Its so personal that it doesnt feel right to pit this song against Gagas others.

Its breezy, light, lyrically sweet, and ticks all the boxes of a radio-friendly pop hit.

It just doesnt boast the same anthemic swagger Gagas known for.

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You and I (2011)

It wouldnt be a Gaga album without a show-stopping piano ballad.

(But well acceptYuyi the Mermaidin any capacity, thank you very much).

Million Reasons is arguably the most emotionally vulnerable weve ever seen her.

Its lyrics are a little rough around the edges (ear condoms, anyone?

Hell, that eardrum-splitting breakdown could occupy a spot on this list on its own.

(2014)

ByArtpopsingle No.

3, it was apparent Gaga intended to put that chapter behind her a little earlier than anticipated.

for another Born This Way-sized bop in the club.

Shallow (2018)

Gagas first No.

Do What U Want [feat.

Applause (2013)

Its unfortunate thatArtpops lead single arrived with a hefty load of baggage.

Though it was eventually certified triple-Platinum, peaked at No.

Rain on Me" [feat.

1 hit in the United States) stands solid among the Lady’s discography, for obvious reasons.

But, the song also dropped at a time we needed it most.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Poker Face (2008)

When it peaked at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009, Just Dance put Gaga on the map.

But Poker Face jump-started her ascension into an era of pop domination.

Bad Romance (2009)

Did you expect anything else to top this list?

Sure, theFame Monsters lead single never hit No.

Hook-and-chorus pairings dont get better than the gargantuan wallop of Bad Romances.