"1000 Doves" is a song by Lady Gaga from her sixth studio album, Chromatica. The deluxe version of the album also contains the Piano Demo version of song. The track was written by Gaga, Michael Tucker, Martin Bresso and Rami Yacoub, and produced by BloodPop® and Tchami. On July 21, 2022, Gaga revealed that the piano demo was how she intended the song to be before her producers friends convinced her to turn it into a dance song. The piano version is credited to Gaga and BloodPop only.
Performances
Spotify
| “ | I wrote this song as a cry for help.
This song is a promise that I will continue to try just as I did in the beginning when it was hard. It acknowledges that we cannot do all things by ourselves. Sometimes we need help. That’s ok. |
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—Gaga | ||
Lyrics
I need you to listen to me, please believe me
I'm completely lonely, please don't judge me
When your tears are falling, I'll catch them as they fall
I need you to listen to me, please don't leave me
I'm not perfect yet, but I'll keep trying
When your tears are falling, I'll catch them as they fall
'Cause inside, we are really made the same (Oh)
In life, waiting's just a stupid game (Oh)
Lift me up, give me a start
'Cause I've been flying with some broken arms
Lift me up, just a small nudge
And I'll be flying like a thousand doves
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves
Oh (Doves)
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves
Oh (Doves)
I'd do anything for you to really see me
I am human, invisibly bleeding
When your smile is shaking, I'll catch you as you fall
I cry more than I ever say (Oh)
Each time, your love seems to save the day (Oh)
Lift me up, give me a start
'Cause I've been flying with some broken arms
Lift me up, just a small nudge
And I'll be flying like a thousand doves
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves
Oh (Doves)
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves
Oh (Doves)
I've been hurting, stuck inside a cage
So hard my heart's been in a rage
If you love me, then just set me free
And if you don't, then baby, leave
Set me free
Lift me up, give me a start
'Cause I've been flying with some broken arms
Lift me up, just a small nudge
And I'll be flying like a thousand doves
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves (Flying, flying)
Oh (Flying like a thousand doves)
A thousand do-o-o-o-o-oves (Flying, flying)
Oh (Flying like a thousand doves)
Flying, flying, flying like a thousand doves
Flying, flying, flying (Doves)
Credits
| Written by | Lady Gaga, Michael Tucker, Martin Bresso and Rami Yacoub |
| Produced by | BloodPop® and Tchami |
| Vocal Produced by | Benjamin Rice |
| Background Vocals | Rami Yacoub |
| Recorded by | Benjamin Rice at Conway Recording Studios and EastWest Studios, Los Angeles 
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| Mixed by | Benjamin Rice and Tom Norris at Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles Assisted by E. Scott Kelly |
| Mastered by | Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
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| Track Participants | Drums by Bloodpop® and Tchami Bass, Keyboards, Guitar(s) & Programming by Bloodpop® and Tchami |
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