During a new interview with The Australian, the 'Your Song' icon explained that when pop stars allow their alter-egos to overpower who they really are, they end up in dangerous territory and he's worried that she's heading down that road with the impending release of 'ARTPOP':
Sir Elton also admitted that he believes Gaga should be aiming for a more stripped-back sound now at this point in her career, adding:
"But my album's sound reflects the fact that all the things I love at the moment are stripped down. Lorde had a big US hit with a song called 'Royal'. It's just her voice and a drum machine, and it's beautiful in its simplicity. It's the kind of direction Gaga should be going in."