Government Hooker
Government Hooker

Lady Gaga - Government Hooker Lyrics

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When pop provocateur Lady Gaga dives into your speakers, expect a sonic rollercoaster with a dollop of political satire. Here, she flirts with the idea of transactional relationships and literal power plays, likening herself to a "government hooker" who… Read more

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Government Hooker Lyrics

I can be good (If you just wanna be bad)
I can be cool (If you just wanna be mad)

I can be anything , I'll be your everything
Just touch me baby (I don't wanna be sad)

As long as I'm your hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
As long as I'm you're hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Get down)

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

I'm gonna drink my tears tonight
I'm gonna drink my tears and cry
'Cause I know you love me baby
I know you love me baby

I could be girl (Unless you want to be man)
I could be sex (Unless you want to hold hands)

I could be anything, I could be everything
I could be mom (Unless you want to be dad, oh papito)

As long as I'm your hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
As long as I'm you're hooker (Back up and turn around)
As long as I'm your hooker (Get down)

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

Put your hands on me
John F. Kennedy
I'll make you squeal baby
As long as you pay me (oh)

I'm gonna drink my tears tonight
I'm gonna drink my tears and cry
'Cause I know you love me baby
I know you love me baby

Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)
Hooker (Yeah, you're my hooker)
Hooker (Government hooker)

I could be girl (Unless you want to be man)
I could be sex (Unless you want to hold hands)

I could be anything, I could be everything
I could be mom (Unless you want to be dad)

I wanna fuck the government hooker (Back up and turn around)
Stop fucking me government hooker (Put your hands on the ground)
I wanna fuck the government hooker (Back up and turn around)
Stop fucking me government hooker (Get down) Yes

Writer(s): Paul Edward Blair, Stefani J Germanotta, Fernando Garibay, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Clinton C. Sparks
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Government Hooker?

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When pop provocateur Lady Gaga dives into your speakers, expect a sonic rollercoaster with a dollop of political satire. Here, she flirts with the idea of transactional relationships and literal power plays, likening herself to a "government hooker" who shapeshifts to please, be it a seductive vixen or nurturing figure. Wrapped in electro-beats, she toys with societal expectations of gender and roles while name-dropping JFK for a historical wink. The song's repetitive calls to "back up and turn around" and "put your hands on the ground" mock submission, flipping the power dynamic as Gaga reclaims control in this danceable critique. So, get down and dirty with Gaga’s cheeky commentary on power, identity, and the ultimate quid pro quo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who produced the song 'Government Hooker'?

    'Government Hooker' was co-produced by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay, and DJ White Shadow, with additional production by DJ Snake. DJ White Shadow and DJ Snake initially created the track as an unused demo, which was later edited and developed further for Lady Gaga's second studio album, 'Born This Way'.

  2. Where was 'Government Hooker' recorded?

    'Government Hooker' was recorded in 2010 at the Studio at the Palms located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The recording sessions involved Lady Gaga, her production team, and her bodyguard Peter van der Veen, who contributed vocals to the track.

  3. Was 'Government Hooker' ever released as a single?

    No, 'Government Hooker' was never released as a single. Despite this, the song charted in South Korea, peaking at number fifteen on the Gaon Digital Chart, and reached number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.

  4. Did 'Government Hooker' feature in any of Lady Gaga's tours or performances?

    Yes, 'Government Hooker' was a significant part of Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball concert tour (2012–2013). It was performed as the second song in the setlist, featuring an elaborate performance involving a castle prop and dramatic stage action. The song was also performed during her Las Vegas residency, Enigma (2018–2020).

  5. Who contributed the male vocals in 'Government Hooker'?

    The male vocals heard in 'Government Hooker' were provided by Lady Gaga's security guard, Peter van der Veen. His thick Dutch accent added a distinctive quality to the track, which the production team decided to keep in its final version.

  6. What was the initial inspiration behind 'Government Hooker'?

    According to Lady Gaga, 'Government Hooker' was inspired by Marilyn Monroe and political mistresses. The lyrics explore themes of female sexual empowerment while making a satirical commentary on government and the concept of a plastic pop star willing to do anything for fame and fortune.

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