Here’s an excerpt from NewNowNext:

I saw the music video more recently… What was your concept going in?

I absolutely wanted it to be a reflection of my lifestyle – but through a more pop lens. That’s sort of my whole idea: I really want to filter all of my ideas through a pop, commercial lens in order to reach more people – and kind of make a contribution, you know? And for this video, I wanted it to be a house party instead of just doing a typical night club video, which is I think what one might expect from hearing the song. So I wanted to give something that was a bit of a contrast and said something about me and included some of my iconic references – and was also just a really good video that kept it about the song.The world that I live in, it’s run by music and art and fashion, and this idea of The Fame - it’s something that comes from within. It’s not because you’re a celebrity or because the media is following you or you have the paparazzi on your coattails; it’s a self-proclaimed, inner-confidence and sense of self – and passion about something, no matter what it is. It doesn’t have to be music or fashion. It could be, you know … fishing.

I love how she describes her music and inspiration and how she wants the listener to take away that feeling. She wants to share it. That’s what music is all about. Being able to share sounds, beats and ideas that someone else has never heard before. Something unique. 

In response to a question about bridging the gap between urban music and dance she responds on About.com:

Lady Gaga: Oh, I actually wouldn’t consider myself a dance artist. I think I’m bridging the gap in a few different ways, and it’s mostly from a music conceptual standpoint, mixing the dance beats one second. Mixing retro dance beats with more urban melodies, and a certainly pop chorus. It’s really about, in a very methodic way, almost choosing exactly what pieces of what I want to have in the record, and then watching it cross over, with my fingers crossed.

Ugh. I love it. If you watch her perform you’ll totally understand she’s all about performance art and combining that with her music.

Lady GaGa Live

UPDATE: Blasted it in the car the whole way to work this morning. Too good.