Released: May 23, 2011

Songwriter: Lady Gaga RedOne

Producer: Lady Gaga RedOne

[Intro]
I don't speak German, but I can if you like, ow!
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent madre monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, begun be üske but-bair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent üste monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, fräulein uske-be clair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent madre monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, begun be üske but-bair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent üste monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, fräulein uske-be clair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent madre monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, begun be üske but-bair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent üste monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, fräulein uske-be clair

[Verse 1]
I'll take you out tonight, say whatever you like
Scheiße, scheiße be mine, scheiße be mine
Put on a show tonight, do whatever you like
Scheiße, scheiße be mine, scheiße be mine (Scheiße be mine)

[Pre-Chorus]
When I'm on a mission
I rebuke my condition
If you're a strong female
You don't need permission

[Chorus]
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without somebody there
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(I don't speak German, but I wish I could, ow!)

[Post-Chorus]
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent madre monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, begun be üske but-bair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent üste monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, fräulein uske-be clair

[Verse 2]
Love is objectified by what men say is right
Scheiße, scheiße be mine, bullshit be mine
Blonde high-heeled feminists, enlisting femmes for this
Express your womankind, fight for your right (Fight for your right)

[Pre-Chorus]
(Ah, ah) When I'm on a mission
(Ah, ah) I rebuke my condition
(Ah, ah) If you're a strong female
(Ah, ah) You don't need permission

[Chorus]
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without somebody there
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(I don't speak German, but I wish I could, ow!)

[Bridge]
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I don't speak German
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I-I
(Ah, ah) But I can if you like
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I don't speak German
(Ah, ah) I-I-I-I-I
(Ah, ah) But I can if you like

[Chorus]
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without permission, yeah
(I) I wish that I could dance on a single prayer
(I) I wish I could be strong without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Without the scheiße, yeah

[Post-Chorus]
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent madre monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, begun be üske but-bair
Ich schleiban austa be clair, es kumpent üste monstère
Aus-be aus-can-be flaugen, fräulein uske-be clair

Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her flamboyant fashion statements and live performances. Although her music is easily mistaken as vapid, it often has a self-empowering message.

She started working for Interscope Records when she was 20 years old, writing songs for The Pussycat Dolls, among others. From there, she became one of the biggest pop stars in the world, ranking in numerous #1 albums and singles along with a variety of awards.

She has acted in several movies and TV shows. In 2016, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her portrayal of Elizabeth, a lead character in the fifth season of American Horror Story.