Enigma
Lady GaGa Lyrics
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Mystery man, woman phantom
Violet light smears, the atmosphere
I'm so scared, but I'm standing here
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
Can't stop staring, I'm so naked
Wrapped in shadows, my heart races
Dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing
Give me something to believe in
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
Did you hear what I said? (What?)
Did you hear what I said? (Yeah)
Is it all in my head?
Is it all in my head? (Ooh, yeah)
Is it all in my head?
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight, daylight
The opening verses of Lady Gaga's Enigma paint a picture of confusion and the unknown, represented by words like "blinded," "phantom," and "scared." The chorus, however, presents a different perspective. The singer suggests that they could be anything the other person wants, even if it's just for one night. The repeated refrain of "I'll be your enigma" takes on a different meaning here, shifting from a feeling of confusion to a willingness to be mysterious and elusive for the sake of the other person's desires.
The second verse continues to describe the unknown, with references to shadows and myths surrounding dragons and goddesses. The singer asks for something to believe in, implying that they are searching for meaning in a confusing situation. Once again, the chorus offers a solution. The potential for an exciting, temporary relationship is presented as a way to "break all of our stigma" and embrace mystery and unpredictability.
Overall, "Enigma" seems to be about the desire to escape the mundane, predictable aspects of everyday life. The singer is willing to embrace the unknown and take risks in order to find excitement and meaning. The repeated refrain of "I'll be your enigma" can be interpreted as a plea to be seen as more than just a conventional, predictable person.
Line by Line Meaning
Open-minded, I'm so blinded
My mind is open to the unknown, and it's overwhelming me
Mystery man, woman phantom
People around me are mysterious, and I can't figure them out
Violet light smears, the atmosphere
The surroundings are hazy, and I can't see clearly
I'm so scared, but I'm standing here
I'm fearful of what's happening, but I'm not running away
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We have a chance to connect romantically, even if it's just for one evening
We could be anything you want
We can take on any persona or role that suits our desires
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We can release our inhibitions and bring our playful, humorous side out into the open
We could break all of our stigma
We can discard societal expectations and labels that limit our true selves
I-I'll be your enigma
I will be your puzzle to solve, your mystery to unravel
Can't stop staring, I'm so naked
I feel exposed and vulnerable, and I can't stop people from looking at me
Wrapped in shadows, my heart races
I feel consumed by darkness, and my heart beats rapidly with fear and excitement
Dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing
I'm being watched by powerful, mythical creatures, and I feel as if I'm in the presence of a deity
Give me something to believe in
I need something to anchor me in this disorienting experience
Did you hear what I said? (What?)
Is anyone really listening to me? (What?)
Did you hear what I said? (Yeah)
Oh, you actually are listening to me. Okay then (Yeah)
Is it all in my head?
Am I making all of this up in my mind?
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll remain a mystery to you for the duration of this encounter
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight
I'll bring my enigmatic traits to light and showcase them
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll keep you guessing about me for this one night
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight, daylight
I'll reveal my complex self in the bright light of day for all to see
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Matthew Burns, Michael Tucker, Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pancekaradzov3885
@rurumad everywhere lol. Lemme elaborate the lyrics for you.
"can't stop staring, I'm so naked" = I can't believe what I'm seeing, you know everything about me (the naked part)
"wrapped in shadows, my heart races" = surrounded by demons (demons are black like shadows who can morph), am excited and scared (the heart races part)
"dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing" = in revelations, Satan is referred to dragon (saying Satan watches), goddess breathing (he is alive, the real God is not a woman)
"give me something to believe in" = let me believe in your lies and deceivement
She also says, "is it what I'm seeing real or is it just a sign, is it all just virtual" = she is confused whether it's real or not (confusion is a sign of demonic attack).
She also says "we can be anything you like, I'll be your enigma" = you can choose what would I do, and none has to know about it, this can be our secret.
This is the most satanic song on her album, even tho the others also contain such references. If you want me to tell you about the other songs, feel free to reply on this comment, and I'll do so when I have free time.
Bonus: why is the album named chromatica, and what does it reference? Not colors for sure, but adrenochrome (elite's elixir of youth). This is her biggest satanic work besides the born this way album.
Cheers, and God bless you ❤️
@Jonathan-ii7cz
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Open-minded, I'm so blinded
Mystery man, woman phantom
Violet light smears the atmosphere
I'm so scared, but I'm standing here
[Pre-Chorus]
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
[Verse 2]
Can't stop staring, I'm so naked
Wrapped in shadows, my heart races
Dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing
Give me something to believe in
[Pre-Chorus]
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
[Bridge]
Did you hear what I said? (What?)
Did you hear what I said? (Yeah)
Is it all in my head?
Is it all in my head? (Ooh, yeah)
Is it all in my head?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight, daylight
@aleehrh
LYRICS. 💕
[Verse 1]
Open-minded, I'm so blinded
Mystery man, woman phantom
Violet light smears the atmosphere
I'm so scared, but I'm standing here
[Pre-Chorus]
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
[Verse 2]
Can't stop staring, I'm so naked
Wrapped in shadows, my heart races
Dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing
Give me something to believe in
[Pre-Chorus]
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma
[Bridge]
Did you hear what I said? (What?)
Did you hear what I said? (Yeah)
Is it all in my head?
Is it all in my head? (Ooh, yeah)
Is it all in my head?
[Chorus]
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I'll, I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I'll, I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight, daylight
@chooko4157
Open-minded, I'm so blinded
Mystery man, woman phantom
Violet light smears, the atmosphere
I'm so scared, but I'm standing here
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
Can't stop staring, I'm so naked
Wrapped in shadows, my heart races
Dragon's eyes watch, goddess breathing
Give me something to believe in
Is what I am seeing real, or is it just a sign?
Is it all just virtual?
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
I-I'll be your enigma
Did you hear what I said? (What?)
Did you hear what I said? (Yeah)
Is it all in my head?
Is it all in my head? (Ooh, yeah)
Is it all in my head?
We could be lovers, even just tonight
We could be anything you want
We could be jokers, brought to the daylight
We could break all of our stigma
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight
I-I'll be your enigma, even just tonight
I-I'll be your enigma, brought to the daylight, daylight
@NitemareMoon
I feel a slight difference with this album is that she’s really not holding back on the vocals. She’s not trying to peg her vocals into a generic bubblegum cadence, she’s letting those Gaga-esque vocals FLOW. I wonder if Shallow’s success made her realize how much we love her natural voice :)
@bristimc
I hadn't thought about this, but I agree! Her raw vocals in live performances in the last 10 years were often so much more in her nature and I think she embraced it in this album!
@linziRyan1965
When just dance came out I was like “whatever” and then I saw her preforming accapella in a radio station promoting it. Just her and a keyboard... she’s been my favorite musician ever since. I love her vocals.
@chloegrace6668
That's a very good opinion, love that. I think your bang on with that one 💪🏿
@GuyMannionMusic
Chromatica is just genius!! She’s not holding anything back and delivering top quality!! I did a piano cover of this incredible song and would love to know what you think!! 🥰
@fabiancarlevaro5120
Haven't you heard Born this way?
@holyloz
2:24 ugh the aggressive “ANYTHING U WANT” just gives me chills nd makes me jump. love it so MUCH
@Umaarr1999
Yes yes yes same here ! It’s so powerful 🔥🔥
@drelindsey798
Yaaaaaaas!!!
@aliceactii4005
she has such a powerful voice