So, here’s the latest scoop—Lady Gaga took to an international stage and decided to turn her concert into a TED Talk about immigration issues in America. Now, that’s not the usual pop star banter you’d expect between high notes and dance moves. It’s more like if your aunt at Thanksgiving started lecturing you on climate change right before serving the pumpkin pie. But instead of rolling our eyes and stuffing our mouths, we’re left pondering how a Grammy-winning artist went from “Just Dance” to “Just Leave Our Laws Alone.”

During her performance, Gaga decided it was the perfect time to express her heartache for families, children, and, you guessed it, illegal immigrants. She lamented about the “merciless targeting” by ICE, which—some might say—sounds quite poetic, but let’s dial it down, shall we? These folks aren’t unwitting victims in a tragic novel; they’re participants in a high-stakes game of “Who Wants to Stay in America but Didn’t Read the Fine Print.” I mean, there are definitely consequences when you decide to break the law, right? It’s one of those things people joke about until they find themselves stuck in a very real situation.

Now, don’t get it twisted—Gaga’s music is iconic (who doesn’t love belting out “Bad Romance” in the shower?), but her approach here shot wide of the mark like a novice archer at a county fair. There’s pain in her words, and while it’s admirable to care for those who are less fortunate, it does raise a few eyebrows when you overlook the citizens who also have stories to share. You know, the ones dealing with the fallout of crime and chaos that sometimes comes alongside illegal immigration? It’s almost as if people forget that laws were put in place for a reason.

And let’s not ignore the little detail that while she’s all about solidarity and love for those suffering, she seems to miss the memo on the people who suffer from crimes committed by those who are undocumented. Dedicated a song for them, maybe? How about a heartfelt ballad titled “Justice for Families Torn Apart by Crime”? But no, those folks don’t seem to fit the narrative she’s conjuring up on stage. It’s like she’s missing an entire section of the audience in her performance—maybe they were stuck outside because their “tickets” were invalid?

At the end of the day, we have to wonder if our pop culture icons should start sticking to what they know best—music, dance, and avoiding politics like it’s a stinky cheese platter. While it’s great to have compassion, the lack of balance in the discussion creates more division than understanding. Instead of solving problems, it feels like Gaga’s just throwing glitter over a mess, hoping nobody will notice it’s still a mess underneath.

So while the singer may be thinking she’s doing good, it’s crucial for all of us to remember that real mercy lies in supporting law and order, and making sure the folks who do play by the rules aren’t left in the dust. Who knows, maybe her next song could be a heartfelt apology—something like “Oops, I Did It Again”? Because she sure did.