In the newly-released visuals, Gaga confronts different versions of herself — some more spooky than others — as she attempts to regain control of her deepest fears personified. Ahead of the music video’s worldwide release, Gaga posted a statement to her Instagram stories about the song’s meaning.

Sharing her inspiration for the track on her Instagram Stories earlier today, Gaga shared that “Disease” is a song about grappling with your own demons and illnesses. “I think a lot about the relationship I have with my own inner demons.