"Bon Appétit" is a song by Katy Perry from her fifth studio album, Witness. The song features rap group, Migos and was released on April 28, 2017 as the album's official second single. A solo version featuring a new bridge was also serviced to radio. Perry said the song represents sexual liberation.
Background and release[]
In November 2016 Perry announced the song was going to be released On Christmas Eve. 2016 as promotional single Estonian The song was confirmed by Perry at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards during an interview on the red carpet with Ryan Seacrest. "There’s going to be all kinds of stuff on [the album] and don’t worry you’re going to have some of that good, old Katy Perry fluffy stuff that you love so much. I have one song called ‘Bon Appétit’ that I love."[1] Perry teased the track on her Instagram story on March 17, 2017.
On April 24, 2017 Perry sent out a newsletter which featured a recipe for the "World's Best Cherry Pie". The final step is a nod to the song, saying "Bon Appétit, Baby".[2] She later tweeted the recipe along with an image of cherry apple pie.[3] On April 26, 2017, Perry sent fans who baked Cherry Pies a black-colored menu, titled "TÉMOIN" which translates from French to "Witness". This is a nod to the name of the album, Witness. The same day Perry unveiled the official single artwork tweeting "Compliments to the chef."[4]
During a session on Instagram live Perry revealed her inspiration behind the song. After the writing sessions for the album, Perry's friend Lauren would say "Bon appétit b***h". Perry then thought to herself that she wanted to write a song called "Bon Appétit" for the album. To promote the song on the day of its release, Perry went to Times Square in a food truck to hand out cherry pies to fans. Perry also teamed up with Tasty on Facebook to demonstrate a cherry pie recipe. She performed the song live for the first time during the Met Gala 2017, where she was accompanied by Migos.
Music video[]
Dent De Cuir directed the song's music video, which was released on May 12, 2017 and features Chef Roy Choi. It first shows Perry wrapped in plastic before chefs cut the wrapping open and "start kneading her like dough" before she is boiled in a pot with carrots while singing her lyrics and Choi serves her as a meal. Migos watches and raps their verses as she then dances on a pole. Perry then is served a pie containing dismembered body parts.
The video has the fastest-growing views in 24 hours with over 14 million views, just beating out Adele's "Hello" music video from 2015.
Lyrics[]
(Migos)
Ay, yeah
Katy Perry
Migo', ay
(Katy Perry)
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven
Melt in your mouth, kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (woo)
Looks like you've been starving
You've got those hungry eyes (woo)
You could use some sugar
'Cause your levels ain't right (woo)
I'm a five-star Michelin
A Kobe flown in (woo)
You want what I'm cooking, boy
Let me take you (woo)
Under candle light
We can wine and dine
A table for two
And it's okay (woo)
If you take your time
Eat with your hands, fine
I'm on the menu, uh
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (woo)
So, you want some more?
Well, I'm open 24 (woo)
Wanna keep you satisfied
Customers always right (woo)
Hope you've got some room (oh)
For the world's best cherry pie (woo)
Gonna hit that sweet tooth (ay), boy
Let me take you (woo)
Under candle light
We can wine and dine
A table for two (for two)
And it's okay (woo)
If you take your time (ay)
Eat with your hands, fine (yeah)
I'm on the menu (go ahead)
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy (all that you want)
All that you can have, boy (ay)
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (bon appétit)
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven (fresh out the oven)
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin' (yeah)
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy (woo)
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (bon appétit)
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven (woo)
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (Quavo)
(Quavo)
Sweet potato pie (sweet)
It'll change your mind (change)
Got you running back for seconds (running)
Every single night
(Takeoff)
I'm the one they say can change your life (Takeoff)
No waterfall, she drippin' wet, you like my ice? (Blast)
She say she want a Migo night
Now I ask her, "What's the price?" (Hold on)
If she do right, told her "Get whatever you like" (Offset)
(Offset)
I grab her legs and now divide, aight (aight)
Make her do a donut when she ride, aight (woo)
Looking at the eyes of a dime, make you blind (go)
In her spine and my diamonds change the climate (go)
(Quavo)
Sweet tooth (sweet), no tooth fairy (no)
Whipped cream (whip), no dairy (milk)
She got her hot light on, screaming, "I'm ready" (ha)
But no horses, no carriage (woo, hey; go ahead)
(Katy Perry)
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy (all that you want)
All that you can have, boy (oh)
Got me spread like a buffet (ey)
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby, eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Appetite for seduction (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Fresh out the oven (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (bon appétit)
Under candlelight (yeah-yeah-yeah; woo)
Bon appétit baby (woo)
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (woo)
Looks like you've been starving
You've got those hungry eyes (woo)
You could use some sugar
'Cause your levels ain't right (woo)
I'm a five-star Michelin
A Kobe flown in (woo)
You want what I'm cooking, boy
Let me take you
Under candle light
We can wine and dine
A table for two
And it's okay (woo)
If you take your time
Eat with your hands, fine
I'm on the menu
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (woo)
So, you want some more?
Well, I'm open 24 (woo)
Wanna keep you satisfied
Customers always right (woo)
Hope you've got some room (oh)
For the world's best cherry pie (woo)
Gonna hit that sweet tooth, boy
Let me take you (woo)
Under candle light
We can wine and dine
A table for two
And it's okay (woo)
If you take your time
Eat with your hands, fine
I'm on the menu (go ahead)
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin'
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy
All that you can have, boy
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (bon appétit, baby)
Appetite for seduction (aha)
Fresh out the oven (mmh)
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin' (mmh)
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah (woo)
ah-ah-ah (go ahead)
Under candle light (under candle light)
We can wine and dine (we can wine and dine)
Please, just take your time
Eat with your hand, fine
I'm on the menu (wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Go ahead
'Cause I'm all that you want, boy (woo)
All that you can have, boy (oh)
Got me spread like a buffet
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby
Appetite for seduction
Fresh out the oven (oh-ah)
Melt in your mouth kind of lovin' (oh-na)
Bon a-, bon appétit, baby (woo)
Eh-eh-eh-eh (yeah-yeah-yeah; woo)
Bon appétit, baby (woo)
Gallery[]
Live performances[]
Digital release[]
Worldwide[]
LABEL | Capitol | |
RELEASED | April 27, 2017 | |
FORMAT | Digital | |
Cover photo by Rony Alwin Design by Rony Alwin |
Made in Digital |
TRACK LIST | LENGTH | |
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1. | Bon Appétit (feat. Migos) | 3:47 |
Official remix[]
LABEL | Capitol | |
RELEASED | May 17, 2017 | |
FORMAT | Digital | |
Cover photo by Rony Alwin Design by Rony Alwin |
Made in Digital |
TRACK LIST | LENGTH | |
---|---|---|
1. | Bon Appétit (Muna Remix) | 3:21 |
LABEL | Capitol | |
RELEASED | May 17, 2017 | |
FORMAT | Digital | |
Cover photo by Rony Alwin Design by Rony Alwin |
Made in Digital |
TRACK LIST | LENGTH | |
---|---|---|
1. | Bon Appétit (feat. Migos) [Martin Jensen Remix] | 2:57 |
LABEL | Capitol | |
RELEASED | May 17, 2017 | |
FORMAT | Digital | |
Cover photo by Rony Alwin Design by Rony Alwin |
Made in Digital |
TRACK LIST | LENGTH | |
---|---|---|
1. | Bon Appétit (feat. Migos) [3LAU Remix] | 3:04 |
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