Reez 413 Posted Saturday at 02:12 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:12 PM (edited) I'm sure the song has lots of different meanings, but don't y'all think the lyrics are obviously primarily about us, our 'disease' of being obsessed with her music and with her? š Edited Saturday at 02:13 PM by Reez 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naufri 7,049 Posted Saturday at 02:15 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:15 PM The only thing I can say about the lyrics is that thanks to the typos of the picture she put on IG reels, I canĀ“t stop hearing "I can smell your sick ass" instead of "your sickness". On a serious note, on paper, the lyrics are pretty dull, but her delivery makes them feel sexy and bizarre. I guess thatĀ“s what happens when you are an excellent vocalist. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auther 21,859 Posted Saturday at 02:16 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:16 PM No. I think this is her, talking to her past self. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 23,316 Posted Saturday at 02:17 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:17 PM (edited) 2 minutes ago, Naufri said: On a serious note, on paper, the lyrics are pretty dull Agreed, I think the lyrics lacked some fantasy or storytelling in them... if she switched the lyrics up to something less basic even just for the bridge I feel like the song would be on another level Edited Saturday at 02:18 PM by Lucas 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naufri 7,049 Posted Saturday at 02:21 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:21 PM 1 minute ago, Lucas said: Agreed, I think the lyrics lacked some fantasy in them... if she switched the lyrics up to something less basic even just for the bridge I feel like the song would be on another level At the same time, the basicness of the lyrics makes the song sound a little dumb and savage, like when you are high and-or extremely horny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ā Mother of Puppies 35,419 Posted Saturday at 02:22 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:22 PM (edited) Lay you down like 123 Eyes roll back in ecstasy Ā I mean.... Ā Spoiler Ā and "I could play the doctor"... doctor games Ā Ā and Screamin' for me, baby (Ah-ah) Like you're gonna die... Ā I think it's a very sexual song (at least to me) and there are tons of moans in there... Ā Ā Edited Saturday at 02:25 PM by Mother of Puppies THEY CALL ME LADY MOP 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auther 21,859 Posted Saturday at 02:27 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:27 PM 3 minutes ago, Mother of Puppies said: Lay you down like 123 Eyes roll back in ecstasy Ā I mean.... Ā Ā Reveal hidden contents Ā and "I could play the doctor"... doctor games Ā Ā and Screamin' for me, baby (Ah-ah) Like you're gonna die... Ā I think it's a very sexual song Ā Ā I actually interpret this as her addressing herĀ fibromyalgia. I took her eyes rolling back in ecstasy as a hyperbole, emphasising how much relief she gets when her pain is subdued from her medicine. She's screaming for her medicine because she's in so much pain from her disease. Though I def see the double meanings and I think those are purposeful.Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennycomb 2,857 Posted Saturday at 02:28 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:28 PM 6 minutes ago, Mother of Puppies said: Lay you down like 123 Eyes roll back in ecstasy Ā I mean.... Ā Ā Hide contents Ā and "I could play the doctor"... doctor games Ā Ā and Screamin' for me, baby (Ah-ah) Like you're gonna die... Ā I think it's a very sexual song (at least to me) and there are tons of moans in there... Ā Ā I also get sex vibes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELENA KARLEUSHA 49 Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM On the surface the lyrics are about sex, but I think that lyrics are actually about that recurring "fame monster" theme that is always present in her work. Gaga is talking to Stefani (but also Stefani could be talking to Gaga), like an internal struggle between those two parts of her personality - Stefani - her authentic self, and Gaga - her famous persona, but Gaga is also us as her fans and her audience, with our expectations of her and with our own ideas of who she is. Interesting that exactly this is also the subject of Folie Ć Deux movie. I believe the video will reinforce this meaning, if it shows Gaga driving a car and chasing after Stefani, also those hands from that teaser could be showing Gaga holding Stefani's hand etc. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doroteyo 396 Posted Saturday at 03:33 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:33 PM I am not sure the lyrics tell a story, or at least i haven't been able to get it. In the bridge she says 'bring me your desire' and this makes me think the song is about the disease of desire - being obsessed with something to the point of losing yourself. She kind of applies it sexually i suppose, though it doesn't feel sexual at all. Like being obsessed with people's love. the lyric 'smell your sickness' really puts me off and i want to understand it, lol -- is it just a figure of speech or is she alluding to something? But the chorus lyrics are confusing imo. 'i could play doctor' ... ok?Ā I agree the lyrics need work, but the harmonies are so powerful and evocative.Ā Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 145 Posted Saturday at 03:36 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:36 PM This is probably my biggest issue with liking the song too. It makes me feel uncomfortable tbh š Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auther 21,859 Posted Saturday at 04:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:00 PM 1 hour ago, Auther said: No. I think this is her, talking to her past self. Omg I was driving and had a revelation. Itās Gaga talking to Stephanie!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Very Gaga Holida 19,987 Posted Saturday at 04:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:00 PM (edited) I know itās not what itās about, but when I listen to the song, I just canāt unthink of stupid abusive parents of LGBTQ+ kids āI can cure your disease If you were a sinner, I could make you believe I can smell your sicknessā Edited Saturday at 04:02 PM by A Very Gaga Holida Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Empty 24,194 Posted Saturday at 04:20 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:20 PM 1. It could be about fans who are obsessed with her 2. Gaga likes to play with perspective, so it could be written from Michaels point of view, helping Gaga heal 3. It could be about addiction/drugs, and replacing "medicine" with sex 4. It could be Gaga talking to her old self 5. It could just be a metaphor for sexĀ 6. It could be all of the above, because Gaga loves layered (and purposely broad) metaphors Happiness will never last, darkness comes to kick your ass... ā įµĖ¢Ė¢ šŗ 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doroteyo 396 Posted Saturday at 04:27 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:27 PM 6 minutes ago, Head Empty said: 5. It could just be a metaphor for sexĀ I honestly don't get how this song is sexual... it's literally called disease. not the sexiest thing i can think of.Ā imo it's wrapped in sexy language b/c it's the language of desire, i.e. our desires in life, not of sex.Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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