PEARL
Katy Perry (www.Safalbum.Biz) Lyrics


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She is a pyramid
But with him she's just a grain of sand
This love's too strong like Mice and Men
Squeezing out the life that should be let in

She was a hurricane-cane-cane-cane
But now she's just a gust of wind
She used to set the sails of a thousand ships
Was a force to be reckoned with

She could be a Statue of Liberty
She could be a Joan of Arc
But he's scared of the light that's inside of her
So he keeps her in the dark

Oh, she used to be a pearl, oh
Yeah, she used to rule the world, oh
Can't believe she's become a shell of herself
'Cause she used to be a pearl

She was unstoppable
Moved fast as light, like an avalanche
But now she's stuck deep in cement
Wishing that they'd never ever met

She could be a Statue of Liberty
She could be a Joan of Arc
But he's scared of the light that's inside of her
So he keeps her in the dark

Oh, she used to be a pearl, oh
Yeah, she used to rule the world, oh
Can't believe she's become a shell of herself
'Cause she used to be a

Do you know that there's a way out,
There's a way out
There's a way out
There's a way out

You don't have to be held down,
Be held down
Be held down
Be held down

'Cause I used to be a shell
Yeah, I let him rule my world
My world, oh, yeah

But I woke up and grew strong
And I can still go on
And no one can take my pearl

You don't have to be shell, no
You're the one that rules your world, oh
You are strong and you'll learn
That you can still go on

And you'll always be a pearl





She is unstoppable

Overall Meaning

The song "Pearl" by Katy Perry is a powerful message about how a woman's light can be dimmed by a man who is afraid of her strength. Perry uses metaphorical language to describe how the woman in the song used to be a "pyramid" and a "hurricane," powerful and free. However, with the man in her life, she has become a "grain of sand" and a "gust of wind," lacking the strength and determination she once had. He keeps her "in the dark," afraid of the power she possesses. The chorus reinforces that she "used to be a pearl," once shining brightly and ruling the world, but now she is just a "shell of herself."


The second verse further emphasizes the contrast between the woman's past and present. She "was unstoppable" and moved "fast as light," but now she is "stuck deep in cement," unable to break free from the hold the man has over her. The bridge brings hope, reminding the woman that she doesn't have to continue being held down and that there is a way out. She is encouraged to find her strength again and to know that she can "still go on" and be a pearl.


Line by Line Meaning

She is a pyramid
She is strong and powerful, like the architectural wonder.


But with him she's just a grain of sand
In the presence of her partner, she feels small and insignificant.


This love's too strong like Mice and Men
The love between them is incredibly intense, like the tragic relationship in Steinbeck's classic novel.


Squeezing out the life that should be let in
Their overpowering connection is suffocating and prevents other aspects of her life from thriving.


She was a hurricane-cane-cane-cane
She was once a force of nature, unstoppable and fierce.


But now she's just a gust of wind
In comparison to her former self, she now feels weak and insignificant.


She used to set the sails of a thousand ships
Her power and influence once moved many people and endeavors.


Was a force to be reckoned with
Her impact was significant and undeniable.


She could be a Statue of Liberty
She has the potential to be a symbol of freedom and strength.


She could be a Joan of Arc
She could be a brave leader and martyr like the famous historical figure.


But he's scared of the light that's inside of her
Her partner fears the strength and potential he sees within her.


So he keeps her in the dark
He prevents her from shining and reaching her full potential.


Oh, she used to be a pearl, oh
She was once special and unique, like a precious gem.


Yeah, she used to rule the world, oh
She was once in control and powerful.


Can't believe she's become a shell of herself
She's astonished and saddened by how much she's lost herself in this relationship.


'Cause she used to be a pearl
She knows she was once special and valuable, but now feels diminished and undervalued.


She was unstoppable
Her drive and power once knew no bounds.


Moved fast as light, like an avalanche
She was once swift and powerful, like a natural disaster that couldn't be contained.


But now she's stuck deep in cement
She feels trapped and unable to move or progress.


Wishing that they'd never ever met
She regrets ever being involved with her partner.


Do you know that there's a way out,
She realizes that there is a chance to leave this stifling relationship.


There's a way out
She's optimistic that she can find a way to free herself from this situation.


You don't have to be held down,
She wants others to know that they don't have to remain captive in a bad relationship.


Be held down
She repeats her message of freedom and empowerment.


'Cause I used to be a shell
She's admitting that she once felt trapped and powerless.


Yeah, I let him rule my world
She allowed her partner to have complete control and influence over her life.


But I woke up and grew strong
She realized the error of her ways and found inner strength.


And I can still go on
She's determined to move on and continue living her life.


And no one can take my pearl
She's regained her sense of self and knows that no one can diminish her value or worth.


You don't have to be shell, no
She reminds others that they can also break free from the confines of a stifling relationship.


You're the one that rules your world, oh
She encourages others to take control of their lives and be their own leaders.


You are strong and you'll learn
She affirms that everyone has inner strength and can grow and learn.


That you can still go on
She reiterates that it's possible to move forward and thrive after leaving a bad situation.


And you'll always be a pearl
She wants everyone to know that they are precious and valuable, just like a pearl.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KATY PERRY, CHRISTOPHER STEWART, GREG WELLS

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