A throwback to 1960s girl groups but filtered through a chainsaw guitar. "MANiCURE" is about finding strength after illness (Gaga had recently cancelled a tour due to a hip injury requiring surgery). The lyrics—“I’m gonna be a snob, I’m gonna be a slob, I’m gonna get a manicure”—are about personal reclamation. It’s punchy, anthemic, and the "Woah-oh-oh" chant makes it a staple for stadium shows.
Originally leaked under the title "Burqa," this track serves as the intense, jarring introduction to the album. Produced in part by Infected Mushroom and Zedd , it deals with the boundaries between a pop star's public facade and her true internal self. The Vibe: Retro-futuristic space disco. lady gaga artpop album songs
ARTPOP remains one of Lady Gaga’s most fearless projects: messy and brilliant, it demands to be heard as both pop entertainment and artistic provocation — at once a party, a manifesto, and a confessional. A throwback to 1960s girl groups but filtered
What’s your favorite song from Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP? Is it the galactic romance of “Venus,” the raw pain of “Dope,” or the industrial rage of “Swine”? Share your pick and revisit the album today. It’s punchy, anthemic, and the "Woah-oh-oh" chant makes