Dressing Up
Katy Perry · Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection [2012]
You wanna pet my kitty, you're such a dirty doggy
It's your lucky night, 'cause I'm in the mood
I'm feeling spicy, I'm feeling real naughty
Pick a part, you dream it up
A dark vixen, a Lolita
Oh Boy tell me your fantasy
Tonight the night I'm dressing up for you
I can tell you're obsessed, your shortness of breath
Ooh, my cookie monster wants a taste test
Be a good boy, and I'll show you the rest
To my little voyeur wants to play explorer
Pick a part, you dream it up
Librarian, dominatrix
Oh Boy tell me your fantasy
Tonight's the night
Tonight I'm gonna come alive
Make you forget about your nine to five
Are you ready for your blood to rise?
Tonight's the night I'm dressing up for you (Dressing up)
You're getting hot, so let's call the nurse
Who will feel a fever, let's take your temperature
Better behave or a police officer will have to hold you down
Give you what you deserve
Pick a part, you dream it up
Use your imagination
Oh Boy, I'll be your fantasy
Tonight's the night
Tonight I'm gonna come alive
Make you forget about your nine to five
Are you ready for your blood to rise?
Tonight's the night I'm dressing up for you
Tonight I'm gonna come alive
Make you forget about your nine to five
Are you ready for your blood to rise?
Tonight's the night I'm dressing up for you
Tide, Tight, Tip, Teasing
Push, Pull, Pressure, Pleasing
Beads of sweat, drip down your neck
Breathing deep gaining speed, about to peak
Trembling, Trembling, Trembling
Tonight I'm gonna come alive
Make you forget about your nine to five
Are you ready for your blood to rise?
Tonight's the night I'm dressing up for you
Tonight I'm gonna come alive
Make you forget about your nine to five
Are you ready for your blood to rise?
Tonight's the night I'm dressing up for you
I'm dressing up, I'm dressing up
I'm dressing up, I'm dressing up
I'm dressing up, I'm dressing up
For you, I'm dressing up
I'm dressing up for you
Dressing Up - Katy Perry
Katy Perry's "Dressing Up" serves as a vibrant centerpiece on her 2012 album Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, embodying the pop sensibilities of her mid-career peak. The track features a polished production style characteristic of the era, blending upbeat rhythms with melodic hooks that defined her discography during this period. As part of the Teenage Dream catalog, the song reflects Perry's ability to craft anthemic pop tracks designed for radio play and live performance. It stands alongside other notable recordings from the same era, such as "Firework" and "Extra-Terrestrial," contributing to her status as a dominant force in contemporary pop music. The recording captures the optimistic and energetic spirit often associated with her work during the early 2010s.