Long Shot
Katy Perry Lyrics
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I felt it
The wire touched my neck and
Then someone pulled it tighter
I never saw it coming
I started to black out and
Then someone said good morning
I should have seen it coming
So now I’ll take a chance on
This thing we may have started
Intentional or not I
Don’t think we saw it coming
It’s all adding up to something
That asks for some involvement
That asks for our commitment
I think I see it coming
If we step out on that limb
My heart beat beats me senselessly
Why’s everything got to be so intense with me
I’m trying to handle all this unpredictability
And our probability
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
'Cause you're the best I've got
So take a long shot
I realize that there is all this doubting
Things we're both scared about that
We’ll never see 'em coming
Throw caution to the wind and
We’ll see which way it's blowing
And to this fully knowing
We’ll never see it coming
'Til it's much to close to stop
My heart beat beats me senselessly
Why’s everything got to be so intense with me
I’m trying to handle all this unpredictability
And our probability
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
'Cause you're the best I got
So take a long shot
Oh I waited for fact to come of fiction
And you fit my description
I never saw you coming
But we'll make it
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
No chance
'Cause you're the best I got
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
So take a long shot
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it
It’s a long shot but I say why not
You never saw me comin'
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
The chance is we won't make it
The lyrics of Katy Perry's Long Shot speak about the theme of taking a chance on something that might be scary or uncertain. The first verse suggests that the singer was caught off guard by something unexpected, but she uses it as a warning to prepare for future uncertainties. The chorus focuses on the singer's reluctance to take the risk of pursuing something that may fail, as she grapples with handling unpredictability and intense emotions. However, the bridge encourages the listener to overlook doubts and take the plunge into the unknown, since there is always a chance for success. The song ends with a reminder of the feeling of being caught off guard- but this time, it is positive.
In essence, the song's central message is about the importance of taking risks in life, even when the odds seem against us. We should never let our doubts or fears hold us back and miss out on something potentially great. Instead, we should have the courage to strive for what we want, even if we're not sure if it will work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt it
I sensed something was up
The wire touched my neck and
An unexpected situation arose
Then someone pulled it tighter
It worsened
I never saw it coming
I was caught off guard
I started to black out and
I lost control
Then someone said good morning
The person responsible greeted me nonchalantly
I took it as a warning
It signaled an underlying meaning
I should have seen it coming
I should have been more observant
So now I’ll take a chance on
I'm willing to gamble on
This thing we may have started
The situation we're in
Intentional or not I
Whether it was pre-planned or accidental
Don’t think we saw it coming
It was unexpected for both of us
It’s all adding up to something
It's developing into something significant
That asks for some involvement
That requires some level of participation
That asks for our commitment
That requires our dedication
I think I see it coming
I have an idea of the future outcome
If we step out on that limb
If we take a risk
My heart beats me senselessly
My emotions are overwhelming me
Why’s everything got to be so intense with me
Why am I feeling so strongly?
I’m trying to handle all this unpredictability
I'm struggling to cope with the uncertainty
And our probability
The chances of success
It’s a long shot but I say why not
It's a big risk, but let's do it
If I say forget it I know that I’ll regret it
If we don't pursue this, we'll always wonder what could have been
It’s a long shot just to beat these odds
It's unlikely, but let's try anyway
The chance is we won't make it
The likelihood of success is low
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
If we don't try, we'll definitely fail
'Cause you're the best I've got
You're my best option
Oh I waited for fact to come of fiction
I hoped that our fantasy would become reality
And you fit my description
You're exactly what I've been looking for
I never saw you coming
I didn't expect to meet someone like you
But we'll make it
But we'll succeed despite the odds
You never saw me comin'
You were caught off guard too
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MonsterMarionMomsen1
I felt it.
The wire touched my neck and
Then someone pulled it tighter
I never saw it coming
I started to black out and
Then someone said good morning
I took it as a warning
I should have seen it coming
So now I’ll take a chance on
This thing we may have started
Intentional or not I
Don’t think we saw it coming
It’s all adding up to something
That as of some involvement
That as for our commitment
I think I see it coming
If we step out on that limb
My heart beat, beats me senselessly
Why’s everything got to be so intense with me
I’m trying to handle all this unpredictability
In all probability
It’s a long shot and I say why not
If I say forget it I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat the odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
Cuz you're the best I've got
So take the long shot
I realize that there is all this starting
That we're both scared about but
We’ll never see them coming
Throw caution to the wind and
We’ll see which way it's blowing
And to this pulling on
We’ll never see it coming
'Til it's much to close to stop
My heart beat, beats me senselessly
Why’s everything got to be so intense with me
I’m trying to handle all this unpredictability
And all probability
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat the odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it
There's no chance
Cuz I’m the best you got
So take the long shot
What a pleasant surprise
What a breath of fresh air
You knock the wind out of me
Blindsided and so unaware
Ahaa, ahaa, ahaa
Oh I waited for fact to come of fiction
And you fit my description
I never saw you coming
But we'll make it even though
It’s a long shot but I say why not
If I say forget it
I know that I’ll regret it
It’s a long shot just to beat the odds
The chance is we won't make it
But I know if I don't take it there's no chance
Cuz you're the best I got
So take the long shot
You didn't expect this
Oh you never saw me coming
You didn't expect this
Oh you never saw this coming
I take the long shot
I take the long shot, shot, shot, shot, shot
Cuz you're the best I got
Oh I’m take this chance on you baby
I’m take this chance on you baby
I’m taking this chance
@lovendye9552
Just found out about this, it's literally GOLD. Love her earlier songs and her realness, rawness. This song, simple, cup of coffee are just as good or even better than her popular songs
@marinkerker933
The Box is her best unreleased song and diamonds too
@UncleMarco
WE WANT POP PUNK KATY BACK 😭😭😭
@RelyaVoy
Yessss!! 😭😭
@santiagogonzalezrojo3707
Yes we do
@cansbox
@ReubenBroery
Agree. She would've been a cool punk-pop rock singer like Avril, Hayley Williams, Ashlee Simpson, Fefe Dobson and Skye Sweetnam.
@VasiaVideos
I just love it how she keeps it real. She's herself and that's why I love her. THROWBACK
@TheFrankyj51
I love this song bc this song is about ME & HER GETTING MARRIED & Making love for the 1st time ever...after we got married-who does that...well me & her did....
this song is about me getting cold feet at the curch-came back
Not having a wedding ring
wedding vows
Bout the time in the USMC I got cold feet & didnt go to the GRAMMy's with her
And the song is named after how far I can shoot my lil kidz almost 13ft
MOST IMPORTANTLY this song is about me & helping me remember her...because when I got back from Iraq, we got married in sept 07..I had severe memory loss-amnesia & I didnt know who she was or that me & her WERE MARRIED...and this is how I became to have all of katy perrys songs she ever sang from 05 till meow except 22 to be about me...I have 6-7 albums by her-kelly clarkson, songs from miley cryus, selena gomez & about 4 others in efforts to get in touch with me & help me remember her
@klawis
I love her old songs