, I'm so sorry, I'm so s-s-sorry, yeah
We just like to party, like to p-p-party, yeah

Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Dirty, dirty, rich, dirty, dirty, rich, beautiful)
Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Beautiful and dirty, dirty, rich, rich, bang bang)

A-bang bang bang, bang bang bang
Beautiful, dirty rich
A-bang bang bang, bang bang bang
Beautiful, dirty rich

Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Dirty, dirty, rich, dirty, dirty, rich, beautiful)
Bang bang
We're beautiful and dirty rich
(Beautiful and dirty, dirty, rich, rich, bang bang)

Bang bang
(Dirty, dirty, rich, dirty, dirty, rich, beautiful)
Bang bang
(Beautiful and dirty, dirty, rich, rich, bang bang)

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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: Rob Fusari, Stefani Germanotta

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10 facts about this song

Release Facts
"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" is a song by the American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her debut studio album "The Fame," which was released in 2008.
Song Composition
The song was written by Lady Gaga and Rob Fusari. The production of the track was also handled by the duo. The song is a pop track with influences of R&B.
Inspiration
"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" draws inspiration from Gaga's life before she became famous. According to Gaga, the song represents her and her friends' lifestyle in New York.
Song Reception
The song wasn't released as a single, so it didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it received a generally favorable response from music critics, who praised its catchy, club-friendly sound.
Music Video Details
"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" has a music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas. It was one of the first music videos for Lady Gaga's career and was shot through a low-budget production.
Promotion
Despite not being a single, "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" was used heavily to promote Lady Gaga's debut album, "The Fame." It was also used in an episode of the popular TV series "Dirty Sexy Money," which contributed to Gaga's early exposure and success.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga performed "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" live at several of her tours, including the Fame Ball Tour, the Monster Ball Tour, and the Born This Way Ball.
Significance
The song is significant in Lady Gaga's discography because it captures the essence of her early music, which mixed glam-pop sounds with darker, more subversive themes.
Noteworthy Lyrics
The lyrics "Bang Bang, we're beautiful and dirty rich" depict the youth's excessive lifestyles, mirroring Gaga and her friends' lives before she became an international superstar.
Use in Media
"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" was used as the main theme song for the reality tv show "The Cougar" on TV Land.

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