Perry thanked Clarkson for recording the song adding that she was "excited" about the single release, hoping that Clarkson would perform the song live. "Long Shot", another track from (A) Katy Perry, was also given to Kelly Clarkson.
Hook Up
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Put the bottle down
You've got
Too much talent
I see you
Through those
Bloodshot eyes
You've found it
Slow motion
Sparks you caught that chill
Now don't deny it
But boys will be boys
Oh, yes they will
They don't want
To define it
Just give up the game
And get into me
If you're looking
For thrills
Then get cold feet
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I go slow
If you want me
I don't come cheap
Keep your thing
In your pants
And your heart
On your sleeve
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I fall deep
'Cause the more you try
The harder I'll fight
To say good night
I can't cook, no
But i can clean
Up the mess you left
I lay your head down
And feel the beat
As i kiss
Your forehead
This may not
Last but this is now
So love the one
You're with
You wanna chase
But you're chasing
Your tail
Quick fix
Won't ever
Get you well
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I go slow
So if you want me
I don't come cheap
Keep your thing
In your pants
And your heart
On your sleeve
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I fall deep
Cause the more
You try
The harder
I'll fight
To say goodnight
Cause i feel
The distance
Between us
Could be over
With a snap
Of your fingers
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I go slow
So if you want me
I don't come cheap
Keep your thing
In your pants
And your heart
On your sleeve
Oh, no
I do not
Hook up, up
I fall deep
Cause the more
You try
The harder
I'll fight
To say goodnight
Oh, sweetheart
Put the bottle down
Cause i don't wanna
Miss out
The lyrics to Katy Perry's song Hook Up are about a guy who is trying to "hook up" with Perry, but she doesn't want to rush into anything. She tells him to slow down and put the bottle down. Perry goes on to explain that she sees him through his bloodshot eyes and she knows there is a cure for him. She encourages him to give up the game of trying to hook up with her and just be with her if he wants thrills. Perry makes it clear that she doesn't come cheap and he needs to keep his thing in his pants and his heart on his sleeve if he wants her. Perry then tells him she can't cook, but she can clean up the mess he left. She tells him that this may not last, but to love the one he's with. Perry doesn't want to hook up with this guy because she knows it won't lead to anything lasting.
The lyrics to Hook Up convey the idea of someone who wants to take their time and have something meaningful instead of diving into something physical. Perry is trying to tell the guy that she wants something that will last, not something that will be over quickly. She understands his intentions but wants to be respected and treated as a person instead of an object.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, sweetheart
Addressing a person in a loving way
Put the bottle down
Stop drinking and try to observe things clearly
You've got Too much talent
You have so much potential hidden within you
I see you Through those Bloodshot eyes
I can understand your underlying problems
There's a cure You've found it
You know the solution but not ready to accept it
Slow motion Sparks you caught that chill
You are feeling the electricity but want to take things slowly
Now don't deny it
Don't reject your true feelings
But boys will be boys Oh, yes they will
Men will act as they usually do without any definition
They don't want To define it
Men don't want to put a label on a relationship
Just give up the game And get into me
Stop playing around and get involved with me
If you're looking For thrills Then get cold feet
If you want excitement, be prepared to face consequences
Oh, no I do not Hook up, up
I am not interested in a casual relationship
I go slow If you want me I don't come cheap
I want a serious relationship and not willing to be treated cheaply
Keep your thing In your pants And your heart On your sleeve
Don't rush into sex and be honest about your feelings
I fall deep Cause the more you try The harder I'll fight To say goodnight
I get emotionally attached and find it difficult to let go
I can't cook, no But i can clean Up the mess you left
I am not good at cooking but ready to fix things in the relationship
I lay your head down And feel the beat As i kiss Your forehead
I offer comfort and intimacy in the relationship
This may not Last but this is now So love the one You're with
We can enjoy the present moment and appreciate each other
You wanna chase But you're chasing Your tail
You are going after something that is not going to satisfy you
Quick fix Won't ever Get you well
Don't try to take shortcuts as it won't lead to a fulfilling relationship
Cause i feel The distance Between us Could be over With a snap Of your fingers Oh, oh, oh, yeah
I sense that the gap between us can be closed easily with a little effort
Cause the more You try The harder I'll fight To say goodnight
I will struggle to end the relationship if you try to make it work
Oh, no I do not Hook up, up
I am not interested in a casual relationship
I go slow If you want me I don't come cheap
I am looking for a serious relationship and value my worth
Keep your thing In your pants And your heart On your sleeve
Don't rush into sex and be sincere about your feelings
I fall deep Cause the more You try The harder I'll fight To say goodnight
I tend to develop strong feelings and will resist ending the relationship
Oh, sweetheart Put the bottle down Cause i don't wanna Miss out
Please don't drink and ruin our chance to be together
Contributed by Sophia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kyle3554
I prefer this version. Katy's voice fits the rock genre so much.
@RhapsodyHC
This version sounds more genuine, but I’m glad Katy gave it away to Kelly because Katy’s career would be so different if she kept making pop rock.
@lessismore8533
Even if this song didn’t exist she still had other songs like “my life would suck without you” that was more pop. Katy helped but either way Kelly would’ve moved forward
@sphinxkat
Oh sweetheart put the bottle down, you've got too much talent...yes she does and this punk pop rock sound suited her so well🎸👄
@MaCB-jp4vt
UBIERA SIDO UN EXITO
@niccvier
The soundtrack to the best year of my life
@barbarapig6548
I just love this version
@lauriesmith4575
Both are good, but I love Kelly's version. I think both have their strengths as well as their weaknesses
@adammaguile5513
good they gave it to kelly.
@daniellekramer93
I prefer this one over Kelly. I listen to this one more.