I can't believe y'all think #1 debuts & front-loaded domination are the new norm for Gaga. "Born This Way" was an exceptional case. Every other Gaga single has taken time to build. O ye, of little faith.
Let us wait for the promotion to kick in before jumping on conclusions. Simply because it's not exceeding our expectations, doesn't mean it will flop. They have HUGE things lined up for her, both in the US and overseas.