Applause
Lady Gaga
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I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong To crash the critics saying, "is it right or is it wrong?" If only fame had an IV, baby could I bear Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch I've overheard your theory "Nostalgia's for geeks" I guess sir, if you say so Some of us just like to read One second I'm a kunst Then suddenly the kunst is me Pop culture was in art Now, art's in pop culture in me I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch Ooh touch, touch ooh Touch, touch now ooh ooh ooh ooh I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud) (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch A-R-T-P-O-P
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Written by: Stefani J Germanotta, Paul Edward Blair, Julien Arias, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Nicolas David Mercier, Nick Monson, Martin Bresso, Dino Zisis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Applause" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, which was released on August 12, 2013.
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Album InfoThis song is from her third studio album, titled "ARTPOP."
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in America and it reached top five positions in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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Inspiration"Applause" was inspired by the cheering of the crowd Gaga experienced while on the road for her Born This Way Ball tour, which was so profound that it helped her recover after a hip surgery.
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GenreThe song falls under the categories of electro-pop and Eurodance genres.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by the duo Inez & Vinoodh and was released on August 19, 2013. The video was inspired by several of Gaga's past music videos and contains numerous artistic references.
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Lyric SignificanceThe lyrics of "Applause" talk about Gaga’s love for her fans and her need for their approval, channeling it through live performances and applause.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy tune and Gaga's vocals.
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SongwritersLady Gaga co-wrote "Applause" with DJ White Shadow, and the two of them also co-produced the track.
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Performance"Applause" was performed live for the first time at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for several awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
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CertificationIt has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 3 million units in the U.S.
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Leak ControversyPrior to its release, the song was leaked online, which led Lady Gaga to release it ahead of schedule.
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