ARTIFICIAL – English Lyrics

• By: Katy Perry, JID
• Album: 143

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Katy Perry and JID's thought-provoking track, "ARTIFICIAL," a captivating blend of pop and hip-hop that explores the complexities of our digital world. Through its evocative lyrics and unique sound, you'll gain insight into modern themes of artificial intelligence and authentic human connection, making it a powerful song for cultural reflection and language learning.

[English]

Who's gonna save us

From losin' our minds?

Oh, you're so dangerous

Devil in disguise

Why you so, why you so

Why you so, why you so artificial?

You get me divin' deep in your system

I'm just a prisoner in your prison

You got me hooked on your algorithm

Are you real or artificial?

So what's the deal, huh?

Tell me, are you fake or are you real, huh?

How do I connect if I can't feel ya?

Sooner or later, I will reveal ya

Artificial, so what you thinkin'?

Do you put emotions over reason?

Are you gonna love me like a human?

Can you touch me in a simulation?

Who's gonna save us

From losin' our minds?

Oh, you're so dangerous

Devil in disguise

Baby, tell me, tell me

Does your heart beat, heart beat? (Oh)

Who's gonna save us

From losin' our minds?

Why you so, why you so

Why you so, why you so artificial? (Uh, look)

Am I trapped in a maze? Are we lost in the matrix?

Animalistic instinct, it's all nature

Behind enemy lines of animation

Scribbled upon a page, we're stuck in a simulation

Stuck in between a rock and a hard place

You know the sayin', I'm dealin' with similar situations

I see the angles that everybody takin'

Angels, demons, a lot of demonstrations

Artificial intelligent information

I been developin' truth

I took a bite into the bitterest forbidden fruit

It's not a vitamin, venom, it's unpredictable

Too many vices, I hear the voices, silence then silence

It's gettin' closer, I'm closin' my eyelids

But when it's over, my head to the sky

And I realize everybody wears a disguise

Who's gonna save us

From losin' our minds?

Oh, you're so dangerous

Devil in disguise

Baby, tell me, tell me (tell me)

Does your heart beat, heart beat? (Oh)

Who's gonna save us

From losin' our minds?

Why you so, why you so

Why you so, why you so artificial?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
artificial /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ B2	adjective - made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
devil /ˈdɛvəl/ B1	noun - a supernatural being associated with evil and temptation
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - a means of altering one's appearance to conceal identity verb - to conceal the nature of something
simulation /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ B2	noun - the imitation of a situation or process
algorithm /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ B2	noun - a procedure or set of rules followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
real /riːəl/ A1	adjective - actually existing or occurring
fake /feɪk/ A2	adjective - not genuine; counterfeit noun - something that is not genuine
matrix /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ B2	noun - a surrounding substance or environment in which something new originates
instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ B1	noun - an innate, natural tendency
animation /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/ B2	noun - the process of bringing something to life through movement
human /ˈhjuːmən/ A1	adjective - relating to people or mankind noun - a human being
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong feeling of affection noun - a strong feeling of deep affection
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ A2	adjective - likely to cause harm or injury
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
beat /biːt/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically or pulsate noun - a regular rhythm or pulse
truth /truːθ/ A2	noun - that which is true or fact
venom /ˈvɛnəm/ B2	noun - a toxic substance produced by some animals

Key Grammar Structures

• Who's gonna save us from losin' our minds?

  ➔ Contraction (gonna) and Present Continuous (losin')

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a contraction of 'going to', and 'losin'' is the present continuous form of 'lose', indicating an ongoing action.

• Oh, you're so dangerous, Devil in disguise

  ➔ Present Simple (you're) and Appositive (Devil in disguise)

  ➔ 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are' in the present simple tense. 'Devil in disguise' is an appositive, renaming the subject.

• Why you so, why you so artificial?

  ➔ Ellipsis (Why you so...)

  ➔ The phrase uses ellipsis, omitting 'are' for a more informal, rhythmic effect.

• I'm just a prisoner in your prison

  ➔ Present Simple (I'm) and Prepositional Phrase (in your prison)

  ➔ 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am'. 'In your prison' is a prepositional phrase modifying 'prisoner'.

• Are you real or artificial?

  ➔ Disjunctive Question (or)

  ➔ The use of 'or' presents a disjunctive question, offering two alternatives.

• Artificial, so what you thinkin'?

  ➔ Ellipsis (so what you thinkin')

  ➔ The phrase uses ellipsis, omitting 'are' for a more informal tone.

• Can you touch me in a simulation?

  ➔ Modal Verb (Can) and Prepositional Phrase (in a simulation)

  ➔ 'Can' is a modal verb expressing ability. 'In a simulation' is a prepositional phrase indicating the context.

• Am I trapped in a maze? Are we lost in the matrix?

  ➔ Tag Questions (Am I...? Are we...?)

  ➔ Tag questions are added to statements to turn them into questions, seeking confirmation.