Dark Horse
Katty Perry ft. Juicy J Lyrics


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I knew you were
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
Make me your one and only
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 swears by it but if you break her heart
She 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry featuring Juicy J is about a woman warning a man to choose wisely before he enters into a relationship with her. The lyrics suggest that the woman is capable of anything and everything and warns the man not to make her an enemy. However, if he chooses her, she promises to make him her one and only, comparing herself to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Yet, the woman warns him that once he is hers, there is no going back, as her love will make him levitate like a bird without a cage. However, if he chooses to walk away, the woman suggests that he should be sure before doing so, as he may never get her back.


The song features a couple of interesting lines, including "She eat your heart out like Jeffrey Dahmer", which references the infamous serial killer, and "She turn[ed] cold as a freezer", which is a play on Juicy J's previous hit song "Bandz A Make Her Dance", where he famously says "Turn up". The song's title, "Dark Horse," refers to an underdog, a competitor who is not expected to win but may surprise everyone by succeeding. The song's lyrics and music video also have references to ancient Egyptian mythology, such as the allusions to the god Ra and the goddess Cleopatra.


Line by Line Meaning

I knew you were
I was confident that you would come to me


You were gonna come to me
I expected you to come to me


And here you are
You have arrived as expected


But you better choose carefully
Be cautious in making your decision


'Cause I'm capable of anything
I am capable of doing anything


Of anything and everything
I am versatile and can handle any situation


Make me your Aphrodite
Treat me like the goddess of love and beauty


Make me your one and only
Choose me to be your only partner


But don't make me your enemy, your enemy, your enemy
Don't do anything to make me your opponent or rival


So you wanna play with magic
You want to engage in an exciting but risky behavior


Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
You should be aware of what you're getting into


Baby do you dare to do this
Are you brave enough to proceed with this?


'Cause I'm coming atcha like a dark horse
I am coming to you in an unexpected and powerful way


Are you ready for, ready for
Are you prepared for


A perfect storm, a perfect storm
A situation of great intensity and unpredictability


'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine
Once you commit to me


There's no going back
There is no way to undo what has been done


Mark my words
Remember what I say


This love will make you levitate
Our love will make you feel carefree and happy


Like a bird
Just like a bird flying in the sky


Like a bird without a cage
Without any restrictions or limitations


But down to earth
But you need to stay grounded


If you choose to walk away, don't walk away
If you decide to leave, don't regret it


It's in the palm of your hand now baby
The decision is solely yours to make now


It's a yes or no, no maybe
Either say yes or no, don't be indecisive


So just be sure before you give it up to me
Be absolutely certain before committing to me


Up to me, give it up to me
Entrust me with your love and affection


She's a beast
She is a powerful, dominant force


I call her Karma
I nickname her Karma due to her nature


She eat your heart out
She takes your heart and destroys you


Like Jeffrey Dahmer
Like the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer


Be careful
Be cautious


Try not to lead her on
Do not give her the wrong impression


Shawty's heart was on steroids
She loved intensely and intensely


'Cause her love was so strong
Because her feelings were so strong


You may fall in love
You may find yourself in love


When you meet her
Upon your first encounter with her


If you get the chance you better keep her
If you have the opportunity to have her, don't let her go


She swears by it but if you break her heart
She believes in love but if you hurt her


She turn cold as a freezer
She will become emotionally distant and cold


That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
The storybook ending with a hero coming to the rescue


She can be my Sleeping Beauty
She can be the one I am willing to rescue


I'm gon' put her in a coma
I will make her fall deeply in love with me


Woo! Damn I think I love her
Wow! I believe I am in love with her


Shawty so bad
She is so attractive and irresistible


I'm sprung and I don't care
I am hooked and I am not worried about it


She got me like a roller coaster
She has me experiencing ups and downs emotionally


Turn the bedroom into a fair
She is passionate and exciting in the bedroom


Her love is like a drug
Her affection is addicting


I was tryna hit it and quit it
I was attempting to have a one-night stand


But lil' mama so dope
But she is so amazing


I messed around and got addicted
I got caught up and can't get enough




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Jordan Houston, Sarah Hudson, Martin Max, Katy Perry, Henry Russell Walter

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Katy Perry: Dark Horse
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