I Do Not Hook Up

About I Do Not Hook Up

"I Do Not Hook Up" is a song performed by American pop singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted (2009). The song was composed by Greg Wells, Kara DioGuardi and American singer and songwriter Katy Perry. Perry had originally written the song for her own album, but following her removal from the Def Jam label, she gave the song and "Long Shot" to Clarkson for her fourth album. RCA Records serviced the song to mainstream radios in the United States on April 14, 2009. "I Do Not Hook Up" is a dance-rock and power pop song that is structured upon a muscular arrangement with lyrics about empowerment and healthy relationships. "I Do Not Hook Up" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its arrangement and Clarkson's vocals. Some music critics gave different interpretations of the song's message. The song fared well domestically, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold nearly 700,000 downloads. It was also certified gold in Canada and Australia while peaking within the top 20 in both regions. The song failed to make as strong of an impact in several other international markets, peaking within the lower regions of the charts in countries like Austria and Germany. The accompanying music video for "I Do Not Hook Up" was released on May 1, 2009 in the United States. It portrays Clarkson in a bar in pursuit of man by attempting to draw attention to herself. more »