The Poker Face singer reflected on the emotional toll of being away from her New York roots and the challenges she faced as she rose to international fame.
Lady Gaga, the Grammy-winning artist behind hits like Born This Way and Bad Romance, has opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her career, including moments when she considered walking away from music. Despite those feelings, the star made it clear that she would never truly quit, no matter how difficult things got.
In a candid interview on the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, Gaga was asked whether there had been a significant moment in her life when she considered quitting music. She responded thoughtfully, admitting that there had indeed been times of doubt. “That is an incredibly deep question to ask me in this panic mode,” she joked, referencing the fiery hot wings she was eating during the interview. “I missed the community that I had in New York, and that was really hard. So there were definitely times where I felt like maybe I should walk away.”
However, Gaga quickly reassured fans that leaving music was never a serious option for her. “I know for sure that I never would. I would definitely say that I was tested, and I always didn’t give up. And I’m still doing it, so it must mean I want to do it.”
The Poker Face singer reflected on the emotional toll of being away from her New York roots and the challenges she faced as she rose to international fame. Despite the hurdles, she found the strength to keep pushing forward, reinforcing her commitment to her art and fans.
In addition to discussing her struggles, Lady Gaga also reminisced about her humble beginnings before achieving superstardom. She shared how she would often take matters into her own hands to book gigs and advance her career. “I would knock on door after door and say, ‘Can I please play here?’ Or I would call and pretend I was my manager,” she recalled. “I would tell people ‘She’s so hot right now.’ Sometimes I would do an accent. I would do anything to get booked.” These early hustles were part of the determined spirit that eventually propelled her to the top of the music world.
Now, years later, Gaga is ready to release her seventh studio album, Mayhem, set to drop on March 7. The album marks a return to her pop roots, which she says was a significant and somewhat daunting decision. Reflecting on the creative process, she admitted that Mayhem came about as she faced her fear of returning to the pop genre her earliest fans adored.
“The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved,” Gaga said in a statement about the album. “It was a big decision, but I’m excited to share it with my fans.”
Mayhem will feature previously released singles like Disease, Die with a Smile (which features Bruno Mars), and Abracadabra, all of which have already generated buzz among her devoted fanbase. With these tracks as a preview, Mayhem promises to showcase Gaga’s signature mix of bold pop, deep emotion, and innovative sound. As she gears up for the release of her highly anticipated new album, Lady Gaga’s journey serves as a reminder of the resilience required to thrive in the music industry. Despite facing moments of uncertainty and personal struggles, she has proven time and again that her passion for music remains unshakable. With Mayhem on the horizon, it’s clear that the iconic pop star is far from finished, and her fans are ready for whatever she brings next.
