Every Cultural Reference In Lady Gaga’s “G.U.Y.” Video Explained

She’s an enigma wrapped up in an enigma wrapped up in ancient mythology and Lisa Vanderpump.

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On March 22, Lady Gaga finally released her second music video from ARTPOP. (A video for the album's controversial second single, "Do What U Want" featuring R. Kelly, was planned with director Terry Richardson, but delayed and eventually shelved.)

Directed by Mother Monster herself, the "G.U.Y." video clocks in at 11 minutes and 46 seconds, and features snippets of "ARTPOP" and "Venus" before diving into the main event. (Four minutes are credits at the end of the video, set to "Manicure.")

Once again, Gaga has filled a video to the brim with references to Greek mythology and pop culture, all woven into the bigger picture of her personal narrative. (She's called "pop culture acid.") The result is stunning and set at the beautiful Hearst Castle in San Simean, Calif.

We're here to help you make sense of it all. Let's go!

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