Before the unveiling of Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album, Chromatica, she wowed fans by releasing a sugary-sweet hit called Sour Candy. This collaboration with K Pop super group, Blackpink, discusses the importance of being graceful with yourself and accepting your past. This track plays with the idea that despite hardships, poor choices and past trauma, the walls we build up around ourselves are meant to be broken down by the right people. Allowing love back in, even when you don’t feel like you love yourself, was something that Gaga discussed in a recent interview with Apple Music. This idea is one that many can relate to, as heartache and hardship are a normal part of life.
Interestingly enough, this electronic club track provides insight into some pretty heavy concepts, such as the idea that females need to be sweet. Many people perceive that women should be approachable and presentable, and this song is an anthem that shouts, “love me for who I am, damage and all, or leave”. Lady Gaga has been very open about her struggles with trauma, self-harm and mental health. Her ability to create a song that catches your attention, not only with the captivating beat, but with powerful lyrics, is unsurpassed.
The idea of succumbing to your damage and being ashamed of who you are is stomped out with lyrics such as, “I might be messed up, but I know what's up, You want a real taste, at least I'm not a fake.” Gaga provides an empowering hook that speaks to the idea of vulnerability and sharing our imperfections, instead of putting up a fake front to the world. This song is another testament to Gaga’s ability to share an incredible message, all while providing us with a dance track that will surely be on repeat for the summer.
Before the unveiling of Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album, Chromatica, she wowed fans by releasing a sugary-sweet hit called Sour Candy. This collaboration with K Pop super group, Blackpink, discusses the importance of being graceful with yourself and accepting your past. This track plays with the idea that despite hardships, poor choices and past trauma, the walls we build up around ourselves are meant to be broken down by the right people. Allowing love back in, even when you don’t feel like you love yourself, was something that Gaga discussed in a recent interview with Apple Music. This idea is one that many can relate to, as heartache and hardship are a normal part of life.
Interestingly enough, this electronic club track provides insight into some pretty heavy concepts, such as the idea that females need to be sweet. Many people perceive that women should be approachable and presentable, and this song is an anthem that shouts, “love me for who I am, damage and all, or leave”. Lady Gaga has been very open about her struggles with trauma, self-harm and mental health. Her ability to create a song that catches your attention, not only with the captivating beat, but with powerful lyrics, is unsurpassed.
The idea of succumbing to your damage and being ashamed of who you are is stomped out with lyrics such as, “I might be messed up, but I know what's up, You want a real taste, at least I'm not a fake.” Gaga provides an empowering hook that speaks to the idea of vulnerability and sharing our imperfections, instead of putting up a fake front to the world. This song is another testament to Gaga’s ability to share an incredible message, all while providing us with a dance track that will surely be on repeat for the summer.