If We Ever Meet Again
Katy Perry, Timbaland
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What's somebody like you, doing in a place like this? Say, did you come alone or did you bring all your friends? Say, whats your name, what you drinking I think I know what you're thinking Baby what's your sign, tell me yours I'll tell you mine Say, whats somebody like you doing in a place like this One, two, three, come one [Chorus] I'll never be the same, if we ever meet again Won't let you get away, said, if we ever meet again This free fall's, got me so Kiss me all night, don't ever let me go I'll never be the same If we ever meet again Say if we ever meet again Do you come here much? I swear I've seen your face before Hope you don't see me blush, but I can't help but want you more, more Baby tell me what's your story I ain't shy, don't you worry I'm flirting with my eyes, wanna leave with you tonight So do you come here much, I gotta see your face some more, some more Cause baby I [Chorus] If we ever meet again I'll have so much more to say (if we ever meet again) If we ever meet again I won't let you go away (said if we ever meet again) If we ever meet again I'll have so much more to say (say if we ever meet again) If we ever ever meet again I won't let you go away [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: James David Washington, Michael Busbee, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Collaboration"If We Ever Meet Again" is a duet performed by American musician and producer Timbaland and American singer Katy Perry which marked their first collaboration.
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Genre ClassificationThe song combines elements of pop and R&B music with hints of electro and hip-hop, showing Timbaland's genre-mixing production style and Katy Perry's flexible vocal range.
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Release Year"If We Ever Meet Again" was released in 2010 as a part of Timbaland’s album titled “Shock Value II.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song fared well on charts worldwide, peaking at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Video ThemeThe music video of "If We Ever Meet Again" has a romantic heist concept where Perry and Timbaland respectively play a love interest and a professional art thief.
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Music Video Guest AppearanceThe song’s video features a special appearance by "Desperate Housewives" actress Nichole Lynel as a co-thief.
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Commercial UseThis song was used prominently in Australian telco Telstra’s advertising campaign.
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Lyrics ParticipationInterestingly, neither Timbaland nor Katy Perry are credited with writing the song. The lyrics were penned by Jim Beanz and Timbaland.
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Musical StructureMusically, the song features a prominent chorus structure with Perry and Timbaland taking turns singing the verses and combining for the chorus.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave mixed reviews to "If We Ever Meet Again", with some praising its catchy melody and fun nature, while others criticized it for not standing out in comparison to other tracks on Timbaland’s album.
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Certifications"If We Ever Meet Again" was certified Platinum in Australia and Gold in New Zealand, demonstrating its commercial impact beyond the charts.
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