Bloody Mary – English Lyrics

• By: Lady Gaga

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the dark, devoted world of Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary,' a track that blends religious iconography with modern pop. As you listen, you'll encounter a rich vocabulary of spirituality and gothic imagery, perfect for learning advanced English concepts like metaphor, devotion, and tragic love. Its unique production featuring Gregorian chants, and its surprise virality over a decade after its release, make it a fascinating study in musical endurance.

[English]

SEE, WHEN YOU'RE GONE, I'LL STILL BE BLOODY MARY

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

I WON'T CRUCIFY THE THINGS YOU DO

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

SEE, WHEN YOU'RE GONE, I'LL STILL BE BLOODY MARY

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

I WON'T CRUCIFY THE THINGS YOU DO

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

BEFORE HE'S DEAD, BECAUSE

HANDS ABOVE MY HEAD, HANDS TOGETHER, FORGIVE HIM

I'M GONNA DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, WITH MY HANDS, HANDS

ABOVE MY HEAD, HEAD, HEAD, LIKE JESUS SAID

I'LL DANCE, DANCE, DANCE WITH MY HANDS, HANDS, HANDS

J'VEUX PAS MOURIR TOUTE SEULE

I'LL WAIT ON MOUNTAIN TOPS IN PARIS, COLD

HE CAN'T REWRITE THE AGGRO OF MY FURIED HEART

WE ARE NOT JUST ART FOR MICHELANGELO TO CARVE

SEE, WHEN YOU'RE GONE, I'LL STILL BE BLOODY MARY

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

I WON'T CRUCIFY THE THINGS YOU DO

I WON'T CRY FOR YOU

BEFORE HE'S DEAD, BECAUSE

HANDS ABOVE MY HEAD, HANDS TOGETHER, FORGIVE HIM

I'M GONNA DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, WITH MY HANDS, HANDS

ABOVE MY HEAD, HEAD, HEAD, LIKE JESUS SAID

I'LL DANCE, DANCE, DANCE WITH MY HANDS, HANDS, HANDS

I'M READY FOR THEIR STONES

WHEN PUNKTIOUS COMES TO KILL THE KING UPON HIS THRONE

AND WHEN YOU'RE GONE, I'LL TELL THEM MY RELIGION'S YOU

LOVE IS JUST A HISTORY THAT THEY MAY PROVE

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile limb at the end of the arm
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the upper part of the human body containing the brain and eyes
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - strong affection or deep romantic attachment
king /kɪŋ/ A2	noun - a male monarch
stone /stoʊn/ A2	noun - a hard, solid, nonmetallic mineral material
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A2	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature; not warm
ready /ˈrɛdi/ B1	adjective - prepared for a particular purpose or situation
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a living being
blood /blʌd/ B1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other animals
crucify /ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/ C1	verb - to execute by nailing or binding to a cross
religion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ B2	noun - a system of faith and worship
history /ˈhɪstəri/ B2	noun - the study of past events
prove /pruːv/ B2	verb - to demonstrate the truth or existence of something
rewrite /riːˈraɪt/ C1	verb - to write something again, often in a new form
carve /kɑːrv/ B2	verb - to cut (a shape) into a material such as wood or stone

Key Grammar Structures

• When you're gone, I'll still be Bloody Mary.

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' + base verb to express future intentions.

  ➔ The phrase 'will still be' indicates a future state that continues despite other changes.

• I won't cry for you.

  ➔ Negative form of 'will' + verb to express refusal or refusal to do something.

  ➔ Using 'won't' emphasizes a strong intention not to perform an action in the future.

• Hands above my head, hands together, forgive him.

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give a command or instruction.

  ➔ Imperatives in song lyrics often evoke a sense of urgency or command.

• I wanna dance, dance, dance with my hands, hands.

  ➔ Use of 'wanna' as a colloquial contraction of 'want to' to express desire.

  ➔ Using 'wanna' makes the speech more casual and expressive of desire.

• We are not just art for Michelangelo to carve.

  ➔ Negative present tense 'are not' + noun phrase to deny identity or role.

  ➔ Contrasts what art is traditionally used for, emphasizing human value beyond aesthetics.

• Love is just a history that they may prove.

  ➔ Modal verb 'may' + base verb to express possibility or permission.

  ➔ The use of 'may' indicates uncertainty or possibility regarding the truth of love being just a history.