Hot N'Cold
Katy Perry Lyrics


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You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you, PMS
Like a bitch
I would know

And you over think
Always speak
Cryptically

I should know
That you're no good for me

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don't really want to stay, no
(You) But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down

We used to be
Just like twins
So in sync
The same energy
Now's a dead battery
Used to laugh bout nothing
Now you're plain boring

I should know that
You're not gonna change

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don't really want to stay, no
(You) But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down

Someone call the doctor
Got a case of a love bi-polar
Stuck on a roller coaster
Can't get off this ride

You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don't really want to stay, no
(You) But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no




You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down, down.

Overall Meaning

"Hot 'n' Cold" is a song by Katy Perry that explores the complications of romantic relationships. The song depicts the confusion and uncertainty present in a relationship where one partner keeps changing their mind. Perry compares the partner's indecisiveness to a girl who changes her clothes often, and also points out that the partner is moody and unpredictable, like someone who suffers from PMS. They overthink and speak cryptically, and Perry realizes that he is not good for her.


Throughout the song, Perry expresses her confusion and frustration with being in a relationship with someone who is hot, then cold, as well as yes, then no. According to Perry, their relationship is in a constant state of flux that is difficult to keep up with. The verse "We used to be just like twins, so in sync, the same energy" reveals that Perry and her partner used to be close and share a strong connection, but now that has dwindled down, and there is no energy in the relationship. The chorus "You're up then you're down, you're wrong when it's right, It's black and it's white" highlights just how chaotic their relationship can be, and how difficult it is to maintain.


Line by Line Meaning

You change your mind
You have a tendency to change your opinion


Like a girl changes clothes
As often as a girl changes clothes


Yeah you, PMS
Your mood swings are like PMS


Like a bitch
You have mood swings like a female dog in heat


I would know
I've observed your behavior and know your personality


And you over think
You think too much


Always speak
You often talk in a cryptic manner


Cryptically
Using a code or language that is difficult to understand


I should know
I am aware


That you're no good for me
Despite being drawn to you, I know that our relationship isn't healthy


'Cause you're hot then you're cold
Your emotional state fluctuates unpredictably


You're yes then you're no
You frequently change your mind


You're in then you're out
You move in and out of relationships


You're up then you're down
Your moods fluctuate quickly


You're wrong when it's right
Your opinions may be the opposite of what is actually correct


It's black and it's white
You are unable to distinguish between shades of gray or compromise


We fight, we break up
Our relationship is characterized by arguments and separations


We kiss, we make up
We come together again after a period of separation


(You) You don't really want to stay, no
You don't want to commit to our relationship


(You) But you don't really want to go-o
You don't want to end our relationship


We used to be
We were once


Just like twins
We were very alike


So in sync
We were in tune with each other


The same energy
We had similar personalities and goals


Now's a dead battery
Our relationship lacks energy and passion


Used to laugh bout nothing
We enjoyed each other's company even when there wasn't anything in particular to laugh about


Now you're plain boring
You've become uninteresting


You're not gonna change
You won't change your behavior or attitude


Someone call the doctor
Our relationship is like an illness


Got a case of a love bi-polar
Our relationship is characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows


Stuck on a roller coaster
Our relationship feels like a never-ending cycle of ups and downs


Can't get off this ride
We are unable to end our relationship


You're up then you're down, down.
Your mood swings are intense and frequent




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATY PERRY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MAX MARTIN

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Lyrics:
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you P.M.S.
Like a bitch
I would know
And you over-think
Always speak cryptically
I should know
That you’re no good for me

(Chorus)
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight we break up
We kiss we make up

You, you don’t really wanna stay no
You, but you don’t really wanna go o
You’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down

We used to be
Just like twins
So in sync
The same energy
Now’s a dead battery
Used to laugh
About nothing
Now you’re plain boring
I should know
That you’re not gonna change

(Chorus)
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight we break up
We kiss we make up

Someone call the doctor
Got a case of love bipolar
Stuck on a roller coaster
And I can’t get off this ride…
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes

(Chorus)
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight we break up
We kiss we make up



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