: The track is an electronic and hip-hop hybrid. It draws heavily from dubstep , techno , and industrial rock , featuring a dark, thumping beat that stands in contrast to Perry's usual "bubblegum" pop style.

: It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , making Teenage Dream one of the few albums in history to produce five No. 1 singles. It is certified Diamond by the RIAA. Critical Reception The Number Ones: Katy Perry's “E.T.” (Feat. Kanye West)

: The lyrics use extraterrestrial metaphors to describe an intense, out-of-this-world romantic and sexual connection.