September 21, 2015
A new song from Lady Gaga that addresses the issue of sexual assault on college campuses has become an instant hit, shooting to the top of the charts.
The song, "Til It Happens To You," was released Wednesday and was charting 36th on iTunes Monday and went to the top of Billboard's trending chart, while the music video has more than 7 million views.
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It was recorded for the new documentary "The Hunting Ground," which takes a look at the problem of assault on campus.
Written by Gaga and songwriter Diane Warren, the recording process for the song was a trying one, Warren told People Magazine:
"It was very emotional for her," legendary songwriter Diane Warren told PEOPLE at the National Women's History Museum brunch in Los Angeles on Saturday. "She couldn't even talk through it at times."
Gaga, 29, said in 2014 that she was taken advantage of by an older man when she was 19.
The lyrics address the aftermath for victims. In the video, three scenarios are played out from the perspective of three women who are assaulted.
Watch the video here:
Part of the proceeds for the song are going to groups that support survivors of sexual assault. You can download it on iTunes here.
