Lady Gaga’s Fiancé Convinced Her to Keep Fan-Favorite Track on New Album

The hyper-pop song 'How Bad Do U Want Me' almost didn’t make it onto Gaga’s latest album, Mayhem, until Michael Polansky stepped in.

Lady Gaga revealed on the Las Culturistas podcast that she nearly cut 'How Bad Do U Want Me' from her new album, Mayhem.
The song, co-written with her fiancé Michael Polansky, explores themes of self-perception and her lifelong struggle with being labeled as a 'bad girl.'
Gaga initially hesitated to include the track, fearing its hyper-pop style might receive mixed reactions, but Polansky convinced her fans would love it.
The song has since become a standout track on Mayhem, which Gaga describes as a genre-bending return to her darker pop roots.
Despite speculation, it was confirmed that Taylor Swift does not provide background vocals on the track, though Gaga has expressed admiration for Swift in past interviews.