It was also commercially successful, reaching top-ten positions in the music charts of Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States and topping the charts in the Czech Republic, Germany and Scotland. 'Paparazzi' was critically acclaimed for its 'fun-filled' and club-friendly nature. ' LoveGame' initially had been planned as the third single release in the UK, but when its lyrics and music video were deemed potentially controversial, it was decided that 'Paparazzi' would be released instead. The music video was released on May 29, 2009, and on J'Paparazzi' was released digitally in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and physically in Australia on July 10. Musically, it is an uptempo techno-pop and dance-pop ballad whose lyrics describe a stalker following somebody to grab attention and fame. The song portrays Gaga's struggles in her quest for fame, as well as balancing success and love. Gaga wrote and produced the song with Rob Fusari.
It was released as the album's fifth and final single by Interscope Records. ' Paparazzi' is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her debut studio album, The Fame (2008).