Dark Horse At The Moon
Katy Perry Lyrics

Oh, new
The start of a new sound and style for Katy Perry.

Yeah, ya'll know what it is
Acknowledgment of the hit-making partnership between Katy Perry and Juicy J.

Katy Perry
Self-introduction of artist.

Juicy J
Self-introduction of feature artist.

Uh huh, let's rage!
Invitation to the audience to enjoy the song and let loose.

I knew you were
Referring to a pre-existing attraction between the singer and the person being addressed.

You were gonna come to me
The singer was confident that they would eventually cross paths.

And here you are
Acknowledgment of the present situation and person being addressed.

But you better choose carefully
A warning to the person being addressed to think seriously about their next moves and the potential consequences.

'Cause I, I'm capable of anything
The artist wants the person being addressed to know that they have no limits and are capable of anything they set their mind to.

Of anything and everything
Emphasis on the boundless nature of the singer's abilities.

Make me your Aphrodite
The artist desires to be worshipped and adored, like the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite.

Make me your one and only
The singer wishes to be the sole focus of the person being addressed's romantic attention.

But don't make me your enemy
A warning not to cross the singer, or risk being seen as an enemy.

your enemy, your enemy
Repetition for emphasis.

So you wanna play with magic?
Asking if the person being addressed is prepared to deal with the artist's extraordinary abilities.

Boy, you should know whatcha falling for
A cautionary statement to the person being addressed not to underestimate the power of the artist's magic.

Baby, do you dare to do this?
A challenge to the person being addressed to take the risk of pursuing a romantic relationship with the singer.

'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)
Implying that the singer is unconventional and unexpected, yet confident and powerful.

Are you ready for, ready for (hey)
Asking if the person being addressed is prepared for what the artist has to offer.

A perfect storm, a perfect storm? (hey, hey)
Comparing the potential relationship to a powerful, chaotic storm.

'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
Implying that once the person being addressed decides to pursue a relationship with the artist, they will be fully committed.

There's no going back
A warning that there is no turning back once the relationship is established.

Mark my words
An assertion that the artist's statement is true and should be taken seriously.

This love will make you levitate
Claiming that the love the singer can offer is so powerful that it will lift the person being addressed up emotionally and even physically.

Like a bird, like a bird without a cage
The analogy of being free, able to soar without restrictions.

But down to earth
The singer is still grounded in reality and understands that the person being addressed has a choice to make.

If you choose to walk away, don't walk away
Implying that the person being addressed should not make any hasty decisions and should really consider what they want.

It's in the palm of your hand now baby
The artist is giving the person being addressed complete control over the potential relationship.

It's a yes or no, no maybe
The singer wants a clear answer from the person being addressed, with no middle ground.

So just be sure before you give it up to me
The singer does not want the person being addressed to rush into a decision and regrets it later.

Up to me, give it up to me
Reiteration of wanting the person being addressed to give a decision on pursuing the potential relationship with the artist.

Uh, she's a beast
Katy Perry is now referring to herself in the third person and uses the term 'beast' as a reference to her energetic and powerful persona.

I call her Karma (come back)
Referencing the idea that what goes around, comes around. The artist is warning that if the person being addressed does not approach the situation with genuine intention, they will reap the consequences.

She eats your heart out like Jeffrey Dahmer (whoa!)
A reference to the notorious cannibal murderer, Jeffrey Dahmer. The singer is saying that Katy Perry is similar to Dahmer in that she will consume the person being addressed emotionally.

Be careful
A warning to the person being addressed that they should be cautious instigating any relationship with the artist.

Try not to lead her on (mm)
Warning the person being addressed not to lead Katy Perry on or involve her in any romantic games without genuine interest in a relationship.

Shawty's heart was on steroids
Katy Perry's heart is quickly and fiercely invested in a romantic relationship.

'Cause her love was so strong
An explanation of why Katy Perry invests so much of herself into love and relationships because of the strength of her love.

You may fall in love when you meet her (meet her)
The beauty of Katy Perry may captivate and move those who encounter her.

If you get the chance you better keep her (keep her)
A person who is so rare and genuine like Katy Perry should be kept and cherished if the chance arises.

She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
Katy Perry is charming and lovely but do not cross her, or you'll regret it.

She'll turn cold as a freezer (freezer)
Referencing how Katy Perry can become coldhearted and unwilling to compromise after being hurt or betrayed.

That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
Referencing the typical happy ending in fairy tales with a brave knight and a beautiful princess.

She can be my Sleeping Beauty
Referencing Sleeping Beauty and the prince who wakes her with a kiss. This is suggesting that a romantic relationship with Katy Perry could be wonderful and idyllic.

I'm gon' put her in a coma (whoa!)
The artist is referring to his ability to sweetly knock Katy Perry's heart out with his words and charm.

Damn, I think I love her
The confirmation of the singer's love for Katy Perry.

Shawty so bad, I'm sprung and I don't care
Katy Perry is terrific and irresistible, and the artist is happy to invest himself in a relationship with her.

She got me like a roller coaster
Katy Perry is unpredictable in her actions and emotions, which fuels the singer's excitement.

Turn the bedroom into a fair (a fair)
The energy and excitement in the bedroom were multifaceted and enjoyable like a funfair.

Her love is like a drug
The feelings and sensations of Katy Perry's love are thrilling and exhilarating like a drug.

I was tryna hit it and quit it
The artist was originally intending to have a casual relationship with Katy Perry.

But lil' mama so dope
Katy Perry is so amazing, the artist quickly became addicted to her.

I messed around and got addicted
The singer has lost control over his feelings and is fully committed to a romantic relationship with Katy Perry.

'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)
Katy Perry is entering the scene with strength and speed, like a dark horse.

Are you ready for, ready for (hey)
Asking if the person being addressed is ready for an exciting and reckless relationship with Katy Perry.

A perfect storm, a perfect storm? (hey, hey)
Comparing the potential relationship to a perfect, powerful storm.

'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (oh)
Once the person being addressed decides to pursue a relationship with Katy Perry, they are wholly committed.

There's no going back
A warning that once the relationship is established, there is no turning back.