Teenage Dream

Katy Perry

About Teenage Dream

"Teenage Dream" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. It was released as the second single from her third studio album of the same name on July 23, 2010. Perry and Bonnie McKee wrote many songs with youthful themes in mind, but they were rejected by producers Benny Blanco and Dr. Luke. Blanco showed them The Teenagers' single "Homecoming", and McKee imagined "Teenage Dream" as a throwback song to the euphoric feelings of being in love as a teenager. They met with Max Martin in Perry's hometown of Santa Barbara, California and started writing the track at Playback Recording Studio, which Perry later described as a pure moment for her. After Perry recorded her vocals, McKee presented her idea and the chorus was rewritten. Perry also described the song as reminiscent of her youth while contemplating her future marriage to Russell Brand. Musically, "Teenage Dream" is a mid-tempo pop song with a retro sound. It is styled in the genres of power pop and electropop, while taking influence from other genres such as disco and pop rock. Perry starts the song in a high-pitched voice while her vocals grow stronger as the song progresses. Lyrically, "Teenage Dream" discusses being with a lover who makes one feel young again. The song has topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Perry's third number-one single on that chart, and her second consecutive number-one single after "California Gurls". "Teenage Dream" has been certified seven times platinum in the United States, as well as receiving platinum and multi-platinum certifications in other countries. 


Year:
2010
3:47
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You think I'm pretty
Without any make-up on
You think I'm funny
When I tell the punch line wrong
I know you get me
So I'll let my walls come down, down

Before you met me
I was alright
But things were kinda heavy
You brought me to life
Now every February
You'll be my valentine, valentine

Let's go all the way tonight
No regrets, just love
We can dance until we die
You and I
We'll be young forever

You make me feel like I'm living a, teenage, dream
The way you turn me on
I, can't, sleep
Let's runaway
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

My, heart, stops
When you look at me
Just, one, touch
Now baby I believe
This, is, real
So take a chance
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

We drove to Cali
And got drunk on the beach
Got a motel and
Built a fort out of sheets
I finally found you
My missing puzzle piece
I'm complete

Let's go all the way tonight
No regrets, just love
We can dance until we die
You and I
We'll be young forever

You make me feel like I'm living a, teenage, dream
The way you turn me on
I, can't, sleep
Let's runaway
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

My, heart, stops
When you look at me
Just, one, touch
Now baby I believe
This, is, real
So take a chance
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

I'mma get your heart racing
In my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight

Let you put your hands on me
In my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight

You, make, me feel like I'm living a, teenage, dream
The way you turn me on
I, can't, sleep
Let's runaway
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

My, heart, stops
When you look at me
Just one touch
Now baby I believe
This, is, real
So take a chance
And don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

I'mma get your heart racing
In my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight

Let you put your hands on me
In my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight (tonight, tonight, tonight)

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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: Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Martin Max, Bonnie Leigh McKee, Katy Perry

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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2 facts about this song

Katy Perry's Version
1. Billboard History: "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and later reached number one, making it Perry's third song to achieve this feat. 2. Award-Winning: The song won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Single in 2010. 3. Quintuple Platinum: In 2018, "Teenage Dream" was certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 4. Teenage Dream Album: The song is the title track of Katy Perry's third studio album, Teenage Dream, released in 2010. 5. Creation & Inspiration: The song was inspired by Perry's own time as a teenager and was written with an aim to capture the longing for teenage innocence. 6. Multi-Genre Success: The song is notable for its success across different music genres, including pop, rock, and adult contemporary.
Glee's Version
1. Debut on Glee: The song was covered by the television show Glee in the episode "Never Been Kissed" which aired in November 2010. 2. Platform for Breakout Performance: The Glee cover showcased the singing talent of actor Darren Criss who played the role of Blaine Anderson. This performance became his breakout role in the series. 3. Chart Success: The Glee cover peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting song from the show to date. 4. Certified Gold: The Glee cover of "Teenage Dream" was certified gold by the RIAA in 2011. 5. High iTunes Sales: After its release, the Glee version of the song swiftly became the show's best-selling track on iTunes, surpassing the previous record held by the series' cover of "Don't Stop Believin'". 6. Reprise Performance: The song was performed again in the show during the episode "The Break-Up" in season four, reflecting on the relationship between the characters Blaine and Kurt. This version was stripped down and much slower than the original cover.

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