After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager. Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin. After adopting the stage name 'Katy Perry' and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Perry rose to fame in 2008 with her second album, One of the Boys, a pop rock record containing the controversial U.S number one song "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold". Three subsequent albums have topped the U.S. Billboard 200. The disco-influenced Teenage Dream (2010) spawned five chart-topping U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles–"California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T.", and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" — a record tying her with Michael Jackson's "Bad". Its follow-up record Prism (2013) was inspired by her divorce, and incorporates pop and dance along with themes of self-reflection, everyday life, and relationships. With the music videos for its chart-topping songs "Roar" and "Dark Horse", Perry became the first artist to have multiple videos reach one billion views on Vevo. Her 2017 electropop album, 'Witness' featured a political subtext and a theme of liberation. Her sixth studio album 'Smile' followed in 2020.
Perry has nine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and has received various awards, including four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award. She has been included in the annual Forbes lists of highest-earning women in music from 2011 to 2019. Her estimated net worth as of 2016 is $125 million. Perry is one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 18 million albums and 125 million singles worldwide. In film, she released an autobiographical documentary titled "Katy Perry: Part of Me" in 2012, and voiced Smurfette in the 2011 film The Smurfs and its sequel in 2013. Her Super Bowl halftime show performance is the most watched in history. Perry also began serving as a judge on American Idol in 2018.
Tsunami
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Come close, let's flow
Anchor in me, get lost at sea
The world's your oyster, and I am the pearl
Open waters sink into me slowly
So baby come and take a swim with me
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
Don't fight, just ride
The rhythm of the tide
We swirl, we spin
Salted, sun kissed skin
We flow together
Whatever weather
Embrace the breeze
And sail away smoothly
So baby come and take a swim with me
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
Don't be scared to dive in deep
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
Oh, you're waking up an ocean of emotion
That my body can't hide (can't hide)
Tsunami
Oh, now you're soaked in my devotion
'Cause you opened up a paradise (inside)
Tsunami
Tsunami
So baby come and take a swim with me
(Take a swim with me)
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
(Make me ripple baby)
Don't be scared to dive in deep
(Don't be scared to)
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
The lyrics of Katy Perry's song "Tsunami" are all about surrendering oneself to the rhythm of the sea and letting go of one's inhibitions. The figurative language used in the words creates a feeling of invitation and intimacy between the singer and the person she's singing to. In the first verse, she asks the person not to be afraid to fully immerse themselves in the emotions she's invoking with her voice. She makes an analogy to their relationship, comparing herself to a pearl and the world to an oyster, implying that he should be repeatedly searching for her like a treasure in the sea. The chorus reiterates the invitation, and uses the imagery of a tsunami to depict the overwhelming feeling of passion between the two of them. The second verse describes a sensuous scene where the two of them are experiencing the pleasures of being lost at sea, swaying to the rhythm of the waves.
The song overall has a tropical feel to it, with the use of many maritime references, such as anchor, salted skin, breeze, and sail, etc. The metaphor of being swept away by a tsunami also adds a sense of powerful force and strength to the intimate relationship Perry is describing. The lyrics are romantic and poetic, urging the listener to get lost in the powerful waves of passion and emotion. Perry's delivery and singing style further complement the mood that is being created in the lyrics. Her voice is smooth, inviting and transports the listener on a journey of waves and sensations.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't tip-toe
Don't hold back or hesitate
Come close, let's flow
Let's move together as one
Anchor in me, get lost at sea
Find comfort and security in me, but also lose yourself in the vastness of our journey
The world's your oyster, and I am the pearl
You have endless opportunities and possibilities, and I am the valuable treasure that you have found
Open waters sink into me slowly
Let yourself become deeply immersed in this experience with me
So baby come and take a swim with me
Join me in this adventure
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
Affect me and create a powerful and enjoyable experience
Don't be scared to dive in deep
Don't hold back or be afraid to fully be in this moment
And start a tsunami
Create a powerful and memorable experience together
Don't fight, just ride
Go with the natural flow and enjoy the experience as it comes
The rhythm of the tide
The natural ebb and flow of our journey
We swirl, we spin
We move and dance together
Salted, sun kissed skin
The natural sensation of being at sea, feeling the salt water and the warmth of the sun
We flow together
We move together without resistance
Whatever weather
No matter what obstacles or challenges we face
Embrace the breeze
Enjoy and appreciate the natural elements around us
And sail away smoothly
Continue to move forward with ease
Oh, you're waking up an ocean of emotion
Your presence and actions are stirring up intense feelings within me
That my body can't hide (can't hide)
My physical reactions reveal the depth of my emotions
Oh, now you're soaked in my devotion
You have become immersed in the love and dedication that I have for you
'Cause you opened up a paradise (inside)
Your presence and actions have created a beautiful and perfect world within me
Tsunami
The powerful and unforgettable experience that we are creating together
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATY PERRY, MARCUS ANTHONY BELL, MIA MORETTI, MICHAEL LEN WILLIAMS, SARAH THERESA HUDSON
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Please don't tip-toe
Come close, let's flow
Anchor in me, and get lost at sea
The world's your oyster and I am the pearl
Open waters
Sink into me slowly
[Chorus]
So baby, come and take a swim with me
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
Don't be scared to dive in deep
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
[Verse 2]
Don't fight
Just ride the rhythm of the tide
We swirl, we spin
Salted, sun-kissed skin
We float together
Whatever weather
Embrace the breeze and sail away smoothly
[Chorus]
So baby, come and take a swim with me
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy
Don't be scared to dive in deep
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
[Bridge]
Oh, you're waking up an ocean of emotion
That my body can't hide (can't hide)
Tsunami (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Now you're soaked in my devotion
'Cause you opened up a paradise (inside)
Tsunami (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Tsunami
[Chorus]
So baby, come and take a swim with me (take a swim with me)
Make me ripple 'til I'm wavy (make me ripple, baby)
Don't be scared to dive in deep (don't be scared to)
And start a tsunami
Tsunami
@ilzinho1991
This album flopped because people didn't like her change, like her hair.
This album is amazing and it deserved much more. ♥
@aryajoshi5152
Yes, and this is the best album by Katy Perry, and people just judged the cover (it's so beautiful though) and that is the reason why Witness is so underrated.
@JP-nl9dz
the single choice made it flop too, i mean, chained to the rythm is an amazing song, but in my opinion bon appetit, swish swish, and hey hey hey, were a bad choice for singles, songs like roulette, bigger than me, and witness would have worked better for singles.
@cookieboy4197
JP No I think “Hey Hey Hey” was good tbh...just my opinion though
@lmarcushicksjr7639
How did this album flopped n it debut at #1? Just cuz no singles went #1?
What is yall definition of flop these days? Cuz flop use to mean when the album fail all around. No singles charting n the low album sales n no promotional appearances.
Since when a single's chart position determined the album's quality?
@thestar8404
It’s so true, it’s gross how society acts like. Just because she cut her hair all off means she has lost her talent? I know for a fact if she had black long hair and maybe more pop on this album you know it would sky rocket to the top. But the great thing about Witnesses the album is that there is more than just pop sounds in this record.
@AlienCreatureThing
This is the chillest song on the album. The beat is on point
@e46king33
beat is too good
@GrigioBoy
Thanks to Mike Will Made-It who produced it ☺️
@sxwx6567
Deucalion Issa vibe