So this is a classic case of sleeping with one person while fantasizing about someone else, though with an intentionally bisexual twist. Therefore even while making love to the dude(s) in the song, she’s instead thinking about another lady she would rather be with than the guy. Song’s Core Messageīut the message that she is truly trying to put across is that she’s more interested in women. possessing a sexually-adventurous nature. She also obviously enjoys “rough… fun”, i.e. But in this case, Lady Gaga is not using a “poker face” against an adversary but rather a male romantic interest.Īnd within the context of the song, what the poker face represents is her deceiving him into thinking she’s really into him when she isn’t.Īnd yes, the singer does come off in the bridge as if she seduces guys for their money. putting on a face) in order to confuse and deceive their opponent. What it fundamentally alludes to is a player appearing one way or another (i.e.
In an attempt to get straight to the point, this is what appears to be going down in Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” song. It utilizes a motif based on the practice of gambling. And “poker face” is terminology derived from said practice, specifically games like poker and the such.
