Disease
[Intro]
(Ah)
(Ah)
The haunting sounds create a mysterious, almost clinical atmosphere, setting the tone for the song's exploration of healing and toxicity.
[Verse 1]
There are no more tears to cry
Suggests emotional exhaustion, where all pain has been expressed or numbed.
I heard you beggin' for life
Portrays a partner in distress, desperately seeking relief from inner turmoil.
Runnin' out of medicine
Implies that conventional remedies or coping mechanisms are no longer effective.
You're worse than you've ever been
Describes a state of severe decline, perhaps emotionally or mentally.
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ah-ah) Screamin' for me, baby
(Ah-ah) Like you're gonna die
Illustrates intense vulnerability, where the partner relies on her for comfort or survival.
(Ah-ah) Poison on the inside
I could be your antidote tonight
Refers to internalized pain or toxicity, while Gaga offers herself as a remedy or escape.
[Chorus]
I could play the doctor, I can cure your disease
Embraces a nurturing role, suggesting she has the power to heal emotional wounds.
If you were a sinner, I could make you believe
Hints at redemption or reformation, where she could inspire faith or change.
Lay you down like one, two, three
Eyes roll back in ecstasy
Combines healing with sensuality, portraying herself as both a comforting and exhilarating presence.
I can smell your sickness, I can cure ya (Cure)
Cure your disease
Depicts an intimate awareness of her partner's struggles, determined to heal them.
[Verse 2]
You're so tortured when you sleep
Describes a partner haunted even in dreams, revealing a deep-seated pain.
Plagued with all your memories
Suggests trauma or past events continue to trouble them, impacting their well-being.
You reach out, and no one's there
Highlights a sense of isolation or abandonment, possibly fueling the partner's suffering.
Like a god without a prayer
Depicts them as feeling powerful yet spiritually or emotionally lost, lacking comfort or guidance.
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ah-ah) Screamin' for me, baby
(Ah-ah) Like you're gonna die
(Ah-ah) Poison on the inside
I could be your antidote tonight
[Chorus]
I could play the doctor, I can cure your disease
If you were a sinner, I could make you believe
Lay you down like one, two, three
Eyes roll back in ecstasy
I can smell your sickness, I can cure ya (Cure)
Cure your disease
[Post-Chorus]
(Ah)
(Ah) Cure your disease
(Ah)
I can smell your sickness, I can cure ya
Reinforces her determination to heal and comfort, as if her presence is therapeutic.
[Chorus]
Bring me your desire, I can cure your disease
If you were a sinner, I could make you believe
Lay you down like one, two, three
Eyes roll back in ecstasy
I know all your secrets, I can cure ya, oh
Cure your disease
She presents herself as an all-knowing figure, understanding her partner’s deepest struggles, committed to their healing.
[Post-Chorus]
(Ah) Cure your disease
(Ah) Cure ya
(Ah)
I can smell your sickness, I can cure ya
I can cure your disease
(Ah) Cure your disease
(Ah) Cure your disease
(Ah) Ooh
(Ah) Ooh
The repeated “cure your disease” emphasizes her unwavering dedication to being her partner's salvation, blending both intimacy and intensity.
