Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday gives us the chance to share familiar, and sometimes not so familiar, songs. Jim has given us Contrasts this week.
I have oodles of contrasts in the lyrics: Hot and cold, yes and no, in and out, up and down, wrong and right, stay and go. I reckon that’s enough to be going on with.
If you fancy sharing one of your favourite songs you can find out how to participate, and also listen to all the great entries, here.
The song I’ve chosen is “Hot n Cold“ a song by American singer Katy Perry. The song was written by Perry, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco for her second studio album, One of the Boys (2008). The track was released as the album’s second single on September 9, 2008. The lyrics address an unstable romantic relationship caused by a partner’s mood swings.
I hope you enjoy it.
Hot N Cold
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you, PMS
Like a bitch
I would know
And you over think
Always speak
Cryptically
I should know
That you’re no good for me
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don’t really want to stay, no
(You) But you don’t really want to go-o
You’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
We used to be
Just like twins
So in sync
The same energy
Now’s a dead battery
Used to laugh bout nothing
Now you’re plain boring
I should know that
You’re not gonna change
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don’t really want to stay, no
(You) But you don’t really want to go-o
You’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
Someone call the doctor
Got a case of a love bi-polar
Stuck on a roller coaster
Can’t get off this ride
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
‘Cause you’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
You’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down
You’re wrong when it’s right
It’s black and it’s white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(You) You don’t really want to stay, no
(You) But you don’t really want to go-o
You’re hot then you’re cold
You’re yes then you’re no
You’re in then you’re out
You’re up then you’re down, down.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Katy Perry / Lukasz Gottwald / Max Martin
Hot N Cold lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc
What an awkward moment on the altar. This song is loaded with contrasts, great choice Peter. Even that zebra was a contrast.
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Just happened across it Jim. Not my kind of music really but it fitted the bill perfectly!
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I am not a Katy Perry fan either, but this song is pretty good.
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I almost we with this song but then opted for the more obscure “Hot Love in a Cold World” Glad to see this song here today 🙂
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I’m happy to oblige!
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Classic.
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This song definitely fit the prompt! Great choice!
I don’t like all of Katy’s songs…but I’ve heard her interviewed several times and she seems like a sweet, smart gal with a good head on her shoulders. 🙂 She just had a baby recently! 🙂 I will be interested to see how motherhood matures her even further. Parenthood should do that. 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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It should, but it seems it doesn’t work quite as well these days!
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Great choice. It reminded me of our vows. The minister said “in plenty and want” and Charlie said “in plenty and WHAT?” After repeating it, then spelling it, the minister finally got through to Charlie who said yes!
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I bet he’s still saying “WHAT?”
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Most likely!
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Who needs coffee when there’s Peter in the Morning! That’s the new name of Your radio show/podcast!!! Between the laughter and the groovy music….I’m awake and ready for the day! Thanks for this, Peter….it was a cool vid! Cheers!!! 😃
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