In retrospect, lets recall Gaga's childish thoughts on being asked about BTW/Madonna in an interview with NME:
A bit of it does sound quite a lot like ‘Express Yourself’, though, doesn’t it?
“I don’t think… I swear to you. I am not stupid enough to put out a record and be that moronic.”
The reference seemed so obvious that it had to be intentional because, as you say, you’re not stupid…
“No. Listen to me. Why the ****…? I’m a songwriter. I’ve written loads of music. Why would I try to put out a song and think I’m getting one over on everybody? That’s retarded. What a completely ridiculous thing to even question me about. I will look you in your eyes and tell you that I am not dumb enough or moronic enough to think that you are dumb enough or moronic enough not to see that I would have stolen a melody. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It’s the same one that’s been in disco music for the last 50 years. Just because I’m the first ****ing artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn’t mean I’m a plagiarist, it means that I’m ****ing smart. Sorry.”
The criticism did seem to take the wind out of the song’s sails.
“There’s a lot of people who want to see me fail. The minute they see something to shoot at, they shoot, and the bigger I become the bigger target I am. Nobody in this room at any point looked around and said ‘Oh my God, it’s ‘Express Yourself’. ‘ Not once. Listen. I swear to you. I can only be honest with you about it.”
In the end I don't think Madonna dislikes gaga. I just think she's bothered that gaga is clearly using a younger madonna image. Maybe the music not so much btw. But you can clearly see aspects of madonnas image/style in gaga.
Plus Madonna is only feeding us. She knows what the pop community Want. Controversy, we are only playing into her game
'She's she and Im me' and she doesn't think Gaga is ripping her off. I have always said this. To me it seemed genuine, whether or not it's real I don't care and i'll enjoy her new music when it arrives
'She's she and Im me' and she doesn't think Gaga is ripping her off. I have always said this. To me it seemed genuine, whether or not it's real I don't care and i'll enjoy her new music when it arrives
But did you even see the interview?
I can understand buying her music either way, but surely this interview didn't earn your respect.
I can understand buying her music either way, but surely this interview wouldn't give you respect for her.
If you are referencing to the obvious shade, then I couldn't care less. She has always shaded other artists, why should she make an exception with Gaga.
In retrospect, lets recall Gaga's childish thoughts on being asked about BTW/Madonna in an interview with NME:
A bit of it does sound quite a lot like ‘Express Yourself’, though, doesn’t it?
“I don’t think… I swear to you. I am not stupid enough to put out a record and be that moronic.”
The reference seemed so obvious that it had to be intentional because, as you say, you’re not stupid…
“No. Listen to me. Why the ****…? I’m a songwriter. I’ve written loads of music. Why would I try to put out a song and think I’m getting one over on everybody? That’s retarded. What a completely ridiculous thing to even question me about. I will look you in your eyes and tell you that I am not dumb enough or moronic enough to think that you are dumb enough or moronic enough not to see that I would have stolen a melody. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It’s the same one that’s been in disco music for the last 50 years. Just because I’m the first ****ing artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn’t mean I’m a plagiarist, it means that I’m ****ing smart. Sorry.”
The criticism did seem to take the wind out of the song’s sails.
“There’s a lot of people who want to see me fail. The minute they see something to shoot at, they shoot, and the bigger I become the bigger target I am. Nobody in this room at any point looked around and said ‘Oh my God, it’s ‘Express Yourself’. ‘ Not once. Listen. I swear to you. I can only be honest with you about it.”
Dumbass.
I only see true tea although I'm not suprised you find it dumb considering who you stan for
In retrospect, lets recall Gaga's childish thoughts on being asked about BTW/Madonna in an interview with NME:
A bit of it does sound quite a lot like ‘Express Yourself’, though, doesn’t it?
“I don’t think… I swear to you. I am not stupid enough to put out a record and be that moronic.”
The reference seemed so obvious that it had to be intentional because, as you say, you’re not stupid…
“No. Listen to me. Why the ****…? I’m a songwriter. I’ve written loads of music. Why would I try to put out a song and think I’m getting one over on everybody? That’s retarded. What a completely ridiculous thing to even question me about. I will look you in your eyes and tell you that I am not dumb enough or moronic enough to think that you are dumb enough or moronic enough not to see that I would have stolen a melody. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It’s the same one that’s been in disco music for the last 50 years. Just because I’m the first ****ing artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn’t mean I’m a plagiarist, it means that I’m ****ing smart. Sorry.”
The criticism did seem to take the wind out of the song’s sails.
“There’s a lot of people who want to see me fail. The minute they see something to shoot at, they shoot, and the bigger I become the bigger target I am. Nobody in this room at any point looked around and said ‘Oh my God, it’s ‘Express Yourself’. ‘ Not once. Listen. I swear to you. I can only be honest with you about it.”
Firstly, Madonna said Gaga is referencing her a lot and SOMETIMES she finds it amusing/flattering/well done... other times she apparently does not.
Secondly, in the full clip, after saying she heard the familiarity in the song (undercover shade)Madonna also said:
Asked if that felt annoying, Madonna responded, “It felt reductive.”
Pressed as to whether that was a good or bad thing, Madonna told Cynthia McFadden to “look it up” — we did; the term means “minimal” or “crude” — before smiling slyly and taking a sip from her tea cup.
I can't wait for this part of the interview to air!
Firstly, Madonna said Gaga is referencing her a lot and SOMETIMES she finds it amusing/flattering/well done... other times she apparently does not.
Secondly, in the full clip, after saying she heard the familiarity in the song (undercover shade)Madonna also said:
Asked if that felt annoying, Madonna responded, “It felt reductive.”
Pressed as to whether that was a good or bad thing, Madonna told Cynthia McFadden to “look it up” — we did; the term means “minimal” or “crude” — before smiling slyly and taking a sip from her tea cup.
I can't wait for this part of the interview to air!
