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Artist
Katy Perry
Album
Prism
Year
2013
Genre
Pop
Languages
english

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"Dark Horse" is a Pop song by Katy Perry released in 2013 from the album "Prism".

Pop
2013
Prism
English
Katy Perry

Dark Horse Lyrics

Dancing through the night with you Feeling like our love is brand new Every heartbeat tells me it is true I just wanna be close to you When the music starts to play All my worries fade away In your arms is where I will stay Forever and a day

Song Story

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Katy Perry's song "Dark Horse", featured on the album "Prism", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Pop
2013

Dark Horse

English
original
Dancing through the night with you
Feeling like our love is brand new
Every heartbeat tells me it is true
I just wanna be close to you
 
When the music starts to play
All my worries fade away
In your arms is where I will stay
Forever and a day

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
English
original

Verified Artist

These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Dark Horse by Katy Perry?

The songwriters of "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry include Katy Perry, Dr. Luke.

What is the BPM of Dark Horse?

"Dark Horse" by Katy Perry has a BPM of 132.

What key is Dark Horse in?

"Dark Horse" by Katy Perry is in the key of Bb minor.

What genre is "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry?

"Dark Horse" by Katy Perry is classified as Pop.

When was "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry released?

"Dark Horse" was released in 2013 as part of the album "Prism".

What album is "Dark Horse" from?

"Dark Horse" is from the album "Prism" by Katy Perry, released in 2013.

People Also Ask

What song is "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry?
"Dark Horse" is a Pop song by Katy Perry released in 2013 from the album "Prism".
Who wrote "Dark Horse"?
"Dark Horse" was written by Katy Perry, Dr. Luke.

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