Lady Gaga Review | "Garden Of Eden" | Single Review

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Lady Gaga review: Yes, Little monsters! You saw it right, Lady Gaga is back and she delivers “Garden Of Eden” from her new album, “MAYHEM”. Following on from other singles such as “Die With A Smile” and “Abracadabra” this new one is a right party starter and it will have you itching to get on your dancing shoes. It has also recently been named ESPN’s theme for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Song Analysis (Lady Gaga Review)

My first impressions of this song are that it is nothing too out of the box compared to her other releases. In fact, to me, it feels as though a flashback to some of her biggest hits. Obviously, Lady Gaga has evolved over her two decades in the industry and there is new maturity found here, but the chorus to me sounds very much like “Bad Romance”, especially the oh-oh-oh-oh, is she returning to the winning formula which took her to the masses previously?

Meaning (My Thoughts) (Lady Gaga Review)

The song has themes of temptation, risk, and indulgence and it suggests an almost hedonistic journey where boundaries are blurred, and decisions are made on impulse. The repeated references to the “Garden of Eden” and the “poison apple” imply a seductive allure, where Gaga offers an escape into a world of fleeting pleasures, akin to the biblical Eden but with a darker twist.

The idea of “bodies getting close under the lights” reflects the intoxication of the night, where physical attraction and moments of vulnerability intertwine, leaving the characters caught in a whirlwind of desire and thrill. Lady Gaga’s use of imagery of making “bad decisions” emphasizes the exhilaration of breaking away from conventional limits. Also, she embraces spontaneity and the excitement of the moment.

At the same time, the song captures the paradox of fleeting connections. The lyrics of “I could be your girlfriend for the weekend / You could be my boyfriend for the night” illustrate a temporary and superficial relationship built on lust and fleeting attraction, with no expectation of lasting commitment. However, there is a sense of familiarity, as if Lady Gaga and her counterpart had known each other for much longer. This is perfectly represented by the repeating sentence “I’ve been feeling this familiar feeling.” To me, this lyric adds another degree of complexity to the entire story, implying that, while the contact is fleeting, there is also a deeper emotional resonance at work too.