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Americano

Lady Gaga

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Americano

Song byLady Gaga
in AlbumBorn This Way

[INTRO:]

I met a girl in east LA

In floral shorts - as sweet as May

She sang in eights in two Barrio chords

We fell in love, but not in court

La-la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la

Manos-

Manos-

[POST-CHORUS:]

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

[VERSE 1:]

Mis canciones son de la revolución [my songs are of the revolution]

Mi corazón me duele por mi generación [my heart hurts for my generation]

If you love me, we can marry, on the west coast,

On a Wednesday, en un verano, en agosto

[CHORUS:]

I don't speak your, I don't speak your language oh no (La-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesus Christo (La-la-la-la-la-la)

[POST-CHORUS:]

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

[VERSE 2:]

I will fight for, I have fought for how I love you (La-la-la-la-la-la)

I have cried for, I will die for how I care (La-la-la-la-la-la)

In the mountains, las campanas están sonando (The bells are ringing)

Todos los chicos (chicas), y los chicos (chicas) están besando

[And the boys (girls), and the boys (girls) are kissing]

[CHORUS:]

I don't speak your, I don't speak your language oh no (La-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesus Christo (La-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't speak your, I don't speak your Americano (La-la-la-la-la-la)

I don't speak your, I won't speak your Jesus Christo (La-la-la-la-la-la)

[POST-CHORUS:]

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

Ahhhhh America Americano

[BRIDGE/OUTRO:]

Don't you try and catch me,

Don't you try and catch me,

No! No! No! No!

I'm living on the edge of,

Living on the edge of the law, law, law, law

Don't you try and catch me,

Don't you try and get me,

No! No! No! No!

Don't you try to catch me,

I'm living on the edge of the law, law, law, law.

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Americano by Lady Gaga is a vibrant and energetic track that touches on themes of freedom, love, and social justice. Written during the time of the Prop 8 controversy in California, the song is often interpreted as a bold stance on gay rights and the fight for marriage equality. It also celebrates cultural diversity and pays homage to Latino culture with its lively mariachi influences. Gaga's powerful vocal performance and the song's upbeat tempo create an anthem of liberation and unity. Key poignant moments include the chorus, which emphasizes a dream of living freely and loving without restraints, showcasing Gaga's heartfelt advocacy for civil rights.

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