Lady Gaga Stop The Talking (aka What Is This ... May 2026

While the "Stop The Talking" phrase often stems from misidentified lyrics in "Telephone," it is sometimes incorrectly associated with Lady Gaga's extensive collection of unreleased demos from The Fame era, including songs like "Out of Control" and "Brooklyn Nights". For more, you can check out the full song history or unreleased tracks on Gagapedia.

Often confused with "What Is This Song" in early fan circles, "Stop The Talking" actually refers to the 2009 hit "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé, which originated from a Britney Spears demo for the album Circus . The track, famously about needing personal space and featuring a popular music video directed by Jonas Åkerlund, is a cornerstone of the The Fame Monster era. Lady Gaga Stop The Talking (aka What Is This ...