If You Can Afford Me
Katy Perry Lyrics
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The creme de la crop.
If you want me you better do better than that tonight.
Oh, Oh.
If you want me, it takes more than a wink,
And more than a drink and more than you think.
If you want me you're gonna' have to break the bank, tonight.
Cause some don't have the patience, some call me high-maintenance
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
If you want me, I'm not a piece of ass, a one night stand, a storage ship
I think you better walk by, tonight
Oh, no.
If you want me, then stop begging I don't put out for charity
If you want me there's no discount price tonight
But I don't need your dollar bills I just want something real
Cause, nothings free, except a lovin' me
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
If you want me, a cherry on top,
The pick of the peck, the crème de la crop
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
Katy Perry's song "If You Can Afford Me" is a song that celebrates a woman's worth and demands that men treat her accordingly. The lyrics are about a woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to ask for it. The chorus of the song calls out the men who think they can have her without putting in the effort, stating boldly that "if you want me, you're gonna have to break the bank tonight." The song is a feminist anthem that calls out the double standards faced by women and challenges men to treat them as equals.
The lyrics of the song showcase Perry's confidence and self-assuredness. She refuses to be treated as a mere "piece of ass" or "one night stand." She values herself and her worth, and she demands that men do the same. She will not be with someone who cannot keep up with her, both emotionally and financially. This is evident when she sings, "But I don't need your dollar bills, I just want something real, 'cause nothing's free, except a lovin' me."
The song is also a call to action for women to stand up for themselves and know their worth. It encourages women to be selective with their partners and to demand respect from them. Through the song, Perry is able to challenge the patriarchy and the societal standards that often hold women back.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want me, a cherry on top, the pick of the peck,
The creme de la crop.
If you desire me, you must know that I am a priceless jewel, the epitome of perfection, and the top of the line.
If you want me you better do better than that tonight.
Oh, Oh.
If you wish to obtain my affection, you need to prove yourself worthy by putting in extra effort tonight.
If you want me, it takes more than a wink,
And more than a drink and more than you think.
If you want me, you must understand that just flirting and buying me a drink won't cut it - you need to do more than that to impress me.
If you want me you're gonna' have to break the bank, tonight.
Cause some don't have the patience, some call me high-maintenance
But you pay the bill, cause, that's the deal.
If you desire me, you must be ready to spend a lot of money tonight because I'm known to be demanding, and while some may not tolerate that, you're willing to pay because that's the agreement.
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
If you wish to be with me, you must be willing to pay the price and not play with my emotions or make promises you can't keep. I can be won over with money, but you must be prepared for the consequences of doing so.
If you want me, I'm not a piece of ass, a one night stand, a storage ship
I think you better walk by, tonight
Oh, no.
If you're looking for a casual physical relationship, you'd better keep walking because I'm not interested in being treated like an object or used for a one-night stand.
If you want me, then stop begging I don't put out for charity
If you want me there's no discount price tonight
But I don't need your dollar bills I just want something real
Cause, nothings free, except a lovin' me
If you truly desire me, you need to stop begging and show me that you're genuinely interested, not just trying to buy my affection. While I don't need your money, I do crave a genuine connection and commitment from you because nothing is truly free - except for my love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATY PERRY, SAMUEL HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ
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