Lady Gaga teases new era with ‘Disease’—her first single in years

Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated single Disease from her upcoming seventh solo album has finally arrived. Released on Friday, October 25, the track captures an intense narrative of healing, darkness, and redemption that has already captivated fans. Gaga hinted at Disease’s release through cryptic messages, Instagram teasers, and even by cleverly capitalizing specific letters in her streaming titles to spell out “Disease.”

New era of dark pop lyrics

In Disease, Gaga embraces a more shadowy sound, singing, “I could play the doctor, I can cure your disease. If you were a sinner, I could make you believe.” Other lyrics paint vivid imagery of remedy and ecstasy, adding a haunting touch. The song has drawn comparisons to Gaga’s earlier work on Born This Way, yet it introduces a darker, more mature tone. Teasing fans throughout the week, Gaga arranged a Spotify playlist with tracks spelling out “Gaga Disease” and launched a pop-up site where fans could catch a glimpse of lyrics and promotional materials.

Building anticipation for her seventh album

Gaga has been hinting at this new project throughout 2024, starting with Instagram posts from a recording studio in January. In March, during her birthday celebrations, she shared her excitement about the new music, calling it “some of my best” work in years. On October 21, she posted “DISEASE 10.25” on social media, sparking a fan frenzy. A teaser video followed, showing Gaga in a dramatic chase scene, adding even more mystique.

This single signifies Gaga’s return to her pop roots with a twist of introspective darkness. With Disease now officially out, fans eagerly await more details about her upcoming album, speculated to drop later this year.