Teenage Dream is the third studio album by American singer Katy Perry. Musically, the record contains songs in the genres of pop and rock , [2] with influences of disco , electronic , funk , house , gothic rock , Hi-NRG , and hip hop laced throughout the album. Lyrically, it revolves around young love, partying, self-empowerment, and personal growth. Perry co-wrote every song on the album, and also worked with a number of producers and writers, including Dr. However, the album has retrospectively received general acclaim from music critics, landing on multiple decade-end best album lists. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard , selling , copies in its first week.

You think I'm pretty without any make-up on You think I'm funny when I tell the punch line wrong I know you get me, so I'll let my walls come down, down. Before you meet me I was alright But things were kinda heavy, you brought me to life Now every February you'll be my valentine, valentine. Let's go all the way tonight No regrets, just love We can dance until we die You and I we'll be young forever. You make me feel like I'm living a Teenage Dream, the way you turn me on I can't sleep Let's run away and don't ever look back Don't ever look back. My heart stops when you look at me Just one touch, now baby, I believe This is real So take a chance and don't ever look back Don't ever look back. We drove to Cali and got drunk on the beach Got a motel and built a floor out of sheets I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I'm complete.

It was released as the second single from her third studio album of the same name on July 23, Perry and Bonnie McKee wrote many songs with youthful themes in mind, but they were rejected by producers Benny Blanco and Dr. Blanco showed them The Teenagers ' single "Homecoming", and McKee imagined "Teenage Dream" as a throwback song to the euphoric feelings of being in love as a teenager. They met with Max Martin in Perry's hometown of Santa Barbara, California and started writing the track at Playback Recording Studio, which Perry later described as a pure moment for her. After Perry recorded her vocals, McKee presented her idea and the chorus was rewritten.

You think I'm pretty without any makeup on You think I'm funny when I tell the punch line wrong I know you get me, so I let my walls come down, down. Before you met me, I was alright But things were kinda heavy You brought me to life Now every February, you'll be my Valentine, Valentine. Let's go all the way tonight No regrets, just love We can dance until we die You and I, we'll be young forever. You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream The way you turn me on, I can't sleep Let's run away and don't ever look back Don't ever look back.