Lady Gaga: Abracadabra, meaning and official lyrics

Lady Gaga has become the talk of the world with her new song “Abracadabra”, which is why the Music Mundial team has decided to bring you the official English translation of the song. If you liked it, remember to share the meaning of Lady Gaga’s new song this 2025 with others.

First, let’s start with the video. Hit play and start singing along:

Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,

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

Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Feel the beat under your feet, the floor’s on firе
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,

Choose the road on the wеst side
As the dust flies, watch it burn
Don’t waste time on a feelin’
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

Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Feel the beat under your feet, the floor’s on firе
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,
Abra uhuh abracadaaaabra,

Phantom of the dance floor, come to me
Sing for me a sinful melody

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ahh
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ahhh
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah (Rah)

Abracadabra, amor-oo-na-na
Abracadabra, morta-oo-ga-ga
Abracadabra, abra-oo-na-na”
In her tongue she said, Death or love tonight

What does Abracadabra by Lady Gaga mean?

“Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga is a symbolic representation of the inner struggle we face when challenging our own fears and overcoming personal obstacles. Through a visual and lyrical narrative, the song explores the battle between light and darkness within oneself, where the “lady in red” acts as a manifestation of doubt and internal conflict. With dynamic staging and captivating choreography, Gaga conveys a message of resilience and determination, highlighting how the magic of self-confidence and personal growth can guide us through moments of uncertainty and lead us to success.

Analyzing some of the verses, we also find a clearer definition:

Pay the toll to the angels
Drawing circles in the sky: This refers to thanking your guardian angels and remembering that they are with you as you move forward in life.

Don’t lose sight of the road
When the devil looks again: Gaga urges listeners to stay focused on their future and aspirations, and not to be intimidated by forces that want to lead them astray.

Hold me in your heart
Under the spell of the dark moonlight
Save me from this empty struggle
In the game of life: The following lyrics express a desire for salvation and the connection between life’s uncertainty and the struggle to move forward. The element of danger or mystery is then added with “dark moonlight,” and how the idea of the “game of life” is something uncertain, where perhaps love is the only refuge one can have in it.

Who is the Lady in Red?

In an interview with Elle, Gaga explained:

The lady in red is everything that tests you. Your internal monologue. “Can you do it? Can you do it? Will you? Are you good enough? Can you handle it?” In many ways, the song is about dealing with that challenge you pose to yourself, and very often, the world around us can also reflect it. I wanted to explore the question: “What does it feel like to thrive rather than just survive all the time?”

“Abracadabra, love-ooh-na-na
Abra cada bra, morta-ooh-ga-ga
Abracadabra, abra-ooh-na-na”
In her language, she said: ‘Love or death today’: The magical words “amor” and “morta” come from Latin and mean “love” and “death,” respectively, which is also revealed in the last line. Additionally, “amor” is “roma” reversed, bringing us back to the “spells” of *Bad Romance*, so to speak.