Lady Gaga is back with a bang! Her new album, Mayhem — her sixth studio release — is already being called “the strongest pop release” of the year by Rolling Stone, even though it just came out in early March. Fans got their first taste of this wild new era with the haunting single “Disease,” and then things got even crazier with the loud, bold track “Abracadabra.” Ever since, fans have been buzzing with excitement.
So when Lady Gaga returned to host Saturday Night Live for the first time since 2013 last month, people knew it would be big. But nobody was ready for how epic it would be when she performed “Abracadabra” live. The performance was so powerful, it’s already been watched more than 4.7 million times in just a few weeks!
Gaga started the performance right in the middle of a crowd of backup dancers. Everything looked chaotic, but she still managed to grab everyone’s attention. She sang the first verse a cappella — no music, just her voice — and it was fearless. Her outfit? Pure Gaga: a shiny red bodysuit that looked like a devil-inspired costume straight off the Paris Fashion Week runway. And yes, she danced in high heels like it was nothing.
Lady Gaga is famous for her wild and creative stage shows, but this one really stood out. Even while her dancers lifted her, spun her around, and flipped her through some seriously strange choreography, her voice stayed strong and totally on point. She didn’t miss a note. It was clear — this wasn’t just a flashy pop star moment. This was a true artist showing off serious skills.
Some people think songs like “Abracadabra” are made in the studio with so much editing that it hides the singer’s real voice. But Gaga crushed that idea. She sang live with so much control, it sounded like a perfect studio recording. She made it look effortless — like she was just chilling in a recording booth. One-take perfection, right on live TV.
Fans noticed too. One of the top comments online said, “I can hear her breath, and that’s why we call it a top notch live performance.” Another fan added, “After 17 years and still giving a performance like that!” And someone else wrote, “Singing this live but sounding like it’s pre-recorded solidifies how insanely brilliant her voice is. Perfection.”
But it wasn’t just Gaga getting all the praise. Her dancers also left people speechless. One fan, @Daniador, said, “No one is going to talk about how well they danced in the small space they had?” And honestly, the way they moved so smoothly in such a tight spot was impressive all on its own.
“Abracadabra” reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2025, and part of its magic comes from a clever sample. It uses a bit of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ 1981 song “Spellbound.” But here’s something the music critics haven’t mentioned yet — some fans noticed that Gaga’s post-chorus beat sounds a lot like the cheerleader-style rhythm from Bruno Mars and Rosé’s #1 song “APT,” which came out in October 2024. Listen closely, and you might hear the connection too!
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is shaking up the pop world in the best way. Her daring style, bold music, and powerful performances are making fans fall in love all over again. And her unforgettable night on Saturday Night Live proves once again that she’s not just a pop star — she’s a one-of-a-kind performer. Want to see more of Gaga’s incredible journey and the wild ride that is Mayhem? Don’t miss the videos and links below — it’s a show you don’t want to miss.
