Lady Gaga released the chilling video for her newest song, “Disease” on Wednesday, October 30th. The overall theme of the video is cryptic and psychological. Some might say it’s perfect to have been released so close to Halloween. So, let’s see how much we can decipher here. Is this the return of Lady Gaga’s ‘Mother Monster’ persona? Is she hinting at a new album? Come along as we dive into the lore of this creepy new music video.
All Hail the Mother Monster
Native New York City star Lady Gaga began in the late 2000s as a ghostwriter for A-list artists of the era. Before she ever took the stage, we heard her works for artists like Fergie, Britney Spears, and The Pussycat Dolls. In 2008, she released her debut studio album, The Fame. Lady Gaga’s appeal to listeners was her chaotic lyricism and avant-garde clothing style.
Initially, she was often seen in the most shocking outfits possible. This was the persona she wore up until recent, more contemporary releases. Lady Gaga’s second album, The Fame Monster garnered her the title of ‘Mother Monster’. It was truly a defining era for the star. That early sound was crawling with late-2000s modern glory. It had loud synths, crazy autotune, and bold visuals.
Gaga takes on a more subdued appearance and jazz vocal style in her recent albums like Harlequin and Joker: Folie a Deux. The albums fit the style of Todd Phillips‘ “Joker” films, with Gaga acting in the sequel. It had appeared for quite a while that the star had moved on to more cinematic projects. However, “Disease” suggests that the ‘Monster’ era never ended.
Decoding the Music Video
The music video for “Disease” has fans tilting their heads at the cryptic symbolism. The video portrays several different iterations of Lady Gaga interacting with each other. One of them is portrayed as a victim of a car accident who looks disheveled and ill. Another is a creepy take on the ‘plague doctor’ trope, wearing a large black hat, mask, and claws. It also appears that Gaga is fighting a blonde version of herself in the street. There is simply a lot to unpack with this video. Have no fear, though, one of Lady Gaga’s Instagram posts may have the answers.
The star released a statement about the new song on her story. She explained that “Disease” is about facing her inner demons and the darker, chaotic parts of herself. She notes this as a beautiful journey, as she’s learned to handle it. This new song is incredibly introspective for the singer and gives us a deeper look into her struggles. As we suspected, “Disease” is also the precursor to a new album, expected in February. Of course, we don’t know the new album’s theme, but it seems it’ll be taking on “Disease”‘s dark tone. All we can do is wait patiently for what our Mother Monster has in store.
In Conclusion
Many fans speculate that Lady Gaga’s sudden return to dark theming means she’s tapping into her roots. It might be the right call for the star after riding the wave of her successful single, “Die With a Smile”. It could allow the star to use nostalgia to her advantage, bringing in millennials who grew up on her music. A new, darker era might also attract new fans and create social media trends. Regardless of the plan, everything Lady Gaga does is phenomenal, and “Disease” is no exception. We’re sincerely looking forward to whatever she does next.
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