Dark Horse
Katy Perry / Juicy J Lyrics
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Yeah, y'all know what it is
Katy Perry
Juicy J
Uh huh, let's rage
I knew you were
You were gonna come to me
But you better choose carefully
'Cause I, I'm capable of anything
Of anything and everything
Make me your Aphrodite
Make me your one and only
But don't make me your enemy (enemy)
Your enemy (your enemy), your enemy
So you wanna play with magic?
Boy, you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)
Are you ready for, ready for (hey)
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (Hey, hey)
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (hey, hey, hey, hey)
(There's no going back)
Mark my words
This love will make you levitate
Like a bird, like a bird without a cage
But down to earth
If you choose to walk away, don't walk away
It's in the palm of your hand now, baby
It's a yes or a no, no maybe
So just be sure before you give it all to me
All to me, give it all to me
So you wanna play with magic?
Boy, you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)
Are you ready for, ready for (hey)
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (Hey, hey)
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Yup (Trippy)
(There's no going back)
Uh, she's a beast
I call her Karma (come back)
She eat your heart out like Jeffrey Dahmer (woo)
Be careful, try not to lead her on
Shawty heart is on steroids
'Cause her love is so strong
You might fall in love when you meet her (meet her)
If you get the chance, you better keep her (keep her)
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
She turn cold as a freezer (freezer)
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
She can be my Sleeping Beauty
I'm gon' put her in a coma (woo)
Damn, I think I love her
Shawty so bad, I'm sprung and I don't care
She ride me like a roller coaster
Turn the bedroom into a fair (a fair)
Her love is like a drug
I was tryna hit it and quit it
But lil' mama so dope
I messed around and got addicted
So you wanna play with magic?
Boy, you should know what you're fallin' for (you should know)
Baby, do you dare to do this?
'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (like a dark horse)
Are you ready for, ready for (ready for)
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (A perfect storm)
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (oh)
(There's no going back)
The lyrics to Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" express a warning to a potential lover, that they better choose carefully because the singer is capable of anything and everything. She is willing to be the one and only for this person, but doesn't want to be their enemy. The song is about playing with magic and the consequences that come with it. The chorus serves to reinforce the idea that once the singer has claimed their love, there's no going back.
Juicy J's rap verse reaffirms the notion of caution in dating the singer; he characterizes her as a beast and says that she can turn cold as a freezer if her heart is broken. He admits that he has fallen for her and compares her love to a drug.
The metaphors used in this song, such as the "dark horse" and the "perfect storm," emphasize the powerful and potentially catastrophic nature of love. The song's catchy beats and bright, colorful music video contributed to its massive commercial success.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh, new)
Introducing a new song
Yeah, y'all know what it is
Addressing the listeners who are familiar with the artist
Katy Perry
Identifying the artist
Juicy J
Identifying the featured artist
Uh huh, let's rage
Encouraging the listeners to enjoy the song
I knew you were
Acknowledging a past connection with someone
You were gonna come to me
Anticipating that person's arrival
And here you are
Confirming that the person has arrived
But you better choose carefully
Warning the person to be cautious with their choices
'Cause I, I'm capable of anything
Asserting that the artist is capable of a wide range of actions
Of anything and everything
Emphasizing the limitless possibilities
Make me your Aphrodite
Asking to be adored like the Greek goddess of love
Make me your one and only
Requesting exclusive devotion
But don't make me your enemy (enemy)
Warning against becoming an adversary
Your enemy (your enemy), your enemy
Repeating the warning
So you wanna play with magic?
Asking a rhetorical question about a desire for something exciting
Boy, you should know what you're fallin' for
Cautioning that the desired outcome may not be what was expected
Baby, do you dare to do this?
Challenging the listener to take a risk
'Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse (hey)
Warning of the singer's intense approach to the situation
Are you ready for, ready for (hey)
Asking if the listener is prepared for what's to come
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (Hey, hey)
Comparing the situation to a powerful force of nature
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Indicating that there's no turning back once the decision is made
(There's no going back)
Reinforcing the previous line
Mark my words
Making a prediction
This love will make you levitate
Foreseeing an exhilarating experience
Like a bird, like a bird without a cage
Describing the feeling of freedom
But down to earth
Acknowledging the reality of the situation
If you choose to walk away, don't walk away
Suggesting that the listener shouldn't regret their decision
It's in the palm of your hand now, baby
Implying that the decision is up to the listener
It's a yes or a no, no maybe
Stating that there's no room for indecisiveness
So just be sure before you give it all to me
Advising the listener to be confident in their decision
All to me, give it all to me
Asking for complete trust and commitment
Uh, she's a beast
Describing a powerful woman
I call her Karma (come back)
Comparing her to the law of cause and effect
She eat your heart out like Jeffrey Dahmer (woo)
Metaphorically consuming the listener's love and affection
Be careful, try not to lead her on
Warning against leading her on if not truly interested
Shawty heart is on steroids
Stating that her emotions are incredibly strong
'Cause her love is so strong
Reinforcing her emotional intensity
You might fall in love when you meet her (meet her)
Suggesting that she's very attractive and easy to like
If you get the chance, you better keep her (keep her)
Implying that the listener would be lucky to have her
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
Describing her pleasant nature, but warning against causing her pain
She turn cold as a freezer (freezer)
Metaphorically describing her reaction to heartbreak
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
Referencing the happy ending often seen in fairy tales
She can be my Sleeping Beauty
Offering to play the role of her prince charming
I'm gon' put her in a coma (woo)
Metaphorically suggesting that he'll sweep her off her feet
Damn, I think I love her
Admitting that he's fallen for her
Shawty so bad, I'm sprung and I don't care
Saying that he's completely smitten with her and doesn't mind
She ride me like a roller coaster
Describing their physical relationship
Turn the bedroom into a fair (a fair)
Describing the excitement and fun of their intimate encounters
Her love is like a drug
Comparing her affection to an addictive substance
I was tryna hit it and quit it
Admitting that he was originally only interested in a casual fling
But lil' mama so dope
Describing her alluring and attractive qualities
I messed around and got addicted
Acknowledging that he fell in love with her unexpectedly
Like a dark horse (hey)
Repeating the previous warning, with a new sense of urgency
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (Hey, hey)
Repeating the previous analogy, emphasizing the power of their situation
Once you're mine, once you're mine (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Repeating the previous sentiment, with a sense of finality
(There's no going back)
Repeating the previous warning and acknowledging that the decision is final
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Jordan Houston, Sarah Hudson, Martin Max, Katy Perry, Henry Russell Walter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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