According to Songfacts, Katy Perry co-wrote this song along with Billy Stei… Read Full Bio ↴According to Songfacts, Katy Perry co-wrote this song along with Billy Steinberg and his songwriting partner Josh Alexander. Steinberg has written several US #1 hits dating back to the mid-1980s, mostly with Tom Kelly composing the music. They include “Eternal Flame,” “Like A Virgin” and “True Colors.” Since linking up with Alexander, their credits include Nicole Scherzinger’s UK #1 hit “Don’t Hold Your Breath.”

The song subverts the traditional homemaker role that women once took on after they were married. Selena told Billboard magazine: “‘That’s More Like It’ is a little bit of a cheeky ‘50s kind of theme. Back then you always kind of assumed that the woman would cook for you and the guys would go work. The song kind of flips that and says 'you can massage my feet, you can take care of me, you can cook me dinner.’ I think girls will enjoy singing that though I apologize to all of the boys who will be hearing that song.”

That's More Like It
Selena Gomez & the Scene Lyrics

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When I wanted you, you would not reciprocate
When I needed you, you would always show up late
But things have changed, and I've got the upper hand
You can run and I've got you eating out of my hand

That's more like it, yeah
That's more like it
Make my dinner, bring it to me

That's more like it
That's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
I see where and when it happens
That's more like it
That's more like it
That's more like it
That's more like it

When my birthday came, you would not remember it
When I talked to you, you were never listening
But tables turn, and it's great to be on top
Got you good to appreciate the good that you've got

That's more like it, yeah
That's more like it
Make my dinner, bring it to me
That's more like it
That's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
I see where and when it happens
That's more like it
That's more like it
That's more like it
That's more like it

I like chocolate, and I like daisies
Maybe you better write this down
I love cashmere, and I want diamonds
I'm ready for my massage right now, oh right now

That's more like it, yeah
That's more like it
Make my dinner, bring it to me
That's more like it
That's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
Yeah, that's more like it
I see where and when it happens
That's more like it
That's more like it

That's more like it
That's more like it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Selena Gomez's song "That's More Like It" is a song that talks about a relationship where the person saying the lyrics was once not getting reciprocated when they wanted their partner, and the partner didn't show up on time during times they needed them. However, there has been a change, and they finally have the upper hand in the relationship. The lyrics contain a hint of sass and dominance, as the person singing mentions how things have now suddenly turned around in their favour. The lines "You can run, and I've got you eating out of my hand" suggest that their partner is now at their beck and call and will do as they say. The chorus emphasizes their newfound power and how things are now working out the way they want it to, commanding their partner to "make my dinner and bring it to me".

The second verse is much like the first, only this time it talks about how their partner never listened to them before, nor did they remember their birthday. However, the situation is now reversed, and the person singing is finally receiving appreciation for the good they do. The message being conveyed is that when one is in a relationship where their partner doesn't show appreciation or reciprocate their feelings, it's essential to communicate this to them to turn things around. Once the partner starts valuing their significant other, things will start to work out.

Line by Line Meaning

When I wanted you, you would not reciprocate
When I showed interest in you, you didn't show any back

When I needed you, you would always show up late
When I needed your help, you were never there on time

But things have changed, and I've got the upper hand
But now things are different, and I have the advantage over you

You can run and I've got you eating out of my hand
You can try to escape, but I have complete control over you

That's more like it, yeah
That's the way it should be, yeah

Make my dinner, bring it to me
You should cook for me and bring me my food

I see where and when it happens
I recognize when things are going my way

When my birthday came, you would not remember it
When my birthday happened, you didn't remember it

When I talked to you, you were never listening
When I spoke to you, you never paid attention

But tables turn, and it's great to be on top
But things change and it's nice to have the upper hand

Got you good to appreciate the good that you've got
I've taught you to appreciate what you have

I like chocolate, and I like daisies
I enjoy chocolate and flowers

Maybe you better write this down
You should take note of my likes and dislikes

I love cashmere, and I want diamonds
I have a love for luxurious items such as cashmere and diamonds

I'm ready for my massage right now, oh right now
I am ready for a massage immediately

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY STEINBERG, JOSH ALEXANDER, JOSHUA ALEXADER BERMAN, KATY PERRY

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