The Edge of Glory
Lady Gaga
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There ain't no reason you and me should be alone Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby But I got a reason that you-hoo should take me home tonight I need a man that makes it right when it's so wrong Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby Right on the limit's where we know we both belong tonight It's time to feel the rush to push the dangerous I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you Where we'll both fall far in love I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge, The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge I'm on the edge of glory And I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge with you Another shot before we kiss the other side Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby I'm on the edge of something final we call life tonight alright, alright Put on your shades 'cause I'll be dancing in the flames Tonight yeah baby, tonight yeah baby It isn't hell if everybody knows my name tonight alright, alright It's time to feel the rush to push the dangerous I'm gonna run right to, to the edge with you Where we can both fall far in love I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge, The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge I'm on the edge of glory And I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment of truth Out on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge, the edge, the edge, The edge, the edge, the edge, the edge I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hangin' on a moment with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge with you I'm on the edge with you
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Written by: Stefani J. Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Fernando Garibay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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16 facts about this song
Song Athorship"The Edge of Glory" was written by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay, and DJ White Shadow.
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Album PlacementIt is the third single from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "Born This Way" (2011).
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Release DateLady Gaga released "The Edge of Glory" on May 9, 2011.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Gaga's tenth top-ten hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by fashion photographer Nick Knight, pays homage to her grandfather and was critically acclaimed for its simplicity compared to her other videos.
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Song InspirationLady Gaga revealed that she wrote "The Edge of Glory" at her parents' house in New York after the death of her grandfather.
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Saxophonist FeatureThe song features a saxophone solo by Clarence Clemons, a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
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Musical StyleUnlike many of Lady Gaga's other songs, "The Edge of Glory" is heavily influenced by disco, rock, and electro pop, which is a stylistic departure from her usual electropop aesthetic.
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Fondness for SongIn several interviews, Lady Gaga has mentioned "The Edge of Glory" as one of her favorite songs from the "Born This Way" album.
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Live PerformancesLady Gaga has performed the song in several high-profile events, including the tenth season finale of American Idol and the MTV Video Music Aid Japan.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its anthemic nature and Gaga's powerful vocals.
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Commercial SuccessWorldwide, "The Edge of Glory" has sold over 3 million copies as of February 2018.
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Grammy NominationIt was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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Song MeaningThe song talks about being on the edge of both life and death, as well as love and hate, and embracing the glorious moment before death.
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Artistic DevelopmentGaga stated that the song signalled a musical departure from her previous albums and indicates where she wants to be artistically.
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Charity ContributionIn 2011, all proceeds from the sales of the song went to the Robin Hood Foundation, to combat homelessness and educational issues in New York City.
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