Perry penned the song with the producer Greg Kurstin (Kelly Clarkson, Pink) and the Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler, who who has also co-written hits for David Guetta ("Titanium") and Flo Rida ("Wild Ones"). The Santa Barbara songstress said during the album's listening party that working on the track allowed her to dump pent-up emotions and gets things off her chest.
Double Rainbow
Katy Perry Lyrics
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A one of a kind
That you only find once in a lifetime
Made to fit like a fingerprint
A code that clicks open a gold mine
They say one man's trash is another man's treasure
When I found you, it was all pretty better
Secretly, I hit the lottery 'cause you're
Brighter than all of the Northern the Lights
You speak to me, even in my dreams, wouldn't
Let you go for even the highest price
They say one man's trash is another girl's treasure
So if it's up to me, I'm gonna keep you forever
'Cause I understand you,
We see eye to eye
Like a double rainbow
In the sky
And wherever you go
So will I
'Cause a double rainbow
Is hard to find
Was a phenomenon when you came along, yeah
Chemistry was more than science
It was deafening, loud like
lightning, it was striking, you couldn't deny it
They say one man's trash is another man's treasure
The two of us together, make everything glitter
'Cause I understand you,
We see eye to eye
Like a double rainbow
In the sky
And wherever you go
So will I
'Cause a double rainbow
Is hard to find
To the bottom of the sea, I'd go to find you
Climb the highest peak to be right beside you
Every step I take, I'm keeping you in mind
(Ooh ooh ooh)
'Cause I understand you,
We see eye to eye
Like a double rainbow
In the sky
And wherever you go (I go up for you)
So will I
'Cause a double rainbow
Is hard to find
It's hard to find
Oh it's hard to find
Once in a lifetime ah
Once in a lifetime
Once in a lifetime
The lyrics in Katy Perry's song Double Rainbow are a testament to finding that special someone who is truly one-of-a-kind. Katy compares this person to a fingerprint, a unique code that clicks open a gold mine, and a double rainbow in the sky. She acknowledges that it's hard to find someone who understands us and sees eye to eye with us but once we do, we should hold on tight to that person. The lyrics also reference the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure," but in this case, Katy found her treasure in this person, who makes everything glitter and speaks to her even in her dreams.
The chemistry between Katy and this person is described as more than science, it was deafening and loud like lightning, and the two of them together create a phenomenon that is hard to find. Katy makes it clear that she would go to the bottom of the sea or climb the highest peak to be right beside this person because they are truly one-of-a-kind and a once in a lifetime find.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a one of a one
You're unique and one of a kind
A one of a kind
Unique and special
That you only find once in a lifetime
A rare find that happens only once in a lifetime
Made to fit like a fingerprint
Perfectly suited for each other, like a fingerprint match
A code that clicks open a gold mine
Like a code that unlocks a treasure, our connection is valuable
They say one man's trash is another man's treasure
People have different opinions and values
When I found you, it was all pretty better
My life became more beautiful when I found you
Secretly, I hit the lottery 'cause you're
I feel incredibly lucky to have you
Brighter than all of the Northern the Lights
Your radiance shines brighter than any natural wonders
You speak to me, even in my dreams, wouldn't
You have a profound impact on me, even in my dreams
Let you go for even the highest price
I would never let go of you, no matter what the cost
They say one man's trash is another girl's treasure
Everyone has different preferences
So if it's up to me, I'm gonna keep you forever
I want to be with you forever
'Cause I understand you,
I know you very well
We see eye to eye
We agree on many things
Like a double rainbow
Our connection is rare and beautiful
In the sky
A metaphorical representation of the universe around us
And wherever you go
I'll follow you anywhere
So will I
I'll be with you every step of the way
'Cause a double rainbow
Our love is unique and rare
Is hard to find
A once in a lifetime experience
Was a phenomenon when you came along, yeah
Life changed dramatically when you entered
Chemistry was more than science
Our connection goes beyond scientific explanations
It was deafening, loud like
Our love is strong and vivid
lightning, it was striking, you couldn't deny it
Our love is impossible to ignore
The two of us together, make everything glitter
Our connection makes everything shine
To the bottom of the sea, I'd go to find you
I'll do anything and go anywhere to be with you
Climb the highest peak to be right beside you
I'll climb mountains to be with you
Every step I take, I'm keeping you in mind
I always think of you, no matter where I am
It's hard to find
A rare and valuable experience
Once in a lifetime ah
A once-in-a-lifetime experience
Once in a lifetime
A unique and rare occurrence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATY PERRY, SIA KATE FURLER, GREG KURSTIN
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