Yes. This song was written by Gaga after she broke her hip. She was in the middle of her world tour and was forced to cancel the remaining dates. She was in a wheelchair for 6 months and missed her fans so much. This song was a message to the fans saying how much she lives for our applause and to make us happy with her art. “I stand here waiting for YOU to bang the gong. To crash the critics saying is it right or is it wrong” She is saying her fans opinion on her art is what matters to her. They get to bang the gong and decide if something is cool or not. Not the critics.
this means even more knowing how much the critics and media was tarnishing her at the time, it was cool to hate on her but she didn't care as long as her fans loved her and her art.
Every time I hear this song, I remember how good it is. I constantly sleep on this song, but it's a complete bop. And I love the subtle little tribute to Bowie with the face paint.
the "gong (in my mind) was referring to an old TV variety show - - they would bang the gong when the judge didn't like what you were performing (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gong_Show) love your reactions, especially gaga!!!
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Yes. This song was written by Gaga after she broke her hip. She was in the middle of her world tour and was forced to cancel the remaining dates. She was in a wheelchair for 6 months and missed her fans so much. This song was a message to the fans saying how much she lives for our applause and to make us happy with her art.
“I stand here waiting for YOU to bang the gong. To crash the critics saying is it right or is it wrong”
She is saying her fans opinion on her art is what matters to her. They get to bang the gong and decide if something is cool or not. Not the critics.
this means even more knowing how much the critics and media was tarnishing her at the time, it was cool to hate on her but she didn't care as long as her fans loved her and her art.
Every time I hear this song, I remember how good it is. I constantly sleep on this song, but it's a complete bop. And I love the subtle little tribute to Bowie with the face paint.
Its so fucking well produced. Masterpiece
she even sings in a bowie-esque way on this song, it’s cool
one of her best songs, it was overshadowed by hate train but it still did well lasting several weeks in the top 10 on the hot 100.
She is ARTPOP
I love lady gaga shes so dramatic
My top 5 from her
i love the commentary man, please do her entire catalogue
One of her best❤ good reaction bro
Always a pleasure to watch your reaction, can't wait for your LG7 reaction her album is coming this February
Born this way next plsss
❤🧡💛💚💙💜
ARTPOP
Amo como essa música é a última do álbum
we need more madonna from U please... Justify my love / Human Nature / Open Your heart...
Britney Spears circus ‼️‼️
the "gong (in my mind) was referring to an old TV variety show - - they would bang the gong when the judge didn't like what you were performing (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gong_Show)
love your reactions, especially gaga!!!