The single reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Perry's second consecutive top three single, after her previous worldwide hit "I Kissed a Girl". The single has also become Perry's second top five single in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, and topped the charts in Finland, Germany, Canada, Norway, Spain and Denmark, and has topped the charts in 15 countries. "Hot n Cold" was nominated for the Grammy Award fo Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards but lost to Beyoncé's Halo.
As of September 2011, "Hot n Cold" has sold over five million digital downloads. Perry sang the song in Simlish for the soundtrack of Sims 2: Apartment Life. In 2010, Perry performed a version of the song with Elmo intended for the children's television show Sesame Street (to teach children about opposites) which was released on websites such as YouTube. However, the producers of Sesame Street decided not to air the segment on the show after receiving complaints that Perry's revealing wardrobe was not appropriate for children. Perry alluded to the controversy later that week on Saturday Night Live by wearing a low cut Elmo t-shirt with a short skirt.
Background
"Hot n Cold" was confirmed as the second single from One of the Boys by Perry in an interview with Radio 1 saying that the song would in fact be the follow-up single to her number one hit "I Kissed a Girl" in the United Kingdom and Australia. The song went for ads on the North American radios on September 9 and remained the song with one of the biggest bullets of the entire mediabase for weeks. There are currently four radio edits: in one, "bitch" is replaced with the word "chick", ("You PMS (pronounced like 'be a mess'), like a girl, I would know"); in the second, mostly used on radio program Open House Party, this version uses "girl" instead of "bitch" or "chick" (in a version once played on Ryan Seacrest's American Top 40 radio show, the lyrics are "You PMS, I would know"); in another edit, the lyrics first line of the song was repeated after the line was sung in full ("You change your mind, like a girl, I would know"), this edit can be heard in theme parks; finally, the radio edit that is used on UK music channels cuts out the word altogether. A remixed version of the track has also been released for play in the iPhone OS game Tap Tap Revenge. The song was nominated for the 52nd Grammy Awards in the category of Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, but lost for Beyoncé's "Halo" and was chosen as the theme song for Channel Ten's new show MasterChef Australia in 2009. Perry said in an interview with Open House Party that the song was about ex-boyfriend Travie McCoy in the early stages of their relationship.
Covers
Woe, Is Me version
Atlanta-based rock band, Woe, Is Me covered the track for the compilation album Punk Goes Pop 3, which was released on November 2, 2010. The song was leaked on October 6, 2010, and was officially released for digital download on October 21, 2010.
Other cover versions
-"Hot n Cold" was covered by the rockabilly coverband The Baseballs in 2009 from their debut album Strike!.
- The song was covered by British ska and indie band Kid British on their 2009 EP iTunes Live: London Festival '09.
-The Chipettes covered the song for the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and the movie's soundtrack. In this version the line "You PMS, like a bitch, I would know" is changed to "You always stress like a chick, I would know".
-Brazilian girlband Valkyrias covered the song on their Rádio VKS Tour.
-Selena Gomez & the Scene performed the song during her 2009 Selena Gomez & the Scene: Live in Concert tour.
-Taylor Swift with Katy Perry performed the song during at the Fearless Tour on April 15, 2010 (Staples Center).
- Aaron Lewis covers a stripped down acoustic version to tease the audience.
Hot N'Cold
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you, PMS
Like a bitch
I would know
And you over think
Always speak
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.
"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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@elacrk4721
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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I feel attacked.
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