Peacock

Katy Perry

About Peacock

"Peacock" is a song by American singer Katy Perry, taken from her second studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). Because the song was filled with suggestive lyrics pertaining to male genitalia, Capitol Records initially opposed the idea of including it on her record. Similar to what happened with another song of hers – "I Kissed a Girl" (2008) – she refused to withdraw it from the record. "Peacock" was panned by music critics and, musically, was compared to the 1980s hit "Mickey" by Toni Basil, and Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" (2005). On March 26, 2012, a remix version was released as promotional single on iTunes. Despite not being released as a single, the song entered several music charts worldwide. Its least successful charting territory was the United Kingdom, while it performed best in the US, topping the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart for a week, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Perry has performed "Peacock" on several occasions, including during her 2011 world tour California Dreams Tour. When performing the track, the singer usually wears colorful or glittery clothing. 


Year:
2010
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I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock

Word on the street, you got somethin' to show me, me
Magical, colorful, Mr. Mystery, ee
I'm intrigued, for a peek, heard it's fascinating

Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath

Words are mislead
Such a tease
Wanna see the show-ow
In 3-D, a movie
Heard it's beautiful
Be the judge
And my girls gonna take a vote

Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath

I want the jaw droppin', eye popin', head turnin', body shockin'
(Uh, uh, oh, Uh, uh, uh, oh)
I want my heart throbbin', ground shakin, show stoppi'n, amazin'
(Uh, uh, oh, Uh, uh, uh, oh)

Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
Don't be a chicken boy, stop acting like a beeotch
I'm a peace out if you don't give me the pay off
Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath
Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
What you're waiting for, it's time for you to show it off
Don't be a shy kinda guy I'll bet it's beautiful
Come on baby let me see
Whatchu hidin' underneath

Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see it

Skip the talk, heard it all, time to walk the walk
Break me off, if your bad, show me who's the boss
Need some goose, to get lose, come on take a shot

Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath

I want the jaw droppin', eye poppin', head turnin', body shockin'
(Uh, uh, oh, uh, uh, uh, oh)
I want my heart throbbin', ground shakin', show stoppi'n, amazin'
(Uh, uh, oh, uh, uh, uh, oh)

Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
Don't be a chicken boy, stop acting like a beeotch
I'm a peace out if you don't give me the pay off
Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath
Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
What you're waiting for, it's time for you to show it off
Don't be a shy kinda guy I'll bet it's beautiful
Come on baby let me see
Whatchu hidin' underneath

I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock

Oh my God no exaggeration
Now all this time was worth the waiting
I just shed a tear
I'm so unprepared
You've got the finest architecture
End of the rainbow looking treasure
Such a sight to see
And it's all for me

Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
Don't be a chicken boy, stop acting like a beeotch
I'm a peace out if you don't give me the pay off
Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath
Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
What you're waiting for, it's time for you to show it off
Don't be a shy kinda guy I'll bet it's beautiful
Come on baby let me see

I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
I wanna see your

Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath

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Katy Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California around the influence of goth music. more »

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Written by: Ester Dean, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Katy Perry

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Peacock" is a part of the studio album "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry, released on August 2010.
Genre Classification
This song is classified under the genres of Electro-Pop, Dance-Pop, and Synth-Pop.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a single, the track managed to chart in South Korea, reaching the position of number 12 on the South Korean Gaon International Chart.
Controversial Lyrics
The song's explicit lyrics and innuendo sparked controversy and resulted in the album getting labelled with a parental advisory warning in some countries.
Live Performances
Katy Perry performed "Peacock" on her "California Dreams" tour, where the artist was often seen wearing peacock feathers or bright, colorful costumes reflecting the song's playful tone.
Co-creators
The song was co-written by Katy Perry, Ester Dean, Stargate, and Sandy Vee.
Critic Reviews
"Peacock" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its fun and catchy tune while others criticized its suggestive lyricism.
Censorship
Due to its controversial lyrics, the song was censored during live performances on television programs like "Saturday Night Live."
Fan Reactions
"Peacock" has been well-received by fans, often being hailed as a popular non-single track from the "Teenage Dream" album.
Original Plan
Initially, the singer had wanted "Peacock" to be released as a single from the album but later on, decided against it due to its explicit nature.
Song Theme
"Peacock" is known for its bold, vivacious theme which is in line with Katy's known flamboyant and playful style.
Promotion
The song was used in the trailer of the NBC sitcom, "The New Normal" for promotion.

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