Dance in the Dark
Lady Gaga
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Silicone, saline, poison inject me Baby, I'm a free bitch, I'm a free bitch Some girls won't dance to the beat of the track She won't walk away but she won't look back She looks good but her boyfriend says she's a mess She's a mess she's a mess Now the girl is stressed She's a mess she's a mess She's a mess she's a mess (Tell 'em, girls) Baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls) Baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls) Run, run her kiss is a vampire grin The moon lights her way while she's howlin' at him She looks good but her boyfriend says she's a tramp She's a tramp she's a vamp But she still does her dance She's a tramp she's a vamp But she still kills the dance (Tell 'em, girls) Baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin' she falls apart Baby loves to dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls) Baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart Baby loves to dance, dance in the dark (Tell 'em, girls) In the dark she loves to dance in the dark In the dark she loves, she loves to dance in the dark Marilyn, Judy, Sylvia Tell 'em how you feel girls! Work your blond (Jean) Benet Ramsey We'll haunt like Liberace Find your freedom in the music Find your Jesus, find your Kubrick You will never fall apart Diana, you're still in our hearts Never let you fall apart Together we'll dance in the dark Baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart Baby loves to dance in the dark Baby, baby loves to dance in the dark 'Cause when he's lookin', she falls apart Baby loves to dance in the dark in the dark
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Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Fernando Garibay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Dance in the Dark" is a song from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "The Fame Monster," which was released in 2009.
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GenreThe song belongs to the synth-pop genre with influences of house and techno music.
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Single Release ControversyThere was a controversy concerning whether "Dance in the Dark" should have been released as a single. The song was not initially released as such, but due to fan demand, it was later launched as a promotional single in Australia.
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Song MeaningAccording to Lady Gaga, the song is about a girl who likes to have sex with the lights off because she's embarrassed about her body. It depicts the feeling of insecurity and how people, particularly women, can struggle with self-image issues.
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Accolades"Dance in the Dark" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
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Monsters Ball TourThis song was used as the opening number for the Monster Ball Tour, which was Lady Gaga's second concert tour.
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Sample UseThe instrumental break in "Dance in the Dark" samples a part of the song "Domino Dancing" by Pet Shop Boys.
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Reference to Famous WomenThe bridge of the song references several women who faced tragic or untimely fates, including Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Sylvia Plath, JonBenét Ramsey, and Princess Diana, among others.
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Co-writerBesides Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay also co-wrote the song and produced it.
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Critical Reception"Dance in the Dark" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its dark, anthemic sound and its lyrical content exploring fear and insecurity.
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