In a surprising turn of events, the acclaimed pop icon recently made a startling revelation about one of her most iconic songs. The 14-time Grammy winner candidly shared her thoughts on the creation process behind her chart-topping hit “Born This Way.” This track not only achieved platinum status six times over but also skyrocketed to the number one spot on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the fastest-selling single on iTunes at the time with over one million downloads within just five days.
Reflecting on her unique approach to music-making, the pop sensation disclosed, “To me when I’m making music, I say that I’m listening, so it’s a feeling of receiving, which is probably why I made that really dumb comment about myself.” She went on to delve into the importance of crafting a captivating chorus, emphasizing, “without a good chorus, who really gives a f—?”
The artist further elaborated on her creative process, sharing insights on how she identifies a solid hook for her songs. She revealed, “Sometimes I know something’s done because that image feels whole to me, but you really don’t know if something is good until the people tell you — and they will tell you.”
Recently honored with another Grammy Award for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on “Die with a Smile,” the pop sensation is gearing up to release her highly-anticipated album, “Mayhem,” next month. Speaking about the upcoming project, she confessed, “The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved.” Describing the new music as a departure from her previous work, she likened the album to “reassembling a shattered mirror: even if you can’t put the pieces back together perfectly, you can create something beautiful and whole in its own new way.”
“Mayhem” is poised to explore themes of chaos and transformation, celebrating music’s profound ability to unite, provoke, and heal. Fans can expect the album to drop on Friday, March 7, marking a new chapter in the pop icon’s illustrious career.
