Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Lyrics

Lyrics

Abracadabra, abracadabra

Pay the toll to the angels

Drawing circles in the clouds

Keep your mind on the distance

When the devil turns around

Hold me in your heart tonight

In the magic of the dark moonlight

Save me from this empty fight

In the game of life

Like a poem said by a lady in red

You hear the last few words of your life

With a haunting dance, now you're both in a trance

It's time to cast your spell on the night

"Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na

Abracadabra, morta-oo-ga-ga

Abracadabra, abra-oo-na-na"

In her tongue she said, "Death or love tonight"

Abracadabra, abracadabra

Feel the beat under your feet, the floor's on firе

Abracadabra, abracadabra

Choose the road on the wеst side

As the dust flies, watch it burn

Don't waste time on a feeling

Use your passion, no return

Hold me in your heart tonight

In the magic of the dark moonlight

Save me from this empty fight

In the game of life

Like a poem said by a lady in red

You hear the last few words of your life

With a haunting dance, now you're both in a trance

It's time to cast your spell on the night

"Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na

Abracadabra, morta-oo-ga-ga

Abracadabra, abra-oo-na-na"

In her tongue she said, "Death or love tonight"

Abracadabra, abracadabra

Feel the beat under your feet, the floor's on fire

Abracadabra, abracadabra

Phantom of the dance floor, come to me

Sing for me a sinful melody

Ah, ah, ah

"Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na

Abracadabra, morta-oo-ga-ga

Abracadabra, abra-oo-na-na"

In her tongue she said, "Death or love tonight"

About & Meaning

"Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga is a dark, mystical pop anthem from her project MAYHEM. The song weaves a narrative of supernatural romance and fatal attraction, using the metaphor of magic ("Abracadabra") to describe a spellbinding connection.

The Phantom and The Spell

The lyrics invoke vivid imagery of angels, devils, and a "lady in red" reciting poetry. This creates a theatrical, gothic atmosphere typical of Gaga's more dramatic work. The repeated chant "Death or love tonight" (translated from her stylized "Morta" and "Amor") suggests that this passion is dangerous and possibly final. The reference to the "Phantom of the dance floor" singing a "sinful melody" reinforces themes of obsession, haunting memories, and the blurred lines between pleasure and danger in "the game of life."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of 'Abracadabra' by Lady Gaga?

The song 'Abracadabra' explores themes of mystical seduction, the tension between life and death ('death or love tonight'), and the transformative power of the 'magic of the dark moonlight'. It metaphorically treats love as a spell that one cannot escape.

Who wrote Lady Gaga's Abracadabra?

The song credits Lady Gaga alongside Siouxsie Sioux and John McGeoch, indicating it likely samples or interpolates work from Siouxsie and the Banshees.

What album is Abracadabra on?

Abracadabra is a track from Lady Gaga's project titled 'MAYHEM'.

What are the key lyrics in the chorus of Abracadabra?

The chorus features the chant: "Abracadabra, abracadabra / Feel the beat under your feet, the floor's on fire".

Does Lady Gaga speak another language in Abracadabra?

The lyrics include pseudo-incantations like "Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na / Abracadabra, morta-oo-ga-ga", mixing English with stylized sounds evoking Latin roots for "love" (amor) and "death" (morta).

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