Joanne

Lady Gaga

About Joanne

"Joanne" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga for her fifth studio album, also called Joanne, in 2016. It was released as the album's third official single on December 22, 2017 in Italy, and a piano version, titled "Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?)", followed in the rest of the world on January 26, 2018. The track was written and produced by Gaga and Mark Ronson, with additional production from BloodPop. Inspired by the singer's late aunt, Joanne Germanotta, the song became a focal point for the musical direction of the album. Gaga intended the song to have a healing effect for those dealing with loss and pain. Musically, it is a country song with stripped-down acoustic composition. The lyrics talk about Joanne's death from the point of view of Gaga's family. The track was complimented for Gaga's vocals and the personal, stripped-down nature of the composition. Prior to being released as a single, "Joanne" had minor chart placements in France and the United Kingdom. Gaga performed "Joanne" at the 60th Grammy Awards and during her Joanne World Tour (2017–2018). It was also featured in the 2017 documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, during a scene involving Gaga and her grandmother listening to the track. 


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Take my hand, stay Joanne
Heaven's not ready for you
Every part of my aching heart
Needs you more than the angels do

Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'
Goin', girl?
Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'
Goin', girl?

If you could I know that you'd stay
We both know things don't work that way
I promised I wouldn't say goodbye
So I grin and my voice gets thin

Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'?
Goin', girl?
Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'?
Goin', girl?

Honestly, I know where you're goin'
And baby, you're just movin' on
And I still love you even if I can't
See you anymore can't wait to see you soar

Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'
Goin', girl?
Girl, where do you think you're goin'?
Where do you think you're goin'
Goin', girl?

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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, Mark Ronson

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13 facts about this song

Release
"Joanne" is a song from Lady Gaga's fifth studio album of the same title, released in 2016.
Inspiration
The song is named after Lady Gaga's late aunt, Joanne Stefani Germanotta, who died from lupus at age 19.
Influence
Joanne's death had a profound effect on the Germanotta family, and consequently, on Lady Gaga herself, even though she was born many years later.
Music Pattern
Unlike Gaga's previous electronic pop music style, "Joanne" has a more stripped down, country and folk-influenced sound.
Album Theme
The song and album show Lady Gaga's journey to find the woman behind the fame and toward authenticity, much of which is represented in her personal connection with the story of her late aunt Joanne.
Trailblazer
"Joanne" was a part of the album which topped the Billboard charts, making Lady Gaga the first woman to have four number-one albums in the 2010s.
Piano Version
Lady Gaga released a piano version of "Joanne" in 2018 along with a video, an effort that served as a continuation of the narrative of the album.
Dedication
While performing "Joanne" live, Gaga often dedicated the song to anyone how has lost someone, emphasizing the song's themes of love and loss.
Nominations
The song, along with the album, was part of what led Lady Gaga to be nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Intimate Sessions
In the promotion of the album, Lady Gaga held a series of intimate concerts, entitled the "Dive Bar Tour," where she performed "Joanne" along with other album tracks.
Behind the Song Writing
The song's writing credits include Lady Gaga herself and producer Mark Ronson, a frequent Gaga collaborator.
Instrumentation
The track is noted for its stripped-down acoustic composition, featuring soft guitar strums and minimal percussion.
Song Lyrics
"Joanne" as a song is considered a healing moment in the midst of painful emotions, with lyrics bringing out the complexities surrounding the tragedy of a life cut short.

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