Perry told the listening party that this track was a deliberate homage to Mariah Carey’s debut album, as well as the work of ’80s funk duo Wendy & Lisa. The result is a club-ready party jam with ’90s-style synths and a heavy 4/4 thump. As you might expect, Perry has fun with all the double-entendres the subject has to offer—by the end, she’s whispering “Happy birthday” like a perfect Marilyn.
Another song from Perry’s Stockholm sessions, “Love Me” was produced by “Toxic” masterminds Bloodshy & Avant, and we swear it sounds Scandinavian; it’s very clubby, very icy, and we think the drums come from a Sigur Ros song. The controlling ex makes another appearance, this time as the thing Katy needs to escape so that she can “be the one defining me.” The clubkids of Sweden will be uplifted for sure.
Is it a single? It might be a little too indie.
Could it go to no. 1? On the dance charts, maybe.
I SQUEELED..
anyways, it sounds interesting ,.. I will definitely give it a listen!
I'm so excited to hear the album now. Roar had me worried that it would be a TD rehash but the reviews make the tracks sound really promising and different.
I think I'll give it a listen and probably even buy it!
Bloodshy & Avant / Greg Kurstin 
