How Bad Do U Want Me

"How Bad Do U Want Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga released on her eighth studio album Mayhem, through Interscope Records on March 7, 2025.

[1][2] Described as a synth-pop track, it was produced by Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut, with Michael Polansky contributing additional writing.

In an interview for Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, Lady Gaga admitted that she started to write "How Bad Do U Want Me" on her own in home, before being joined by her fiancé Michael Polansky.

Bryce Bordone worked as the assistant mixing engineer, and Marc VanGool served as the studio technician.

[5] Lady Gaga announced her eight studio album on January 27, 2025, by reveiling its title and cover art, setting its release date on March 7.

Journalists observed that the song was influenced by tracks from Taylor Swift ( pictured ).