Born this Way by Lady Gaga; Song Analysis

The theory of "all men were created equal" has existed in this country since the US government first drafted the Constitution. But, not everyone thinks that this rule implies to all men, as the Constitution states. In the song "Born this Way" by Lady Gaga, element such as motifs, rhymes, slant rhymes, and puns are all welded together to create solid evidence that Lady Gaga is supportive of Gay Rights, as well as ethnic equality.

Lady Gaga uses one motif, "I was born this way" [evident in 11/19 verses], to illuminate and emphasize the fact that the way people are [in this case, ethnicity and/or sexual orientation/preference] is a genetic trait that is irreversible. She also uses a motif that indicates the crossdressing is not to be seen as a negative action: "Don't be a drag, just be a Queen."

Lady Gaga's persistent use of rhymes and slant rhymes are clearly evident throughout her song: "No matter gay, straight or bi/lesbian, transgendered life/I'm on the right track, baby/I was born to survive/No matter black, white or beige/chola or orient made/I'm on the right track, baby/I was born to be brave" and "Don't be a drag, just be a queen/Whether you're broke or evergreen/You're black, white, beige,/chola descent/You're Lebanese, you're orient/Whether life's disabilities/Left you outcast, bullied or teased/Rejoice and love yourself today/'Cause baby, you were born this way." These verses are not rhyming/slant rhyming by coincidence; she purposely rhymes/partially rhymes these verses because it brings a sense of unity. This unity she portrays does not just happen to be in the verses about being diversal, rather she rhymes/partially rhymes these words specifically to add another defining factor to the nature of her opinion; all the races and sexual orientations/preferences are unified [in life and in lyrics].

Lady Gaga uses the motif "Don't be a drag, just be a Queen" as a pun. The pun she has decide to use alludes to Drag Queens [male transvestites]. This pun is playing around with the term 'Drag 'Queen' to tell homophobes to, rather than be ignorant and cold towards gays [in simpler terms, 'a drag'], they should embrace them as who they are; people.

Lady Gaga isn't like the other excuses for pop artists; she has meaningful lyrics that are honest ans do not hide her opinion. She openly uses puns, rhymes, slant rhymes, and motifs to express her feelings for pro-equality. The song "Born this Way" demonstrates deeper intellect while still highlighting a thematic purpose; Lady Gaga supports Gay Rights.