The song, she says, reflects “the way Ive split off into personalities throughout my career.”
Theres definitely a way that I address that on this record."
This is hardly the first time Gaga has referenced her resistance to the trappings of fame.
Lady Gaga performing in October 2008; at the 2024 London premiere of ‘Joker Folie à Deux’; performing at the 2011 Grammys.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Also present are bold instrumental choices, such as clanging trash can lids and war drums.
I think theyre all risky.
Some of these songs, like [Judy Garland’s] Get Happy, are from the 1930s.
‘Harlequin’ album cover; Lady Gaga at the London premiere of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’.Interscope; Gareth Cattermole/Getty
Were in 2024, the song is nearly 100 years old.
We focused on deploying slapstick and lyrical changes in reference to Arthur [Fleck].
“The lyric, If a nice guy can lose, whats it matter if you win?
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Were rooting for Arthur, and yet he killed five people.
She adds: “The most daring is on [Shirley Bassey’s] The Joker.
“I want all the music to be a surprise, as much as I can.
Harlequinis out Friday.Joker: Folie a Deuxis in theaters on Oct. 4.
