Over a "stomp-stomp-clap" beat similar to Queen's "We Will Rock You" (1977), "E.T." is an electronic ballad that tells of "falling in love with a foreigner". Extraterrestrial metaphors are used throughout, and West continues these metaphors in his two verses, making heavy use of Auto-Tune at times. The song peaked at number one in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Poland as well as within the top five in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom and the top twenty in ten other European countries.
Background
The decision to write "E.T." came after its beat was accidentally played in the recording studio—it was originally intended for American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. Admiring its acoustics, Perry chose to work with the track, wishing to write a "futuristic, alienistic song". Following up to the release of Teenage Dream, "E.T." was released as the third and final promotional single on August 17, 2010. In December 2010, Perry asked fans for their opinion on Teenage Dream's next single, through the social networking site Twitter. Speculation arose that "Peacock" would be its next single, but "E.T." was eventually announced as the record's fourth single through her Facebook page. The announcement was accompanied by the single's artwork, which features Perry with cat eye make-up, bangs, and a sequined top. The single version features vocals from American rapper Kanye West and was released on February 16, 2011.
Personnel
* Ammo – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Megan Dennis – production coordination
* Serban Ghenea – mixing
* Jon Hanes – mix engineer
* Sam Holland – engineer
* Dr. Luke – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Max Martin – composer, drums, keyboards, programming, producer
* Katy Perry – composer, vocals
* Irene Richter – production coordination
* Tim Roberts – assistant mix engineer
* Vanessa Silberman – production coordination
* Emily Wright – engineer
Credits adapted from Teenage Dream album liner notes.
E.T
Katy Perry ft. Kanye West Lyrics
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I got filthy ways,
I'm trying to bathe my ape in your milky way
I'm a legend, I'm irreverent
I'll be reverend
I'ma be so far up
We don't give a fu
Welcome to the danger zone
You and I invited to the other side of sanity
They calling me an alien
A big headed astronaut
Maybe it's because your boy
Yeezy gets ass a lot
You're so hypnotizing
Could you be the devil, could you be an angel
Your touch magnetizing
Feels like I am floating, leave my body glowing
They say be afraid
You're not like the others, futuristic lover
Different DNA, they dont understand you
You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
Take me, take me
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
You're so super sonic
Wanna feel your powers, stun me with your lasers
Your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic
You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
Kiss me, kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
Take me, take me
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
I know a bar out in Mars,
Where they driving space ships instead of cars,
Cop a Prada space suit about the stars,
Getting stupid high, straight out the jars
Pockets on shrek, rockets on deck
Tell me what's next,
Alien sex?
I'ma disrobe you,
Then I'ma probe you
See, I abducted you,
So I tell you what to do
I tell you what to do
What to do
What to do
Kiss me, kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
Take me, take me
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
The song E.T. by Katy Perry featuring Kanye West is an eccentric pop and hip hop collaboration that explores themes of love, lust, and extraterrestrialism. The song begins with Katy Perry boasting of her dirty mind and filthy ways, setting the tone for what is to follow. She describes herself as a legend and an irreverent character, promising to be a reverend at the same time. She boldly proclaims her intention to be so far up, they don't give a fu#k, welcoming her listeners to the danger zone as they step into a fantasy world where they are invited to the other side of sanity.
The chorus of the song is a plea and a seduction from an unknown persona who is hypnotizing Katy Perry. She finds his touch magnetizing and feels like she is floating, leaving her body glowing. This person is called an alien, a big-headed astronaut, and referred to as Yeezy, possibly Kanye West. They are different from others, with futuristic and different DNAs that people do not understand. The second verse is sung by Kanye West, and he describes his love for an extraterrestrial, declaring that she is from a different world and a different dimension. He describes their interactions as being super-sonic and explains that he wants to feel her powers and be astonished by the cosmic magic of her every move.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a dirty mind,
My mind is often consumed with sexual thoughts and desires
I got filthy ways,
I have a reputation for being vulgar and inappropriate
I'm trying to bathe my ape in your milky way
I am attempting to have sexual intercourse with you in a manner symbolic of cleansing an animal in a heavenly path
I'm a legend, I'm irreverent
I am highly regarded and respected, but I also often disregard traditional social norms and values
I'll be reverend
I may even be so powerful and influential as to become a religious leader
I'ma be so far up
I plan to ascend to a level of success and fame that most can only dream of
We don't give a fu
We do not care about the opinions or judgments of others
Welcome to the danger zone
We have entered into a risky or uncertain situation
Step into the fantasy
Join me in an imaginary, unrealistic world
You and I invited to the other side of sanity
Together, we will explore a version of reality that does not conform to conventional notions of normality or rationality
They calling me an alien
Others view me as strange and different from themselves
A big headed astronaut
Perhaps because of my arrogance or success, some see me as a larger-than-life figure who is exploring uncharted territories
Maybe it's because your boy, Yeezy gets ass a lot
It could be that my frequent sexual encounters have given rise to these perceptions of me
You're so hypnotizing
You have a powerful and captivating effect on me
Could you be the devil, could you be an angel
You seem to embody the seductive qualities of both dark and light spiritual entities
Your touch magnetizing
Your physical contact draws me in and captures my attention
Feels like I am floating, leave my body glowing
Being near you creates a sensation of weightlessness and a radiant energy inside of me
They say be afraid
Others are warning me to be cautious or scared of getting involved with you
You're not like the others, futuristic lover
You are a unique and unconventional romantic partner, who seems to be ahead of your time
Different DNA, they dont understand you
Your fundamental biological makeup differs from that of most people, hence they cannot comprehend or relate to you
You're from a whole other world
You come from a distinct, alternate reality
A different dimension
You inhabit a separate plane of existence altogether
You open my eyes
Your presence has enabled me to see the world in a new way
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light
I am excited and prepared to follow wherever you take me, in search of greater knowledge or enlightenment
Kiss me, kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
I want your love to consume me completely, even if it has the potential to cause harm or pain
Take me, take me
I want you to take me with you on this journey
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
I am willing to be vulnerable and played with by you, like a victim in an alien abduction scenario
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
I perceive you as an outsider or otherworldly being, whose physical contact is highly unusual and strange
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
Your qualities and characteristics are so elevated beyond those of normal human beings, that they can only be explained as something supernatural or belonging to another planet
You're so super sonic
You possess incredible speed and power
Wanna feel your powers, stun me with your lasers
I am eager to witness your extraordinary abilities, such as shooting beams of light from your fingers
Your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic
Even your simple physical actions seem imbued with extraordinary, supernatural energy and influence
I know a bar out in Mars,
I am familiar with an unconventional, space-themed location suitable for our wildest desires
Where they driving space ships instead of cars,
The transportation method at this venue is not a traditional vehicle, but a spaceship
Cop a Prada space suit about the stars,
I plan on obtaining a stylish and expensive suit, appropriate for the theme of the venue and our behavior
Getting stupid high, straight out the jars
I intend to consume a large quantity of intoxicants, probably marijuana, to become more inebriated and reckless
Pockets on shrek, rockets on deck
I am carrying a lot of money, and possibly weapons or illegal substances
Tell me what's next,
I am asking you to suggest or lead me to our next crazy adventure
Alien sex?
Perhaps our next activity could involve sexual relations with a creature from another planet
I'ma disrobe you,
I intend to remove your clothes, possibly in a rude or aggressive way
Then I'ma probe you
I will then conduct a sexual act characterized by roughness or intrusiveness
See, I abducted you,
I have taken you away from your previous reality, and now control your movements and experiences
So I tell you what to do
I have the power to give you orders and make decisions for you
Kiss me, kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Infect me with your love, and fill me with your poison
I want your love to consume me completely, even if it has the potential to cause harm or pain
Take me, take me
I want you to take me with you on this journey
Wanna be your victim, ready for abduction
I am willing to be vulnerable and played with by you, like a victim in an alien abduction scenario
Boy, you're an alien, your touch so foreign
I perceive you as an outsider or otherworldly being, whose physical contact is highly unusual and strange
It's supernatural, extraterrestrial
Your qualities and characteristics are so elevated beyond those of normal human beings, that they can only be explained as something supernatural or belonging to another planet
Extraterrestrial
Belonging or relating to beings from another planet
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Emanuel Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Katy Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michellebarriga
Katy’s songs were a part of our childhood
- California Gurls
- Hot n Cold
- Part of Me
- Fireworks
- The One that Got Away
- Wide Awake
- Roar
- Unconditionally
- Teenage Dream
- Last Friday Night
- Dark Horse
- ET
- I Kissed a Girl
- Waking Up In Vegas
@exirence2961
This girl been an egyptian, alien, a lost girl, a princess, a literal meal, a soldier, a firework, a candy, a clown, what else could you ask for-
@boooper.dooper
a burger as well.
@niya9140
A life 😭
@shubhonitasharma4433
Soon to be a mommy 😊
@lujan1574
Now she is a Mom!!!
@maplecoffee2826
I don’t know this girl has been everything possible
@jozefkytas6350
Who else started listening to old songs randomly?
@jared1944
yes
@chinaoof
Me
@eshaali2337
Yea cuz nowadays songs are crap