: Gaga wrote the song while on leave for a hip injury that forced her to cancel her Born This Way Ball tour. She used the metaphor of a "vein" to describe how the cheers of her fans acted as a life-sustaining force that helped her push through physical pain.
You can find "Applause" across major streaming and official audio platforms: : Listen to the full track on Spotify . skachat mp3 applause lady gaga
: Directed by Inez and Vinoodh , the video is inspired by silent films and German Expressionist cinema, featuring Gaga "shape-shifting" through various artistic personas. : Gaga wrote the song while on leave