Waking Up In Vegas
Katy Perry Lyrics


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You gotta help me out
It's all a blur last night
We need a taxi 'cause you're hung-over and I'm broke
I lost my fake id but you lost the motel key
Spare me your freakin' dirty looks
Now don't blame me
You roll the cash out
And get the hell out of town

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

Why are these lights so bright
Oh, did we get hitched last night, dressed up like Elvis,
Why, am I wearing your class ring?
Don't call your mother
Cause now we're partners in crime

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

You got me into this
Information overload, situation lost control
Send out an S.O.S.
And get some cash out
We're gonna tear up the town

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Told me, you told me, you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
That's what you get baby, shake the glitter, shake, shake, shake the glitter




Give me some cash out, baby
Give me some cash out, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Katy Perry's "Waking Up in Vegas" narrate the story of a wild night out in Las Vegas that resulted in two strangers waking up needing to piece together the events of the previous night. The lines "You gotta help me out, it's all a blur last night" and "I lost my fake ID but you lost the motel key" illustrate the confusion and disorientation the two characters are experiencing as they try to make sense of what happened. Despite the chaos, the two are determined to make the most of their situation and continue their partying by exclaiming, "we're gonna tear up the town."


However, the chorus of the song suggests that they are now dealing with the consequences of their actions- hangovers, empty wallets, and missing possessions. The lines "Don't be a baby, remember what you told me, shut up and put your money where your mouth is, that's what you get for waking up in Vegas" convey the idea that the characters must take responsibility for their decisions and accept the consequences of their actions.


Overall, "Waking Up in Vegas" is a tongue-in-cheek representation of the classic Las Vegas experience that is often characterized by indulgence, excitement, and a little bit of reckless behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta help me out
I need your assistance because I cannot remember what happened last night


It's all a blur last night
I cannot recall anything that happened last night due to the excessive amount of alcohol I consumed


We need a taxi 'cause you're hung-over and I'm broke
We require a taxi because you are suffering from a hangover and I don't have enough money to pay for it


I lost my fake id but you lost the motel key
I misplaced my fake identification but you lost the motel room key


Spare me your freakin' dirty looks
Don't give me judgmental stares because it makes me uncomfortable


Now don't blame me
I am not responsible for the events that occurred last night


You roll the cash out
Bring out the money and let's spend it


And get the hell out of town
Let's exit this location immediately


Why are these lights so bright
I am experiencing a headache and sensitivity to light due to the hangover


Oh, did we get hitched last night, dressed up like Elvis
I am questioning if we got married while dressed in Elvis Presley costumes


Why am I wearing your class ring?
I am confused as to why I am currently wearing your graduation ring


Don't call your mother, cause now we're partners in crime
We should not involve our respective mothers in this situation because we are now accomplices


You got me into this
You are the reason why we are in this situation


Information overload, situation lost control
I am inundated with too much information and the situation has spiraled out of control


Send out an S.O.S.
We need assistance and guidance to rectify this situation


And get some cash out
Withdraw some more money for us to spend on this escapade


We're gonna tear up the town
We're going to create a frenzy and party wildly around the city


That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
This is the outcome of waking up in Las Vegas and living life recklessly


Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
Stand up and brush off the sparkles on your clothing immediately


That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
This is the outcome of the impulsive behavior that comes with living in Las Vegas


Don't be a baby
Don't act immature or overly sensitive


Remember what you told me
Recall the advice or principles that you previously shared with me


Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
Stop talking and start taking action by spending the money we have


Told me, you told me, you told me
Emphasizing the importance and relevance of the advice given


Give me some cash out, baby
Withdraw some money for us to use




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS CARLSSON, KATY PERRY, DESMOND CHILD

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You gotta help me out
It's all a blur last night
We need a taxi 'cause you're hung-over and I'm broke
I lost my fake id but you lost the motel key
Spare me your freakin' dirty looks
Now don't blame me
You roll the cash out
And get the hell out of town

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

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Why are these lights so bright
Oh, did we get hitched last night, dressed up like Elvis,
Why, am I wearing your class ring?
Don't call your mother
Cause now we're partners in crime

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

You got me into this
Information overload, situation lost control
Send out an S.O.S.
And get some cash out
We're gonna tear up the town

Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Remember what you told me
Told me, you told me, you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
That's what you get baby, shake the glitter, shake, shake, shake the glitter
Give me some cash out, baby
Give me some cash out, baby


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All comments from YouTube:

@RyanStorey1231

I really miss her pop rock sound. It suited her voice so perfectly.

@braddyhyperchavz2335

Her One of the Boys album is such a bomb

@alarmcaller

Yessss. Been saying this for yeeears!

@davidevasconcelos

Rt 😢😪

@loading...948

Well everyone made I kissed a girl which was a pop song huge which Katy saw as a huge success

@Rozaytoday

I miss her pinup style...

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@lalaland2107

Dude, I forgot THIS Katy Perry existed.....I miss this era.

@joeysu7591

Indeed 💕💕💕💕

@standardperson3189

Don’t we all :(

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