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"Mannequin" is a song by Katy Perry from her mainstream debut album, One of the Boys. The song is about the same ex-boyfriend who is the subject in "Ur So Gay".
Live performances[]
The song was performed live during the Hello Katy Tour.
Lyrics[]
How do I get closer to you
When you keep it all on mute
How will I know
The right way to love you
Usually the queen of figuring out
Breaking down a man is no work out
But I have no clue
How to get through to you
Oh oh oh
I wanna hit you just to see if you cry
I keep knocking on wood
Hoping there's a real boy inside
'Cause you're not a man
You're just a mannequin
I wish you could feel
That my love is real
But you're not a man
I wish I could just turn you on
Put a battery in and make you talk
Even pull a string
For you to say anything
But with you there is no guarantee
Only expired warranty
A bunch of broken parts
But I can't seem to find your heart
Oh
I'm such a fool
I'm such a fool
I'm such a fool
This one's outta my hands
I can't put you back together again
'Cause you're not a man
You're just a mannequin
I wish you could feel
That my love is real
But you're not a man
You're just a toy
Could you ever be a real, real boy
And understand
But you're not a man
If the past is the problem
Our future could solve them baby
I could bring you to life
If you let me inside baby
It'll hurt
But in the end
You'll be a man
'Cause you're not a man
You're just a mannequin
I wish you could feel
That my love is real
But you're not a man
You're just a toy
Could you ever be a real, real boy
And understand
But you're not a man
Credits[]
Personnel
- All instruments — Greg Wells
- Recorded — Luke Tozour at Rocket Carousel Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
- Mixed — Greg Wells at Rocket Carousel Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
Publishing
- Published by When I'm Rich You'll Be My Bitch [ASCAP] administrated by WB Music Corp.
References[]
- One of the Boys Booklet
- ASCAP