How Bad Do U Want Me

"How Bad Do U Want Me" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga from her studio album Mayhem (2025). It was written and produced by Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut, with additional songwriting contributions from Michael Polansky. A synth-pop track, it has drawn comparisons to Yazoo and the pop-driven style of Taylor Swift. The lyrics explore the tension between Lady Gaga's public "bad girl" persona and her private self, examining desire, stereotypes, and the expectations placed on her image.

Several music critics praised "How Bad Do U Want Me" for its production, energy, and chorus, highlighting Gaga's distinctive style and playful charm, while others were more critical, viewing the track as derivative of Taylor Swift's pop sound and less original than her usual work. Commercially, it achieved minor chart placements in several countries following the release of Mayhem. Gaga performed the song live on multiple occasions, including her 2025 promotional concerts—where she walked along the runway in a Victorian-style outfit—and as the encore of The Mayhem Ball tour (2025–2026), during which the camera followed her as she returned from backstage in casual clothing after removing her makeup.