This Is How We Do

Katy Perry

About This Is How We Do

"This Is How We Do" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her fourth studio album, Prism (2013). Perry co-wrote the song with its producers Max Martin and Klas Åhlund and recorded it in Stockholm, Sweden. The song was released as the album's fifth and final single on August 11, 2014. "This Is How We Do" is a dance-pop song influenced by hip hop, having "synth squiggles" and "melodic dots" as its main instrumentation. Lyrically, it has Perry sing-talking about her hangout routine with her friends. The song's official remix featuring American rapper Riff Raff was released on August 25, 2014. Commercially, the song reached the top 10 in Canada and Israel while peaking within the top 20 in Australia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Slovakia as well as the top 30 in Finland, Scotland, Sweden, the United States, and Venezuela. Joel Kefali directed the song's accompanying music video, which was released on July 31, 2014. It features the singer getting her nails painted and doing karaoke with her friends. The song was performed on Perry's Prismatic World Tour. 


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2013
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Sipping on rosé, sipping on sun, coming up all lazy
Slow cooking pancakes for my boy, still up, still fresh, as a daisy
Playing ping pong all night long, everything's on me and then hazy
Chanel this, Chanel that, hell yeah
All the girls vintage Chanel baby

It's no big deal, it's no big deal, it's no big deal
This is no big deal

This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do
This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do

Big hoops, and the room leaves, my click happening, my Maseratti
Said to Barbara, chique, at the super rica, grabbing tacos, checking out hotties
Now we talking astrology, getting our nails did, all Japanese-y
Day drinking at the Wildcats, sucking real bad at Mariah karaoke

It's no big deal, it's no big deal, it's no big deal
This is no big deal

This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do
This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do

This one goes out to ladies, at breakfast, in last night's dress
Uh-huh, I see you
Yo, this goes out to all you kids that still have their cars at the club valet and it's Tuesday
Yo, shout out to all you kids, buying bottle service, with your rent money
Respect

This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do
This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do

This is how we do
This goes out to all you people going bed with a ten and waking up with a two
This is how we do
Ha, not me

This is how we do, yeah, chilling, laid back
Straight stuntin’ ya we do it like that
This is how we do, do do, this is how we do

What? Wait. No, no, no
Bring the beat back, that's right

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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: KATY PERRY, MAX MARTIN, KLAS AHLUND

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"This Is How We Do" was released on July 31, 2014, as the fifth single from Perry's fourth studio album, "Prism" (2013).
Genre and Production
The song falls under the category of dance-pop with its production attributed to Klas Åhlund and Katy Perry.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Musical Style
Musical experts have compared the musical style of "This Is How We Do" to Perry's early pop music style. The song incorporates electronic and hip hop elements in its arrangement.
Music Video
The music video for "This Is How We Do" was directed by Joel Kefali and was released on July 31, 2014. The visual is bright and colorful, filled with surreal landscapes and pop art references.
Song Theme
The song's theme is about celebrating youth and the stuff that young people do for fun. It's a tributes to living carefree, with references to hanging out with friends, eating breakfast at midday, and partying all night.
Reception
Critics have had mixed reviews about the song, with some praising it as a fun, catchy anthem about youth, while others criticized it for being formulaic and unoriginal.
Achievement
"This Is How We Do" received a certified Platinum status in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Live Performance
Perry performed the song live for the first time during her Prismatic World Tour in 2014.
International Popularity
Outside of the United States, the song also reached the top 40 on pop music charts in countries such as Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

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