Save as Draft

Katy Perry

About Save as Draft

"Save as Draft" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her fifth studio album, Witness (2017). It was sent to adult contemporary radio in the United States on June 26, 2017 by Capitol Records, as the record's fourth single. The track was written by Perry, Noonie Bao, Dijon McFarlane, Nicholas Audino, Lewis Hughes and its producer Elof Loelv. Musically, "Save as Draft" is a mid-tempo power ballad, which lyrically portrays a warning about coming to terms with an ex. Reviewers gave mixed reviews of "Save as Draft" following its release. While receiving praise for its sensibility and innovation on the subject matter, it was also called mediocre and inferior to other tracks on Witness. The song also drew comparisons to the music of Sam Smith, Lorde, and Timbaland. Commercially, "Save as Draft" reached numbers 14 and 19 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 component charts, respectively, in the United States. It was aided by several live performances, including during her concert tour Witness: The Tour (2017–2018) and four-day YouTube live stream Katy Perry Live: Witness World Wide (2017). 


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2017
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I remember when you used to be my every other thought
But now my calendar's so full, it's easier to move on
Sometimes I swear I pass your SUV on Sunset Boulevard
I don't f*ck with change, but lately I've been flipping coins a lot

I struggle
I juggle
I could just throw a line to you
But I should let sleeping dogs lie 'cause I know better, baby
I write it
Erase it
Repeat it
But what good will it do
To reopen the wound
So I take a deep breath
And I save as draft

You don't have to subtweet me
My number's always been the same
But all's been said and done
Will we ever really close this case?
Yeah, I will always be here for you, but I could no longer stay
Still my body goes in shock every time I hear your name

I struggle
I juggle
I could just throw a line to you
But I should let sleeping dogs lie 'cause I know better, baby
I write it
Erase it
Repeat it
But what good will it do
To reopen the wound
So I take a deep breath
And I save as draft

I've heard you've done some changing
I've been rearranging
Wish that I could know, but I just don't know
Never get that time back
Fear we'd fall in old traps
Why can't we just let go
Staring at a fork in the fucking road

I struggle
I juggle
I could just throw a line to you
But I should let sleeping dogs lie 'cause I know better, baby
I write it
Erase it
Repeat it
But what good will it do
To reopen the wound
So I take a deep breath
And I save as draft

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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: DIJON MCFARLANE, ELOF FRED KARL LOELV, KATY PERRY, LEWIS BERESFORD HUGHES, NICHOLAS VALENTINO AUDINO, NOONIE BAO

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"Save as Draft" is a song in Katy Perry's fifth studio album, "Witness," which was released on June 9, 2017.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of pop music with electronic elements, and has been categorized as an electropop and synth-pop song.
Songwriting Contributors
Katy Perry co-wrote "Save as Draft" with songwriters Sarah Hudson, Ferras Alqaisi, and producer/songwriters Martin Karl Sandberg known as Max Martin, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, the latter two are from the production team known as Stargate.
Song Concept
The theme of "Save as Draft" is centered around the dilemma of sending an emotional text to an ex-lover, before deciding to 'save as draft' instead.
Public Interpretations
It has been speculated by fans and critics that "Save as Draft" was written about Perry's ex-boyfriend, John Mayer.
Perry's Expression
Katy Perry once mentioned that "Save as Draft" was the most difficult song to write on the album, due to its personal nature.
Critical Reviews
The song received a mix of positive and negative reviews from critics. Some appreciate its emotional depth and introspective lyrics, while others found it less memorable compared to Perry's other tracks.
Live Performances
Perry has performed the song live on several occasions like during her "Witness: The Tour" series, and a stripped-down performance at the playback show "Live Lounge."
Promotional Activity
Despite not being released as a single, it received some airplay and was used as promotional material for the album.
Chart Performance
The song, although not officially released as a single, managed to make its way onto the charts. It peaked at No. 67 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart.
Music Video
There isn't an official music video for "Save as Draft".
Song Length
The official duration of the song is four minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Song Mood
The song sets a somewhat moody and emotional tone, reflecting the singer’s internal conflict about revisiting a past relationship.
Collaborations
"Save as Draft" did not feature any collaborations with other artists.

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