Monsters Never Die (Interlude)

The Monsters Never Die is spoken-word interlude by Lady Gaga. It debuted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11, 2025, and later used in The Art of Personal Chaos concerts series and The Mayhem Ball.

In the Interlude, Gaga and the Mistress of Mayhem engage in a poignant dialogue, following their intense, show-long duel. This exchange marks a turning point, reminiscent of shadow work, where one integrates their destructive and unconscious parts to achieve wholeness. As they converse, Gaga embraces the aspects of herself she has long battled, recognizing that the Mistress of Mayhem is not her enemy but an intrinsic part of her being. By accepting this, they merge into a single entity, acknowledging their shared identity as Monsters and declaring that "Monsters Never Die." This union harnesses the chaos within Gaga’s heart, bringing peace and acceptance to every facet of her being.

Transcript

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Gaga: Who are you? Mistress: Do you know who you are? Gaga: I don't know who I am. Mistress: Who am I? Gaga: I am Me. Mistress: No, you are not. Gaga: I am strong. Mistress: You are weak. Gaga: I am everything. Mistress: You are nothing. Gaga: What difference does it make?! World loves me. Mistress: The world hates you! Gaga: They see me. Mistress: They don't understand you. Gaga: I'm a Monster. Mistress: Yes, you are a Monster. both: We are Monsters! both: And Monsters... never... die!

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Interludes and backdrops
Musical interludes	"Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary" "My Egyptian Lover" "Phantom"
As Opening act	"Haus (intro)" "Pop Ate My Heart" "Haircutting"
The Fame Ball Tour	"The Heart" "The Brain" "The Face" — Crevettes Films
The Monster Ball Tour	"Jumping" "Puke" "Raven" "Tank Girl" "Twister" "Antler" "Monster" "Apocalyptic" "Tattoo" "Poker Face" "Toilet" "Fan" "Judas" "Bloody Space"
Joanne World Tour	"Car" "Rhino" "Backstage" "Trapped" "Drippy Face"
The Chromatica Ball	"Intro" "Operation" "Flowers" "Psychedelic" "Tamara" "Sonnet"
The Mayhem Ball	"Manifesto of Mayhem (intro)" "Off With Her Head/Ballroom" "Wake Her Up/Dance or Die" "Monsters Never Die"

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