Replay
Lady Gaga Dorian Electra Lyrics


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Am I, am I, am I
Am I, am I, am I

Am I still alive? Where am I? I cry
Who was it that pulled the trigger, was it you or I?
I'm completely numb, why you actin' dumb?
I won't blame myself 'cause we both know you were the one
I don't know what to do, you don't know what to say
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
The monster inside you is torturing me
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay

Replay, r-replay
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay

Every single day, yeah, I dig a grave
Then I sit inside it, wondering if I'll behave
It's a game I play, and I hate to say
You're the worst thing and the best thing that's happened to me
These demons, these demons, I must stay, I must stay
Never stop, I guess I'm playing and I can't escape
On rewind, on repeat, insistent, all day
Spin it like you're a DJ, torture me on replay

I don't know what to do, you don't know what to say
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
The monster inside you is torturing me
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay

Replay, r-replay
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
Replay, r-replay
Replay, r-replay

Psychologically, it's something that I can't explain
Scratch my nails into the dirt to pull me out okay
Does it matter? Does it matter? Damage is done
Does it matter? Does it matter? You had the gun
You had the gun
You had the gun
You had the gun

I don't know what to do, you don't know what to say
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
The monster inside you is torturing me
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay

Your monsters torture me
Your monsters torture me
Your monsters torture me
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
Your monsters torture me
Your monsters torture me
Your monsters torture me
(Torture me)

Your monsters torture me




Your monsters torture me
The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay

Overall Meaning

In "Replay," a collaboration between Lady Gaga and Dorian Electra, the singer is struggling to move past a traumatic experience involving a relationship that left them emotionally scarred. The song begins with the character questioning their own existence and crying out for someone to take responsibility for the damage. They express frustration at the other person's seeming lack of understanding and the toll that the situation has taken on them. The phrase "scars on my mind" is repeated to emphasize the lasting impact of the experience.


As the song progresses, the character describes a cycle of self-destructive behavior, digging a grave and wondering if they'll behave. The situation is like a game they can't escape, with the other person's "monsters" torturing them on replay. The character acknowledges that the damage is done but can't help but feel like they're trapped in the cycle of hurt.


The psychological impact of the experience is also highlighted with the mention of scratching nails into the dirt to try and "pull me out okay." Ultimately, the song is a clear depiction of the long-term effects of emotional trauma and the difficulty of breaking free from that cycle.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I still alive? Where am I? I cry
I question whether I am still alive, I am unsure of my location and I cry in despair


Who was it that pulled the trigger, was it you or I?
I'm unclear who is responsible for the pain I feel, was it me or was it you who caused it?


I'm completely numb, why you actin' dumb?
I feel nothing, yet you continue to play dumb and ignore the pain you caused


I won't blame myself 'cause we both know you were the one
I refuse to take the blame because we both know that you were the cause of this pain and suffering


The scars on my mind are on replay, r-replay
The emotional trauma that you inflicted on me continuously replays in my mind


The monster inside you is torturing me
There is a monster within you that continues to torment me


Every single day, yeah, I dig a grave
Every day, I mentally prepare for the possibility of death as a result of the pain you caused me


Then I sit inside it, wondering if I'll behave
I mentally put myself in a position to face the possibility of death and wonder if I'll be able to handle it


It's a game I play, and I hate to say
I engage in a mental game of fear and doubt, which I hate to admit


You're the worst thing and the best thing that's happened to me
You are both the worst and best thing to happen to me, as the pain you caused has changed me as a person


Psychologically, it's something that I can't explain
I cannot explain the psychological effect that your actions have had on me


Does it matter? Does it matter? Damage is done
It does not matter who is at fault, the damage has already been done


You had the gun
The responsibility for the pain is yours, as you had the power to pull the trigger


Your monsters torture me
The inner demons you possess continue to haunt and torment me




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Burns, Michael Tucker, Nickolas Ashford, Rami Yacoub, Stefani Germanotta, Valerie Simpson

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@DORIANELECTRA

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Flamboyant Icon!

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I love you so much you have no idea

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@fearcyz6183

The fact that Gaga let Dorian Electra made the song sound Like Dorian Electra. They're a musical, Musical genius!

@fuse4life

They had me at the first whipcrack.

@brunov5449

Agree

@tobstobs950

She's a she tho

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