Black Jesus †Amen Fashion
Lady Gaga · Born This Way (Special Edition) [2011]
Black, black, black
Black, black, black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
Jesus is the new black
(Oh)
I grew up in New York City
Since I was born on Broadway, baby
Move downtown when I was just 19
To start a new to life on New York scene
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be topped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Dancing in my revelation
Underground pop civilization
Concrete poetry to feed my mind
Old symbolism was left behind
There's no way I could be stopped
Was taking my best shot
I had a better plan
There's no way I could be topped
Was coming for your spot
I met a better man
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Put it on
Amen fashion
Celebrate oou oou
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen fashion
Celebrate oou oou
Style your passion
Put it on
Amen fashion
Celebrate oou ouu
A new compassion
Put it on
Amen fashion
Celebrate oou oou
Wear out your vision
Black Jesus, black Jesus, black Jesus
Jesus is the new black
(Oh)
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Amen
On the runway
Dressed in his best
Amen fashion
On the runway
Work it black Jesus
Black Jesus • Amen Fashion
Lady Gaga's "Black Jesus • Amen Fashion" serves as a pivotal track on the 2011 special edition of her album Born This Way. Released during the height of her pop superstardom, the song blends electronic production with gospel-inflected vocals to explore themes of faith, identity, and social justice. The recording features Gaga's signature theatrical delivery, layering multiple vocal takes to create a rich, spiritual atmosphere that aligns with the album's broader message of self-acceptance and empowerment. As a centerpiece of her discography from this era, the track exemplifies her ability to merge mainstream pop sensibilities with profound lyrical content, influencing subsequent artists to incorporate religious imagery into contemporary music.