Channeling the melancholy of ABBA and the darkwave of Ace of Base, Alejandro is a tragic dance track about rejecting male suitors (Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto) because her heart belongs to a lost, possibly destructive love. The song tackles the fear of intimacy and the confusion of bisexuality. The iconic, controversial video—featuring Gaga in a nun’s habit swallowing rosary beads—turned the track into a global No. 1 hit.
This era saw the premiere of the Alexander McQueen -infused "Bad Romance" video and the infamous Meat Dress at the 2010 MTV VMAs. Critical and Commercial Legacy Lady Gaga The Fame Monster Full Album
. While originally intended as a re-release with eight new tracks, Gaga and her label later decided it would also stand alone as an EP representing her "sophomore" era. 💿 The "Monster" Concept Channeling the melancholy of ABBA and the darkwave