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"Applause" is the lead single from Lady Gaga's third studio album, Artpop, released in 2013 through Interscope Records. The track was created by Lady Gaga alongside DJ White Shadow, Dino Zisis, and Nick Monson, with additional writing contributions from several collaborators. The song draws inspiration from fan enthusiasm that sustained the artist during her touring commitments, particularly following a hip injury that led to tour cancellation. It represents an electropop and dance-pop composition featuring synthesizer-driven arrangements and high-energy electronic beats.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song's lyrics explore Lady Gaga's reliance on her audience's appreciation and her dedication to the performance art form.
| Producer | Lady Gaga, DJ White Shadow, Dino Zisis, Nick Monson |
