E.T. (feat. Kanye West)

Katy Perry's 'E.T.' featuring Kanye West is a song that delves into the theme of otherworldly love and attraction. The lyrics describe a love so intense and unique that it feels alien and supernatural. Perry uses the metaphor of an extraterrestrial to express the extraordinary nature of this connection, suggesting that the person she is singing about is from 'a whole 'nother world, a different dimension,' which makes the relationship feel new and exciting. The use of cosmic and science fiction imagery serves to elevate the love interest above the ordinary, placing them in a realm of fantasy and heightened experience.

Kanye West's opening verse adds a more provocative edge to the song, with references to his own celebrity status and sexual prowess. His lyrics play with the theme of the unknown and the allure of the forbidden, as he positions himself as an 'alien' and 'big-headed astronaut.' This ties into the song's overarching theme of embracing the unfamiliar and the thrill of the unexplored. West's verse complements Perry's chorus and verses, which oscillate between vulnerability and a desire to surrender to this otherworldly love, even if it means being 'infected' with the lover's 'poison' or being 'ready for abduction.'

The song's chorus, with its repeated requests to 'kiss me' and 'take me,' speaks to a longing to be consumed by this love, to become a 'victim' to its power. The duality of danger and desire is a common thread throughout the song, as Perry expresses a willingness to 'risk it all' for the chance to be with this person who is so different from anyone else. The allure of the alien is a metaphor for the magnetic pull of a love that is both inexplicable and irresistible, transcending the boundaries of the ordinary.