THEORY: Why LG7 will be Gagas best album

[luftikuzzz 2,427]

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Here’s my interpretation of how the things went so far, since the LG7 announcement in the Chromatica Ball Film. I wrote it in German and translated through ChatGPT. I hope it’s easy to follow since English is not my mother tongue.

First of all: I have loved Gaga's creative mindset and the way she thinks since day one! I am a creative person myself and work in the creative field. The alternative Harlequin cover artwork touched me deeply because my life looked exactly like that a while ago. Disorder. Madness. The past. Love. Misunderstanding. Visions. I am very excited about this album. I am so grateful that this album has come at just the right time, when I need it most. The artwork alone has already made it into my heart. It got me thinking and led me to the following theory about LG7:

Lady Gaga’s artistic vision for Harlequin appears deeply rooted in her past while simultaneously representing a symbolic break from it. The Harlequin on the cover, symbolizing Gaga herself, is placed in a chaotic, asylum-like room, which could reflect an inner world shaped by the weight of past creative visions and failures. The messy, dirty surroundings may symbolize her inner turmoil and the fragility she has experienced in her creative process. The references to her past—like the bra from the “Just Dance” video or the smashed VHS tape from the "Joanne World Tour"—highlight this sense of tension but also show a desire to break free from the burdens of her past.

The album cover can be seen as a ritual of closure, with Gaga consciously destroying elements of her past to make space for a new creative phase. The broken VHS tape labeled “Joanne World Tour” clearly signals that this chapter is finished for her. Joanne, an album that stood apart from her previous work and explored her personal roots, is symbolically shattered in this context to pave the way for a new artistic era.

Her use of the moon in the Chromatica Ball Tour film, as a symbol representing both an ending and a beginning, is key here. The moon, with its cyclical nature, represents constant change—transitioning from darkness to light—which could also hint at her next creative phase. The moon can also be seen as a mirror of her inner transformation—a new beginning, which we’ll see reflected in LG7, following the symbolic “end” represented by Harlequin.

For LG7, Gaga might take her previously unfulfilled creative visions and reimagine them, merging these different styles and aesthetics into one cohesive body of work. The sound, a blend of her signature albums like The Fame, The Fame Monster, Born This Way, ARTPOP, and Chromatica, would reinforce this idea of fusion. These albums reflect Gaga’s artistic versatility—from the dance-pop vibes of The Fame, the darker themes of The Fame Monster, the empowering and revolutionary spirit of Born This Way, the avant-garde experimentation of ARTPOP, and the futuristic, techno-influenced Chromatica.

LG7 could be seen as her “masterpiece,” where all these artistic incarnations come together. Instead of committing to one particular aesthetic or style, this album would act as an all-encompassing moment where Lady Gaga bridges her journey from her early days to the present. Each previous era would not only pay homage to her musical roots but also represent an evolution of her vision. Unlike Joanne, which had a more personal and intimate focus, LG7 could serve as her ultimate expression of self in the pop universe—a synthesis of all her identities.

The Harlequin imagery suggests that Gaga sees herself as a kind of “trickster” or “jester”—a figure capable of constant adaptation, transformation, and reinvention. This reinvention, combined with the intention to overcome the past, is also mirrored in her musical journey. The sound of LG7 could be a fusion of the diverse musical influences that have shaped Gaga over the years. It would be a work that reflects both the highs and lows of her career, finally bringing her original visions into a cohesive and complete form.

In this sense, Harlequin would act as a transitional album, a cathartic end to her past, while LG7 represents new creative territory, where Lady Gaga unites her various artistic personas into one cohesive, groundbreaking work.

 

thank you for reading!  would love to hear your thoughts about this theory!

[ajmsamuel 1,409]

1 minute ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

i think we need another thread "why be so negative and realistic could harm my pop journey"

just let the fan divage and make his own conclusions, its the fun part of the journey 

[luftikuzzz 2,427]

Just now, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

Isn’t that the exciting part of a pre era? Or enjoying the interpretation of art? It’s okay you didn’t read, nobody is forcing you. But please stay away with these kind of comments. 
 

maybe I’m delusional, but I’m happy for that! And everyone that is, because it’s the most fun that way. 

[Lucas 24,385]

28 minutes ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

That was mean 

[jimmytimestep 2,467]

31 minutes ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

who pissed in your cereal today? sheesh

[Noam Zioni 1,166]

I loved reading this!! 

[eddyjeddy 1,343]

Harlequin is the side dish LG7 will be the MAIN

[Bowman 7,943]

1 hour ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

theory: some lady Gaga fans are the best at being mean 

[BabylonSaints 5,055]

2 hours ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

Let him make his own interpretation of LG7, and Harlequin. As long as he's having fun, that's what matters. Don't be taking that fun away from him 

[Economy 47,404]

4 hours ago, Noam Zioni said:

I loved reading this!! 

Sorry off topic but i have the exact same tank top as u

 

OT: I wanna read that post but your OP essay is as long as a novel 

Edited September 25, 2024 by Economy

[Jakkusan 791]

6 hours ago, PMM said:

i think we need another thread "theory: why lady Gaga fans are the best at being delusional"

i didn't read that so i am happy for you or sorry that happened
 

More like "why some Gaga fans are just mean and can't read". The post was very insightful and actually makes a lot of sense

[Killa 15,767]

Yeah She certainly seems tò have come to some kind of realization, ended some kind of cycle in her private Life. Im curious as to what this resulta artistically. Theres that but the technical aspect of how the eurodance oriented bubbly pop with some goth new wave vibes clashes with this more traditoonal jazz or the more jewel/tori Amos of her first Song writtings

Edited September 25, 2024 by Killa

[Shadow 6,444]

What a lovely interpretation and analysis!  I've missed these types of threads where people see Lady Gaga's art and from their unique perspective, describe and reflect it in a positive and refreshing way.   

 

Edited September 25, 2024 by Shadow