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Alejandro
Lady Gaga
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- Album
- The Fame Monster (Deluxe Edition)
- Released
- 2009
- Genres
- art pop, pop
- Length
- 4:34
- Tempo
- 99 BPM
- Label
- Interscope
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About this song
"Alejandro" was the third single released from Lady Gaga's EP The Fame Monster, following her debut album The Fame. The song is sonically inspired by the Swedish pop groups ABBA and Ace of Base. Its nine-minute video was directed by photographer Steven Klein and draws on imagery from the 1930s.
What it's about
The song shows a cynical attitude toward deciding whether Alejandro, or any of the men mentioned, is the one. Many interpret it as Gaga lamenting the fears that came with fame.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Call Me Prada by Lady Prada”.
- Covered 4 times, including “Alejandro by KIDZ BOP Kids”.
- Written and produced by Lady Gaga and RedOne.
- Recorded at Sonic Vista Studios and FC Walvisch.