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| - %22I Do Not Hook Up%22 is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted (2009). The song was composed by Greg Wells, Kara DioGuardi and American singer and songwriter Katy Perry. Perry had originally written the song for her own album, but following her removal from the Def Jam label, she gave the song and %22Long Shot%22 to Clarkson for her fourth album. RCA Records serviced the song to mainstream radios in the United States on April 14, 2009. %22I Do Not Hook Up%22 is a dance-rock song that is structured upon a muscular arrangement with lyrics about empowerment and healthy relationships.%22I Do Not Hook Up%22 received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its arrangement and Clarkson's vocals. Some music critics gave different interpretations of the song's message. The song fared well domestically, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold nearly 700,000 downloads. It was also certified gold in Canada and Australia while peaking within the top 20 in both regions. The song failed make an impact in several international markets, peaking within the lower regions of the charts in countries like Austria and Germany. The accompanying music video for %22I Do Not Hook Up%22 was released on May 1, 2009 in the United States. It portrays Clarkson in a bar in pursuit of man by attempting to draw attention to herself.
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