#1
Posted: 2/11/11 at 6:35am
Lady Gaga - Born This Way
#2
Posted: 2/11/11 at 7:42am
I was just about to post this!
Love it!!!!
Love it!!!!
....but the world goes 'round
#3
Posted: 2/11/11 at 7:59am
I love the message, but I have to say that I'm not crazy about the song. It sounds like Madonna's Express Yourself.
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be enbered with your old nonsense. ~ Emerson
#4
Posted: 2/11/11 at 8:04am
I was disappointed, too. I thought her acapella line on the VMAs was much better.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#5
Posted: 2/11/11 at 9:08am
I am not a fan of The Gaga. I got so tired of hearing her everywhere (Mostly in the gay bars, of course). I have actually put a cocktail down and walked out of a bar when her music was played on the jukebox over and over.
With that said, I like this track. She switched things up a bit and the song has a good message. Shameless, I agree, it does have that Madonna sound. I posted elsewhere that it has an underlying 80's vibe to it and I love 80's dance music. I would actually buyt it.
With that said, I like this track. She switched things up a bit and the song has a good message. Shameless, I agree, it does have that Madonna sound. I posted elsewhere that it has an underlying 80's vibe to it and I love 80's dance music. I would actually buyt it.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#6
Posted: 2/11/11 at 9:08am
Loving it too. But I'm probably loving it because it sounds like old school Madonna. Don't be a drag...be a queen!
#7
Posted: 2/11/11 at 9:18am
I'm not that enthralled with it. But, knowing me, the more I listen, the more I will like it.
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert
#8
Posted: 2/11/11 at 9:22am
After hearing this song earlier I was humming Express Yourself for the rest of the morning.
#9
Posted: 2/11/11 at 10:15am
Love it...actually hear more Eurythmics than Madonna.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#10
Posted: 2/11/11 at 11:34am
It's just another Gaga ripping off Madonna moment, this timke Express Yourself. It's also so over produced
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#12
Posted: 2/11/11 at 11:44am
Uh-oh. Them's fightin' words.......
I like to call her last album "Hip Hop light".
I like to call her last album "Hip Hop light".
"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."
#13
Posted: 2/11/11 at 12:04pm
Except Gaga can sing.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#14
Posted: 2/11/11 at 12:24pm
True, True.....
However, this is a quote from her new cover story in Vogue.
"Speaking purely from a musical standpoint, I think I am a great performer. I am a talented entertainer. I consider myself to have one of the greatest voices in the industry. I consider myself to be one of the greatest songwriters. I wouldn't say that I am one of the greatest dancers, but I am really quite good at what I do. I think it’s OK to be confident in yourself."
...ok, I agree confidence is great, but too much of a good thing is offputting. I love her as much as the next gay, but take some issues with this quote.
Great Performer: yes
Talented Entertainer: Yes
One of the greatest songwriters: right now, yes, in the last 50 years of recorded music....far from it.
Greatest voices in the industry: um, hell no. Her voice is manageable for what she does, but greatest in the whole industry? not even close. There are so many people I would put before her when asked who has the greatest voices in the industry. She may not even reach my top 50
Quite good at what she does: hell yeah.
but be careful Gags: Over-anything is a bad thing. Over-confidence, over-indulgence, not to mention over-exposure.
However, this is a quote from her new cover story in Vogue.
"Speaking purely from a musical standpoint, I think I am a great performer. I am a talented entertainer. I consider myself to have one of the greatest voices in the industry. I consider myself to be one of the greatest songwriters. I wouldn't say that I am one of the greatest dancers, but I am really quite good at what I do. I think it’s OK to be confident in yourself."
...ok, I agree confidence is great, but too much of a good thing is offputting. I love her as much as the next gay, but take some issues with this quote.
Great Performer: yes
Talented Entertainer: Yes
One of the greatest songwriters: right now, yes, in the last 50 years of recorded music....far from it.
Greatest voices in the industry: um, hell no. Her voice is manageable for what she does, but greatest in the whole industry? not even close. There are so many people I would put before her when asked who has the greatest voices in the industry. She may not even reach my top 50
Quite good at what she does: hell yeah.
but be careful Gags: Over-anything is a bad thing. Over-confidence, over-indulgence, not to mention over-exposure.
"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."
Updated On: 2/11/11 at 12:24 PM
#15
Posted: 2/11/11 at 12:35pm
Madonna's last album was not the best but had plenty of great tracks on (im obsessed with The Devil Wouldnt Recognize You', after 25 years in the industry shes allowed a few misteps.
And that quote from Gaga is so funny, come down from the clouds love.
And that quote from Gaga is so funny, come down from the clouds love.
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#16
Posted: 2/11/11 at 12:50pm
My fav. tracks from Hard Candy are
Candy shop
Miles Away
She's not me
and Dance2night.
I can't stand that stupid Spanish Lesson Song and Incredible. the rest is average, Devil Wouldn't recognize you being one of the better average ones, IMO
Candy shop
Miles Away
She's not me
and Dance2night.
I can't stand that stupid Spanish Lesson Song and Incredible. the rest is average, Devil Wouldn't recognize you being one of the better average ones, IMO
"I'm an American, Damnit!!! And if it's three things I don't believe in, it's quitting and math."
#17
Posted: 2/11/11 at 1:59pm
Reminds me of early 00's like that remix of "I just wanna ffing Dance" from Jerry Springer Opera---a far superior song IMHO. The lyrics are just kinda hokey and down right patronizing in this song.
I'm not sure how Gaga can pull off any legit credit for being born a certain "way" as she is as normal as Wonder bread. Maybe growing up rich is hard? Just because you wake up on day and wear crazy clothes/make-up doesn't mean you are different, it seems the opposite is abnormal these days. Her much lauded bisexuality seems to have been what most of suspected, a stunt. I really wish the gay community would call certain people to the carpet over their flippant misuse of our struggle.
Now her duet "hello hello" with Elton John which just came out is really cool.
I'm not sure how Gaga can pull off any legit credit for being born a certain "way" as she is as normal as Wonder bread. Maybe growing up rich is hard? Just because you wake up on day and wear crazy clothes/make-up doesn't mean you are different, it seems the opposite is abnormal these days. Her much lauded bisexuality seems to have been what most of suspected, a stunt. I really wish the gay community would call certain people to the carpet over their flippant misuse of our struggle.
Now her duet "hello hello" with Elton John which just came out is really cool.
#18
Posted: 2/11/11 at 2:04pm
Oh brother. One of the most popular artists out right now records a song that has such an in your face pro-gay message (something Madonna never had the balls to do) and you're complaining she used the lyrics "born this way"? She's not talking about herself. The kids in my GSA have been running in my office all day long to play the song for me. So I'm happy they have a positive message to be excited about.
#19
Posted: 2/11/11 at 3:59pm
So, how much airplay ya think this song will get in the American Heartland?
#21
Posted: 2/11/11 at 4:05pm
I'm getting a kick reading the boys sniping at each other on Towleroad over this. Seems to be a bit of an age divide . . .
Link.
Link.
#22
Posted: 2/11/11 at 4:20pm
THIS is a great comment:
while I agree that it's nice to have someone sing about being gay and born that way, it doesn't make it a particularly good song! So again, it just reminds me of why we have to settle for things just because they are directed at us (i.e. civil unions). Just because McDonalds is the best food seller of all time doesn't mean their food is good or full of substance.
while I agree that it's nice to have someone sing about being gay and born that way, it doesn't make it a particularly good song! So again, it just reminds me of why we have to settle for things just because they are directed at us (i.e. civil unions). Just because McDonalds is the best food seller of all time doesn't mean their food is good or full of substance.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#23
Posted: 2/11/11 at 4:54pm
It's catchy. Not her best but it is stuck in my head and my friend shot me 5 different remixes already on facebook.
I am not all that familiar with her bio, when was this notion that Lady Gaga came from privilege? I just remember she went to catholic school but it sounded like a typical middle-class family.
I am not all that familiar with her bio, when was this notion that Lady Gaga came from privilege? I just remember she went to catholic school but it sounded like a typical middle-class family.
#24
Posted: 2/11/11 at 5:07pm
sabrelady, I think this song actually will get some play in the Heartland. Naturally, I'm sure the christian right will have a heart attack, but because Gaga's so well known, radio stations will still play the song. For me, that's one of the best things about this- no, it's not her best song (personally, I think it's a little overproduced) but it's a major song that has an overt pro-gay message. Considering how many younger people (myself included) listen to Gaga, the fact that she's promoting this message is fantastic.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#25
Posted: 2/11/11 at 5:32pm
"Oh brother. One of the most popular artists out right now records a song that has such an in your face pro-gay message (something Madonna never had the balls to do) and you're complaining she used the lyrics "born this way"?"
Oh Erik, it's these comments that crack me up. The reason why Madonna (or many other artists) have not done a song so in your face pro gay as you call it is because its tacky and desperate.
This woman has played the gay market perfectly. The difference between her and Madonna is that when Madonna started she didnt jump out announcing 'Hey Gays im here', the gay market found Madonna. Gaga has used gay rights etc as a selling tool for career......and the gay's have played straight in to it.
It's no shock that her new song is so in your face gay, its a way to keep all the gays buying.
Other artists Madonna included have recorded songs about equality etc but it's songs from the heart, songs not released, personal songs to their fans.....Gaga however will use whatever she can, or whoever she can.
Oh Erik, it's these comments that crack me up. The reason why Madonna (or many other artists) have not done a song so in your face pro gay as you call it is because its tacky and desperate.
This woman has played the gay market perfectly. The difference between her and Madonna is that when Madonna started she didnt jump out announcing 'Hey Gays im here', the gay market found Madonna. Gaga has used gay rights etc as a selling tool for career......and the gay's have played straight in to it.
It's no shock that her new song is so in your face gay, its a way to keep all the gays buying.
Other artists Madonna included have recorded songs about equality etc but it's songs from the heart, songs not released, personal songs to their fans.....Gaga however will use whatever she can, or whoever she can.
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
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