Perfect Illusion

Lady Gaga

About Perfect Illusion

"Perfect Illusion" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga. It was released for digital download on September 9, 2016 through Interscope Records as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Joanne (2016). The track was written and produced by Gaga, Kevin Parker, Mark Ronson and BloodPop. A dance-rock song, "Perfect Illusion" lyrically delves on the singer's "highest of highs and lowest of lows" in a relationship, and is ultimately a commentary on social media. Gaga wrote the lyrics using her Underwood typewriter; after numerous permutations the composers derived the final track. Speculation that the song referred to Gaga's ex-boyfriend Taylor Kinney was refuted by the singer. The recording's release was preceded by multiple teasers and collage of images on the singer's social media accounts. Music critics gave mixed to positive reviews for "Perfect Illusion", with many of them noting similarities to the work of American musician Bruce Springsteen. Commercially, the song reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as entered a number of subordinate charts. It achieved the top position in France, and in the digital charts of Finland and Greece, and the top 10 in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Scotland and Slovakia. 


Year:
2016
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Tryin' to get control
Pressure's takin' its toll
Stuck in the middle zone
I just want you alone
My guessing game is strong
Way too real to be wrong
Caught up in your show
Yeah, at least now I know

It wasn't love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)
Mistaken for love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)
You were a perfect illusion

I don't need eyes to see
I felt you touchin' me
High like amphetamine
Maybe you're just a dream
That's what it means to crush
Now that I'm wakin' up
I still feel the blow
But at least now I know

It wasn't love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)
Mistaken for love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)

(Where are you, 'cause I can't see you)
It was a perfect illusion (but I feel you watchin' me
Dilated, falling free
In a modern ecstasy)
(Where are you, 'cause I can't see you
It was a perfect illusion
(But I feel you watchin' me)
Illusion (but I feel you watchin' me)
Mistaken for love (where are you 'cause I can't see)
(But I feel you watchin' me)
Mistaken for love (dilated, falling free in a modern ecstasy)
Mistaken for love
In a modern ecstasy
In a modern ecstasy

I'm over the show
Yeah at least now I know

It wasn't love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)
Mistaken for love, it wasn't love
It was a perfect illusion (perfect illusion)
(Aah) you were a perfect illusion
(Aah) it was a perfect illusion
It was a perfect illusion
Somewhere in all the confusion
It was a perfect illusion, illusion (illusion)

It was perfect illusion
Somewhere in all the confusion
You were so perfect
You were a, you were a perfect illusion

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and activist. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company, her vocal abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who signed her to his label Kon Live Distribution. more »

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Written by: Stefani J Germanotta, Michael Tucker, Kevin Richard Parker, Mark D. Ronson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Perfect Illusion" was released on September 9, 2016, as the lead single from Lady Gaga's fifth studio album, "Joanne."
Album Ranking
The song debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the highest debuts of her career.
Production Team
It was produced by Lady Gaga herself, with Mark Ronson, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, and BloodPop as co-producers.
Song Theme
"Perfect Illusion" represents an illusion of love and the aftermath of a tough relationship.
Music Style
It's an upbeat, disco-rock song, showcasing Gaga's powerful vocals while reflecting 70s music nostalgia.
Music Video
The music video was shot in the desert outside of Los Angeles and directed by fashion photographers Ruth Hogben and Andrea Gelardin.
Influences
Gaga stated that the song was influenced by her part in the movie "A Star is Born," which was in pre-production at the time.
Album Success
It helped Lady Gaga's Joanne album to debut at number 1 on Billboard 200 in October 2016.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga first performed "Perfect Illusion" in the middle of the desert during a surprise performance.
Reception
Despite mixed reviews from music critics, the song stood at number 1 on iTunes charts in 60 countries within a short time of its release, further proving her strong fan base.
Lyric Misinterpretation
Many fans speculated that the song was about her break-up with ex-fiancé, actor Taylor Kinney. However, Gaga clarified that it was about public and media misconceptions.
Recording Locations
"Perfect Illusion" was recorded in several studios, including Pink Duck Studios in California and Shangri-La Studios in Malibu.

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