"Dark Horse" combines the genres of trap and hip hop, creating what has been described as a "Southern rap-techno mashup". The track features a minimal production, with a "seductive" and "mature" tone to Perry's vocals, while Juicy J is featured on the song's intro and rapped-bridge. Perry, in interviews, said she wanted the song to have a "witchy, spell-y kind of black magic-y idea", so she wrote it from the perspective of a witch warning a man not to fall in love with her because if he does, she will be his last.
The music video was released on February 20, 2014, and features her as an Egyptian queen who transforms suitors into sand by disintegrating them.
Dark Horse
Juicy J/Katy Perry Lyrics
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You were gonna come to me
And here you are
But you better choose carefully
'Cause I’m capable of anything
Of anything and everything
Make me your Aphrodite
But don’t make me your enemy, your enemy, your enemy
So you wanna play with magic
Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
Baby do you dare to do this
'Cause I’m coming atcha like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, a perfect storm
'Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine
There’s no going back
Mark my words
This love will make you levitate
Like a bird
Like a bird without a cage
But down to earth
If you choose to walk away, don’t walk away
It’s in the palm of your hand now baby
It’s a yes or no, no maybe
So just be sure before you give it up to me
Up to me, give it up to me
So you wanna play with magic
Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
Baby do you dare to do this
'Cause I’m coming atcha like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, a perfect storm
'Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine
There’s no going back
She’s a beast
I call her Karma
She eat your heart out
Like Jeffrey Dahmer
Be careful
Try not to lead her on
Shawty’s heart was on steroids
'Cause her love was so strong
You may fall in love
When you meet her
If you get the chance you better keep her
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
She'll turn cold as a freezer
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
She can be my Sleeping Beauty
I’m gon’ put her in a coma
Woo! Damn I think I love her
Shawty so bad
I’m sprung and I don’t care
She got me like a roller coaster
Turn the bedroom into a fair
Her love is like a drug
I was tryna hit it and quit it
But lil’ mama so dope
I messed around and got addicted
So you wanna play with magic
Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
Baby do you dare to do this
'Cause I’m coming atcha like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, a perfect storm
'Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine
There’s no going back
The song “Dark Horse” by Juicy J and Katy Perry is a combination of rap and pop genres. The lyrics portray Katy Perry as a powerful and confident woman who warns a potential lover to be careful with his choice. She asserts that she is capable of anything and everything, and that she can be his Aphrodite and one and only, but he should not make her his enemy. Perry challenges the potential lover to play with magic, but warns him of the consequences of falling for her, as she is a dark horse. The lyrics suggest that once he is hers, he cannot go back, as her love will make him levitate and feel like a bird without a cage. Perry says that if he chooses to walk away, he should make sure before giving up to her.
Juicy J's rap verse in the song describes Perry as "Karma" who will "eat your heart out like Jeffrey Dahmer." He warns the potential lover to be careful and not to lead her on, as her love is strong and can turn cold as a freezer. Juicy J admits that he is addicted to Perry and loves her, describing her as a rollercoaster and his drug. He says that he messed around and got addicted to her because she is so dope.
Overall, the song “Dark Horse” represents the confidence and power of women in relationships, and the potential consequences of underestimating them. The lyrics warn against leading someone on and taking their love for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew you were
I had a feeling you would come to me
You were gonna come to me
I sensed that you were going to approach me
And here you are
You are now in my presence
But you better choose carefully
You must be cautious in your decision
'Cause I’m capable of anything
I have the power to do anything
Of anything and everything
There are no limits to what I can do
Make me your Aphrodite
Treat me like the goddess of love
Make me your one and only
Be committed to me and only me
But don’t make me your enemy, your enemy, your enemy
Do not turn against me, or it will not end well for you
So you wanna play with magic
You desire to experience something extraordinary
Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
You must be aware of what you are getting into
Baby do you dare to do this
Do you have the courage to face this challenge?
'Cause I’m coming atcha like a dark horse
I am approaching you like an unexpected danger
Are you ready for, ready for
Are you prepared for
A perfect storm, a perfect storm
A situation that is certain to have a huge impact
'Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine
Once you belong to me
There’s no going back
You cannot change what has already happened
Mark my words
Listen carefully to what I am saying
This love will make you levitate
You will feel like you are floating on air when you are in love with me
Like a bird
Just like a bird that can fly freely
Like a bird without a cage
Like a bird that does not need to be confined
But down to earth
But remember to stay grounded
If you choose to walk away, don’t walk away
If you decide to leave, make sure it is what you really want
It’s in the palm of your hand now baby
You have the power to decide what happens next
It’s a yes or no, no maybe
You must choose between two clear options
So just be sure before you give it up to me
Think hard before you surrender yourself to me
She’s a beast
She is fierce and strong
I call her Karma
She is like the law of cause and effect
She eat your heart out
She will consume your emotions completely
Like Jeffrey Dahmer
Just like the infamous serial killer
Be careful
You must be cautious
Try not to lead her on
Do not give her the wrong impression
Shawty’s heart was on steroids
Her love was incredibly intense
'Cause her love was so strong
Because she was so deeply in love with you
You may fall in love
You might end up falling in love with her
When you meet her
Once you get to know her
If you get the chance you better keep her
If you are fortunate enough to be with her, hold on to her tightly
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
She may seem friendly and easygoing, but if you hurt her, things will turn ugly
She'll turn cold as a freezer
She will become distant and unapproachable
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
The classic storybook conclusion of finding true love with a perfect partner
She can be my Sleeping Beauty
She is like the legendary princess who was waiting for her true love's kiss
I’m gon’ put her in a coma
I will give her such a pleasurable experience that she will temporarily lose consciousness
Woo! Damn I think I love her
Wow! I believe I am completely in love with her
Shawty so bad
She is so attractive
I’m sprung and I don’t care
I am deeply infatuated with her and I do not mind
She got me like a roller coaster
She is causing intense emotional ups and downs in me
Turn the bedroom into a fair
Our lovemaking is like a thrilling amusement park ride
Her love is like a drug
Her affection is so addicting
I was tryna hit it and quit it
Initially, I just wanted a one night stand
But lil’ mama so dope
But she is so amazing
I messed around and got addicted
I let my guard down and now I am hooked on her
There’s no going back
Once you have me, there is no turning away
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Jordan Houston, Sarah Hudson, Martin Max, Katy Perry, Henry Russell Walter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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