MTE, that's why the "she's over" comments are so dumb. If she was playing by the rules and releasing everything to be successful (basically a Katy Perry scenario) and flopping, then I would agree.
but Applause and Do What You Want had all the elements to be huge...especially the chorus
I think it's the fan disappointment that bothers Gags the most.
The tricky part is if how she may be interpreting it. She may be thinking fan disappointment is rooted in anger at her not being #1 anymore or she may think it's about the music sucking.Does she even stand by Artpop, the body of work, her labor of love anymore? Is she perfectly happy not being #1? Who knows?
She had a hit song about her boobs and hips like 10 years ago. She's also a temp on a reality show (whenever someone needs to take time off she fills in).