BORN THIS WAY BORN TO SLAY

Born This Way No. 003

I would like to thank The Road, The Highway, and the wind in my Hair as we surged down the freeway of life. I would like to thank little monsters, most of all, for their loyalty, commitment and bravery to my artistry. Fernando, Paul, and Dave Russell; the labor of love and blood fight you put into every moment and sound of this music is a true testament to your brilliance, and my gratitude to you is eternal. You are the brothers I never had, you are a breed of epic kindness and genius that I am blessed to witness and be a part of. The Banditos will live in the memory of gas station disco, and the late nights with whiskey and strange tequila music. Thank you to Vincent Herbert, for always believing in me and protecting my vision. Thank you to Troy Carter for being the warrior leading my darkness into the light. To Laurie Ann Gibson for nurturing me with her wisdom, and pushing me to believe in myself and become the words of this album. Thank you to Redone for my first true experience with magic in this business. You and I share a chemistry that will live on. To Jimmy Iovine for being my New York partner in crime. To the Haus of Gaga: Nicola, you are my kindred, without you I cannot be free. Starlight, we made it through fire together, now let’s make some more flames, you are a real friend. Frederick and Tara, you harness and inspire me at a most critical time: when I’m looking in the mirror. Thank you reminding me that I can do anything. Todd, thank you for your commitment to my art direction. Brandon and Anna, you are my fashion rainbows. Semiprecious Weapons thank you for letting me open for you years ago, and opening for me now. You inspire me. Wendi and Sonja, thank you for helping me through all the late nights and helping me surge through. Bo and Arianne thank you for always being true friends. To my family, the cast of the Monsterball, and the crew who makes it happen. To Lucian Grainge, Doug Morris, Steve Berman, Brenda Romano, Chris Lopes, Nino Cuccinello, Gary Kelly, Dyana Kass, Jurgen Grebner, Tomoko Itoki, Brett Bracy, Dennis Dennchy, Jen Zeller, Nicole Ehrlich, Gretchen Anderson, Rand Hoffman, Erika Savage, Tony Seyler, Kerry Hickey and my entire Interscope & UMG family from around the world. Atom Factory, Streamline Records, William Morris Endeavor, and Sony/ATV. I truly believe this album is as important to all of you as it is to me. Thank you every for believing in me. To Mom, Dad, and Natali. You are my strength. Our love is unbreakable. “Tonight I will return, the fame and riches earned, with you I’d watch them all be burned.” And to Grandpa Germanotta, who passed The Edge into his Glory.