Firework
Karmin Lyrics


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Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in
Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the 4th of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em goin "Oh, oh, oh!"

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon




Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Overall Meaning

"Firework" is a powerful and empowering pop song by the American duo Karmin. At its core, the song is about self-acceptance and finding your own light in the face of adversity. The song opens by comparing the listener to a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, and wanting to start again. This line sets a tone of feeling lost and aimless. The second verse gives a similar sense of hopelessness, as the listener feels paper-thin and like their life could collapse at any moment. In the chorus, however, the tone shifts as the song encourages the listener to ignite their own light and take control of their life. The line "Cause baby you're a firework" is a reminder that each person is special and unique, and their worth cannot be measured by anyone else's standards. The song continues to inspire confidence in the listener, encouraging them to let their colors burst and leave those around them speechless.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Do you ever feel like you're just floating aimlessly, without purpose?


Drifting through the wind
Moving with no clear destination or direction?


Wanting to start again
Feeling like you need a fresh start or a new beginning?


Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Do you ever feel incredibly fragile and vulnerable?


Like a house of cards
Like anything could make you fall apart or collapse?


One blow from caving in
One negative thing could cause everything to fall apart?


Do you ever feel already buried deep
Do you ever feel like you're in over your head and can't escape?


Six feet under scream
Feeling like you're struggling and no one can hear or understand your pain?


But no one seems to hear a thing
Feeling like your struggles go unnoticed or unheard?


Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Do you know that even in difficult circumstances, there's still hope?


Cause there's a spark in you
Because there's still a glimmer of light, potential or talent within you?


You just gotta ignite the light
You just have to take that first step and start to seize opportunities?


And let it shine
And let your talents and potential be seen by others?


Just own the night
Take control and make the most of the moment?


Like the 4th of July
A time of celebration and fireworks, symbolizing your accomplishments shining for all to see?


Cause baby you're a firework
Because you are amazing and full of potential?


Come on show 'em what your worth
Prove yourself and demonstrate your value and importance?


Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
Impress people so much that they are in awe and have no words to say?


As you shoot across the sky-y-y
As you make your mark and your accomplishments become known to all?


Come on let your colors burst
Let your talents and personality really come to life?


You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own
You're going to amaze everyone, making them fall to the ground or be flabbergasted?


You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You don't have to feel like you're meaningless or unimportant?


You're original, cannot be replaced
You are unique and one-of-a-kind and can never be replaced or duplicated?


If you only knew what the future holds
If you had a better idea of what was coming next?


After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Even though hard times come, there is always hope and a brighter future?


Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
Perhaps you're being redirected to a better path and that's why things aren't working out in the present?


So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
So you can find a path that is just right for you and leads to achieving your goals?


Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
Like a sudden surge of energy or realization, your heart will be motivated by something big?


And when it's time, you'll know
And when the right moment comes, you'll be ready and confident?


Boom, boom, boom
The sound of success and accomplishment, emphasized by the word 'boom'?


Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Reaching levels of achievement that are even higher than expected?


It's always been inside of you, you, you
The potential for success or greatness has always been within you?


And now it's time to let it through
And it's time to let that potential shine and be seen by the world?


You're gonna leave 'em goin "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're going to impress everyone to such a degree that they won't know what to say?




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Esther Dean, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Katy Perry, Sandy Julien Wilhelm

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Comments from YouTube:

Killingstone1

Katy perry is the best. Karmin will never have a voice like she has.

Jordan Thorne

i live in Tennessee if i knew she was going to be in Nashville i would have went i live 2 hours away!!!!! lol

kaylie marotz

katy perry is better but she really good

Ashyung

Of course Karmin is better than katy perry

kaylie marotz

i do to

Keagan O'Malley

haha hater karmin is way better...

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