" Applause " is a 2013 song performed by American singer Lady Gaga . It was released for her album Artpop . It was released on August 12, 2013, ^[2] a week ahead of its original release date, because it was leaked.

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"Applause" is an electropop and Eurodance song. It is about being famous and applauded by fans.

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"Applause" reached the top five in the United States, Canada, and the UK, while reaching the top ten in several other countries. It was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 29, 2015, for sales and streams equal to three million copies across the United States. ^[3]

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