Lady Gaga’s 2011 album Born This Way features the singles “Judas” and “The Edge of Glory.”
Released on May 23, 2011, Born This Way was Gaga’s second studio album. It expanded her dance-pop sound with elements of electronic rock, heavy metal, disco, house, and other styles. The album’s themes include identity, sexuality, faith, self-acceptance, and personal freedom.
“Judas” was released as the second single on April 15, 2011. Its lyrics use the biblical figure Judas Iscariot as a metaphor for betrayal and the difficult parts of Gaga’s past. “The Edge of Glory,” inspired in part by the death of Gaga’s grandfather, became the album’s third single and is notable for Clarence Clemons’s prominent saxophone performance.
The album also produced the singles “Born This Way,” “You and I,” and “Marry the Night.” A common mix-up is confusing the album with The Fame Monster, which included “Bad Romance,” “Telephone,” and “Alejandro.” Born This Way was one of 2011’s best-selling albums worldwide.