If you watched the 2016 Oscars, you would know that "Mad Max" won a ridiculous number of the categories and Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his well-deserved Oscar, and made an iconic speech regarding the Earth and climate change. You would know that Chris Rock hosted and addressed the elephant in the room: #OscarsSoWhite. But most importantly, you would know that Lady Gaga sang her Oscar nominated song, "Til It Happens To You," which she co-wrote for the documentary that talks about college campus rape in the United states, "The Hunting Ground."
This was a defining moment for the Pop Queen in the eyes of America. Gaga did more than just perform; she made a statement in a way that brought out so many emotions that we didn't even know we had. We sat in awe with tears in our eyes and witnessed a moment that will inspire change. She wasn't putting on a front, or being someone else. As a victim of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, her delivery of the piece was more than emotional. Gaga stood after the song was finished and clasped hands with the other survivors. Lady Gaga mentioned in a tweet that she would be thinking of Kesha while performing the song in order to give her the support she needed during her time of injustice. She wanted to give a voice to all of those victims who deserve happiness and justice.
Here are some of the thoughts that we all had while watching her performance:
1. She's stunning.
2. This orchestra is amazing.
3. God, I forgot how great she was live.
4. Actually, where has she been?
5. I always forget that she can play the piano.
6. Wow, what a classy white pantsuit she has on!
7. Remember the meat dress?
8. She's come a long way.
9. This close up is literally showing how raw her emotions are.
10. She was a victim of sexual and emotional abuse.
11. She's stunning.
12. Her voice is so unique.
13. Oh my God, she is looking straight into the camera.
14. Almost like she's talking straight to her abuser.
15. You go, girl.
16. Oh? No second verse?
17. Where the heck is her gospel choir?
18. She is the definition of a passionate woman.
19. THAT NOTE! YES GAGA, SLAY!
20. Sh*t, why is that curtain rising?
21. Aw heck no.
22. All of these people are walking forward.
23. Are they victims too?!
24. WHAT A BRILLIANT STATEMENT!
25. Goosebumps.
26. I can't breathe.
27. Tears are in my eyes.
28. Wait, what do their wrists say?
29. "Not Your Fault."
30. Oh my God.
31. She rose to stand with them.
32. "Unbreakable."
33. "Survivor."
34. Gaga, you are so strong.
35. Everyone on stage is so strong right now.
36. And I'm sobbing.
37. No, I'm not okay.
38. I don't care if Leo wins or not.
39. This moment was so important.
40. Brava LG.
