Over a "stomp-stomp-clap" beat similar to Queen's "We Will Rock You" (1977), "E.T." is an electronic ballad that tells of "falling in love with a foreigner". Extraterrestrial metaphors are used throughout, and West continues these metaphors in his two verses, making heavy use of Auto-Tune at times. The song peaked at number one in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Poland as well as within the top five in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top twenty in ten other European countries.
Background
The decision to write "E.T." came after its beat was accidentally played in the recording studio—it was originally intended for American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. Admiring its acoustics, Perry chose to work with the track, wishing to write a "futuristic, alienistic song". Following up to the release of Teenage Dream, "E.T." was released as the third and final promotional single on August 17, 2010. In December 2010, Perry asked fans for their opinion on Teenage Dream's next single, through the social networking site Twitter. Speculation arose that "Peacock" would be its next single, but "E.T." was eventually announced as the record's fourth single through her Facebook page. The announcement was accompanied by the single's artwork, which features Perry with cat eye make-up, bangs, and a sequined top. The single version features vocals from American rapper Kanye West and was released on February 16, 2011.
Personnel
* Ammo – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Megan Dennis – production coordination
* Serban Ghenea – mixing
* Jon Hanes – mix engineer
* Sam Holland – engineer
* Dr. Luke – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Max Martin – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Katy Perry – composer, vocals
* Irene Richter – production coordination
* Tim Roberts – assistant mix engineer
* Vanessa Silberman – production coordination
* Emily Wright – engineer
Credits adapted from Teenage Dream album liner notes.
E.T.
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Could you be the devil, could you be an angel
Your touch magnetizing
Feels like I'm floating, leaves my body glowing
They say be afraid
You're not like the others, futuristic lovers
Different DNA, they don't understand you
You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
Infect me with your love and fill me with your poison
Take me, t-t-take me
Wanna be a victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
Its supernatural, extraterrestrial
You're so supersonic
Wanna feel your powers, stun me with your lasers
Your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic
You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
Take me, t-t-take me
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
Its supernatural, extraterrestrial
There is this transcendental, on another level
Boy, you're my lucky star
I wanna walk on your wave length
And be there when you vibrate
For you I risk it all, all
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
Infect me with your love and fill me with your poison
Take me, t-t-take me
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial, extraterrestrial
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
Its supernatural, extraterrestrial
In this song, Katy Perry sings about being drawn to someone who she is not quite sure about. The lyrics suggest that this person is otherworldly, possibly an alien. Katy is mesmerized by his touch, which she compares to being hypnotized or under the spell of something supernatural. The seductive pull of this person makes her willing to risk everything to be near him, even if that means being abducted.
The lyrics also explore the theme of not fitting in, of feeling like an outsider. The person Katy is singing about is not like everyone else, and she believes that they have "different DNA." This could be interpreted as two people coming from different backgrounds, or it could be a metaphor for how love can be mysterious and unpredictable, like a force that draws people together who may have little in common.
Overall, the song is about the allure of the unknown and the irresistible draw of attraction, even when it comes from something or someone that seems strange or unfamiliar.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so hypnotizing
You have an entrancing and captivating effect on me
Could you be the devil, could you be an angel
Your duality and enigmatic personality leave me wondering about your true nature
Your touch magnetizing
Your touch has a powerful and irresistible attraction
Feels like I'm floating, leaves my body glowing
Your touch elevates me to a transcendent state and leaves me with a warm, radiant feeling
They say be afraid
Others who observe our connection warn me to fear it
You're not like the others, futuristic lovers
Our relationship is unique and different from all other romantic connections
Different DNA, they don't understand you
Your genetic makeup and qualities are distinct and those around me cannot comprehend them
You're from a whole other world
You come from an entirely different realm or lifestyle
A different dimension
You exist in another plane or level of reality
You open my eyes
Your presence reveals aspects of life and perspectives I had not previously considered
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
I am prepared to follow you and explore the new possibilities you introduce me to
Kiss me, k-k-kiss me
I desire your kiss and your affection
Infect me with your love and fill me with your poison
I want to be deeply affected by your affection, even if it has a negative consequence
Take me, t-t-take me
I want to go with you anywhere and everywhere
Wanna be a victim, ready for abduction
I am willing to submit to your will and be taken by you, whatever that may entail
You're from a whole other world
You are truly unlike anyone I have ever encountered before
Its supernatural, extraterrestrial
Our connection is otherworldly and beyond the natural realm
You're so supersonic
Your abilities and powers are beyond human comprehension
Wanna feel your powers, stun me with your lasers
I desire to experience your abilities firsthand, even if they may hurt me
Your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic
Your kiss is otherworldly and your every action seems miraculous or inexplicable
There is this transcendental, on another level
Our connection is spiritual and surpasses any mundane or earthly bond
Boy, you're my lucky star
You are the source of my good fortune or my destiny
I wanna walk on your wave length
I want to be in tune with you and have a deep, unspoken understanding
And be there when you vibrate
I want to be present and in tune with your emotional, spiritual, or physical vibrations
For you I risk it all, all
I am willing to put everything on the line for you
Extraterrestrial
Our connection is not of this world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Emanuel Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Katy Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michellebarriga
Katy’s songs were a part of our childhood
- California Gurls
- Hot n Cold
- Part of Me
- Fireworks
- The One that Got Away
- Wide Awake
- Roar
- Unconditionally
- Teenage Dream
- Last Friday Night
- Dark Horse
- ET
- I Kissed a Girl
- Waking Up In Vegas
@efcovet2843
You're so hypnotizing
Could you be the devil?
Could you be an angel?
Your touch, magnetizing
Feels like I am floating
Leaves my body glowing
They say, be afraid
You're not like the others
Futuristic lover
Different DNA
They don't understand you
You're from a whole 'nother world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light
Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your lovin'
Fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch, so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
You're so supersonic
Wanna feel your powers
Stun me with your laser
Your kiss is cosmic
Every move is magic
You're from a whole 'nother world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light
Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your lovin'
Fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch, so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
This is transcendental
On another level
Boy, you're my lucky star
I wanna walk on your wavelength
And be there when you vibrate
For you, I'll risk it all, all
Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your lovin'
Fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch, so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch, so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
@exirence2961
This girl been an egyptian, alien, a lost girl, a princess, a literal meal, a soldier, a firework, a candy, a clown, what else could you ask for-
@boooper.dooper
a burger as well.
@niya9140
A life 😭
@shubhonitasharma4433
Soon to be a mommy 😊
@lujan1574
Now she is a Mom!!!
@maplecoffee2826
I don’t know this girl has been everything possible
@Elder_galeano
I remember when Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Kesha, Britney Spears,Miley Cyrus,Adele gave us beautiful songs so 2011 beautiful moments so much NOSTALGIA
@kita3638
i miss those days
@AI-ch3if
Grow up and get over it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxI4TVN-YY
@wolfman3486
even i remember whats youve said and i am agreed with your comment