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About Paparazzi
"Paparazzi" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her debut studio album, The Fame (2008). It was released as the album's fifth and final single by Interscope Records. Gaga wrote and produced the song with Rob Fusari. The song portrays Gaga's struggles in her quest for fame, as well as balancing success and love. Musically, it is an uptempo techno-pop and dance-pop song whose lyrics describe a stalker following somebody to grab attention and fame. The single was released on July 6, 2009, in the United Kingdom and four days later in Australia. "LoveGame" initially had been planned as the third single release in the UK, but when its lyrics and music video were deemed potentially controversial, it was decided that "Paparazzi" would be released instead. "Paparazzi" was critically acclaimed for its "fun-filled" and club-friendly nature. It was also commercially successful, reaching top-ten positions in the music charts of Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States and topping the charts in the Czech Republic, Germany and Scotland.more »
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We are the crowd, we're see-comin' outGot my flash on, it's trueNeed that picture of youIt so magical, we'd be so fantasticalLeather and jeans, garage glamorousNot sure what it meansBut this photo of us it don't have a priceReady for those flashing light'Cause you know that baby, II'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love mePapa, paparazziBaby, there's no other superstar, you know that I'll beYour papa, paparazziPromise I'll be kindBut I won't stop until that boy is mineBaby, you'll be famous, chase you down until you love mePapa, paparazziI'll be your girl backstage at your showVelvet ropes and guitarsYeah, cause you're my rock star in between the setsEyeliner and cigarettesShadow is burnt, yellow dance and we turnMy lashes are dry, purple teardrops I cryIt don't have a price, loving you is cherry pieCause you know that baby, II'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love mePapa, paparazziBaby, there's no other superstar, you know that I'll beYour papa, paparazziPromise I'll be kindBut I won't stop until that boy is mineBaby, you'll be famous, chase you down until you love mePapa, paparazziReal good, we dance in the studioSnap, snap to that shit on the radioDon't stop for anyoneWe're plastic but we still have funI'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love mePapa, paparazziBaby, there's no other superstar, you know that I'll beYour papa, paparazziPromise I'll be kindBut I won't stop until that boy is mineBaby, you'll be famous, chase you down until you love mePapa, paparazzi
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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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Electronic, Pop
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House, Synth-pop
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Written by: Rob Fusari, Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Paparazzi" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her debut studio album, "The Fame" (2008). |
Theme and CompositionThe song carries an uptempo dance beat and its lyrics portray Gaga's struggles with fame and love, with the word 'Paparazzi' symbolizing the desire to win fame even if it might end in tragedy. |
Billboard Placement"Paparazzi" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. |
Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Paparazzi" was directed by renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, who also directed music videos for artists like Madonna and The Rolling Stones. |
Music Video ThemeThe music video is based on a concept created by Gaga, which portrays her life, love, fame struggle and revenge after a betrayal. |
Controversial PerformanceGaga's live performance of "Paparazzi" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was controversial, as it included her pretending to die on stage, symbolizing the destructive nature of fame. |
VMA AwardThe music video of "Paparazzi" won two awards at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, for Best Art Direction and Best Special Effects. |
Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by various artists and featured in multiple television shows and films, further demonstrating its impact on pop culture. |
Track ProductionRob Fusari, who helped in the track’s production, claimed that he was the one who came up with the idea for the song, a claim that Gaga disputed. This dispute led to a legal battle between the two. |
Songwriting CreditsAlthough the songwriting credits are given to Lady Gaga and Rob Fusari, it was mostly written by Gaga while she was in Germany. |
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