Lady Gaga and the Art of Subversion To say that Lady Gaga defies conventions is probably the understatement of the year. At a glance, her substance may not be easily noticed. However, deep appreciation and understanding of her music will prove that she is one of the most relevant artists of her generation. When she released Artpop, she proves everyone that she is here to stay. She takes music very seriously that she gradually defines the pop music of today. Being a pop superstar may be difficult, especially for Gaga because of her outlandish image. Truth be told, it is easy to regard her as a fad. Will she be able to top her previous records? Will she be able to surpass her outrageous outfits and provocative music videos? Genuinely, she does everytime. Now, we may ask. What message is Gaga telling the world? …show more content…
The sexualization of Gaga is a symbolism of power that challenges preconventional notions of subordination. It is a loud advocacy calling for the abandonment of inequalities. The message in Gaga’s works is consistent: that power should be distributed to everybody who can use it for the collective good. Some may argue that Gaga further promulgates the false notion of power that preys other female pop stars. Nonetheless, there are elements present in Gaga’s works that portay her otherwise. “Alejandro” is against blind reverence, while “Judas” is a song that vehemently tries to challenge religious restrictions. Moreso, “Applause” is the anthem of anybody who wishes to hear music without pretentions, and “Bad Romance” is a wake up call for women not to be dependent on men at any