Lady Gaga’s explosive new track “Mayhem” is dominating the charts, but fans are laser-focused on one burning question: Is that Taylor Swift secretly hiding in the song?
Listeners worldwide are dissecting the track’s final chorus (around 2:15) after a mysterious high-pitched vocal riff sent Swifties into a frenzy. The voice, layered beneath Gaga’s powerhouse vocals, sounds uncannily like Taylor’s iconic tone. Social media exploded overnight, with fans flooding TikTok and X (Twitter) with slowed-down clips, side-by-side comparisons, and theories.
“THAT’S TAYLOR’S VOICE 1000%—NO ONE ELSE HITS THOSE NOTES LIKE HER,” tweeted a user with a viral clip racking up 2M views. Others pointed out Gaga and Swift’s recent friendly interactions, including a surprise hangout in NYC last month. “They’re both queens of Easter eggs… this collab was planned,” argued a Reddit user.
Music producers are divided. Some claim it’s a “studio effect” or backup singer, while others admit the similarities are eerie. “Artists often layer hidden vocals for texture, but this feels intentional,” said producer @TrackMastersPod.
Neither Gaga’s team nor Swift’s reps have confirmed or denied the rumors, leaving fans in a whiplash of speculation. Could this be a stealth collaboration teasing a future project? Or just wishful thinking?
One thing’s clear: Until we get answers, Swifties and Little Monsters will keep hitting replay—and dissecting every note.