Circle the Drain
Katy Perry
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This is the last time you say After the last line you break It's not even a holiday Nothing to celebrate You give a hundred reasons why And you say you're really gonna try If I had a nickel for every time I'd own the bank Thought that I was the exception I could reroute your addiction You could've been the greatest But you'd rather get wasted You fall asleep during foreplay Cause the pills you take are more your forte I'm not sticking around to watch you go down Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother Can't be your savior; I don't have the power I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain You say you have to write your rhymes Whatever helps you sleep at night You've become what you despise A stereotype You think you're so rock and roll But you're really just a joke Had the world in the palm of your hands But you fucking choked Should've been my team mate Could've changed your fate You say that you love me You won't remember in the morning You fall asleep during foreplay Cause the pills you take are more your forte I'm not sticking around to watch you go down Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother Can't be your savior; I don't have the power I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain You fall asleep during foreplay Cause the pills you take are more your forte I'm not sticking around to watch you go down Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother Can't be your savior; I don't have the power I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain Watch you circle the drain You fall asleep during foreplay Cause the pills you take are more your forte I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
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Written by: KATY PERRY, CHRISTOPHER STEWART, MONTE NUEBLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Circle the Drain" is one of the tracks in Katy Perry's third studio album, "Teenage Dream," released in 2010.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with substance abuse and broken relationships, reportedly inspired by Katy's relationship with Travie McCoy from the band Gym Class Heroes.
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Song CreditsPerry co-wrote the song with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Monte Neuble.
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Unusual ToneThe tone of "Circle the Drain" is noticeably darker and more aggressive than many of Perry’s more pop-infused tracks.
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Reaction to the SongThe song has received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with some praising its mature tone, while others criticized it for its harsh lyricism.
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Not a SingleEven though it was not released as a single, "Circle the Drain" still managed to chart due to digital downloads, reaching No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Genre BlendThe song is a blend of rock and pop music with elements of electronic music. Perry's vocal range for this song spans from G3 to E5.
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Lyrics Controversy"Circle the Drain" caused controversy due to its explicit lyrics. Some radio stations in the US modified the song before broadcasting it.
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Live PerformancesPerry performed the song during her California Dreams Tour in 2011-2012, which was her second concert tour promoting "Teenage Dream."
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in various television series, including the MTV series "Teen Mom 2."
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Travie's ResponseAfter the release, Travie McCoy, mentioned to have inspired the song, responded with mixed feelings, hinting at hurt but also understanding.
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Song Duration"Circle the Drain" has a duration of approximately four minutes and 32 seconds which makes it one of the longer tracks on the "Teenage Dream" Album.
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