"Mother Monster" Lady GaGa has taken to the stage in Auckland, New Zealand her response and spoke about the backlash from Madonna on her recent tour.

Earlier this month, the 53 year-old Madonna began her "MDNA" tour in Tel Aviv, Israel where she performed a mash-up of her song "Express Yourself" with Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." This seemingly fueled the tension between the two singers. Aside from Madonna, critics have also constantly compared the two songs.

"It sometimes makes people feel better about themselves to put other people down or make fun of them or maybe make mockery of their work. And that doesn't make me feel good at all. That just makes me feel like I'm not being a good human being" Lady GaGa said recently on stage.

In a video recorded at her Auckland show, the 26 year-old singer, is filmed giving a speech to the audience mid-way through one of her songs. "Can't I believe in being 'born this way'? Things are really different than they were 25 years ago, and that's what makes 'Born this Way' so relevant for me. We're socially in a different place and it is okay. We don't have to all slice and hate each other anymore," the singer concluded her speech by stating that things have changed over the years.

Speaking out about the criticism that she received since the two songs were compared, Lady GaGa has admitted that she has learned so much about negativity and people trying to tear her down.

However, despite the comments that she gave in her New Zealand tour, GaGa appears to be taking the high road.

"I don't even want to fight back because it's more important to me to keep writing music. Because that's really all I care about, is the music," Lady GaGa said.

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