: Some analyses compare the song's structure to Classical Sonata form , examining how its hooks (like the "Mum-mum-mum-mah" sampled from Boney M's "Ma Baker") function as motifs.

: Gaga has explicitly stated the song is an ode to bisexuality , describing the "poker face" as the mask she wore while being with a man but fantasizing about a woman.

: Academic sources like the Journal of American Culture use the song to discuss the "Rise and Rise of Lady Gaga" and her use of simulation and spectacle. DIY Mirror Paper Mask

Depending on whether you need to an academic paper or craft a literal mask, here are the best resources for "Poker Face": Academic & Analytical Topics

If you are looking for "paper" to build the iconic mask from the music video, you need (also called reflective cardstock).

: The song uses casino terminology (Texas Hold 'em, bluffing, Russian roulette) as a metaphor for the risks and "tells" in sexual power dynamics.

: Cut mirror paper into 1-inch squares and glue them onto a standard plastic mask base.

Lady Gaga discusses the true, personal meaning behind the 'poker face' metaphor in this interview: