Lady Gaga has announced via Twitter that she will release much-anticipated new single 'Born This Way' this Friday, February 11.

The singer tweeted: "Can't wait any longer, single coming Friday."

The track is taken from Gaga's new album (of the same name), which will hit shelves on May 23. She will perform the song at next year's Grammy Awards. The shy and retiring star will most likely dress down for the performance.

Okay, we lied about that last bit...