- [Gaga] Oh, my gosh, guys.
This is so cool.
This means a lot to me.
It means more to me than
you probably even realize.
(upbeat music)
- And the VMA goes to.
- Lady Gaga!
- [Gaga] This is so exciting.
Thank you so much.
Being an artist is the only
thing I've ever wanted to be
in my whole life.
I never wanted to be anything else.
(upbeat music)
♪ Turning up emotional faders ♪
♪ Keep repeating self-hating phrases ♪
♪ I have heard enough of these voices ♪
♪ Almost like I have no choice ♪
- And the VMA goes to
Lady Gaga on Ariana Grande.
- Rain On Me.
♪ Rain on me ♪
♪ Rain on me ♪
♪ I'd rather be dry,
but at least I'm alive ♪
♪ Rain on me ♪
♪ Rain on me ♪
- [Gaga] I remember when I
wrote the lyrics for the chorus,
I'd rather be dry, but at least I'm alive.
Rain on me.
I remember thinking I
had cried so many tears
that it felt like unfathomable
downpour from my eyes,
but even with that much rain,
you don't have to drown.
Me and Ariana are truly soul sisters,
and Ari, I love you.
I feel like when we were in the studio,
we turned our tears
that felt like endless
rainfall into diamonds
♪ I hear the thunder coming down ♪
♪ Won't you rain on me ♪
♪ Rain on me ♪
- Please welcome the first ever
MTV Tricon Award recipient, Lady Gaga.
(audience cheering)
(upbeat music)
- [Gaga] I know a Renaissance is coming
and the wrath of pop
culture will inspire you,
and the rage of art will empower you
as it responds to hardship
with his generosity and love.
This is what I believe.
I want nothing more than
to be your artists in 2020.
It's a total privilege.
I love you.
Stay safe, speak your mind,
and I might sound like a
broken record, but wear a mask.
It's a sign of respect.
Thank you
♪ Higher ♪
♪ Higher ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪ Woo ♪
♪ We got a stupid love ♪
♪ Love ♪
♪ Love love ♪
♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪
(audience cheering)
