Perry told Billboard that the inspiration for the song came from an unlikely source. "My boyfriend showed me a paragraph out of Jack Kerouac's book On The Road, about people that are buzzing and fizzing and full of life and never say a commonplace thing. They shoot across the sky like a firework and make people go, 'Ahhh.' I guess that making people go 'ahhh' is kind of like my motto." ( Firework Songfacts).
Firework
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from cavin' in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Six feet under screams, 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 Fourth of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 a reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shineJust own the night
Like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
In Katy Perry's song Firework, the lyrics talk about feeling lost, insignificant, fragile and hopeless. The singer is asking if you've ever felt like a plastic bag that's drifting with the wind and wanting to start over or like a fragile house of cards that's about to cave in with the slightest of blows. These metaphors perfectly capture the vulnerable and directionless feelings that one can have in life. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that there's a spark of hope within every individual, and that spark can ignite a fire that will help them shine bright like fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Perry is trying to motivate and inspire listeners by telling them that they are unique and valuable, that they should embrace their individuality and be proud of who they are rather than trying to conform to others' expectations. She encourages them to believe in themselves and to let that spark ignite their inner confidence, so that they can show the world their true worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Have you ever felt worthless or insignificant, like a discarded piece of trash?
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you feel lost and searching for a fresh start in life?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Have you ever felt fragile, like you could be easily torn apart or defeated?
Like a house of cards, one blow from cavin' in?
Do you feel vulnerable, like one small setback could cause everything to fall apart?
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Do you feel like your problems are overwhelming and that you're suffocating under their weight?
Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thing
Are you struggling in silence, feeling like no one around you can hear your cries for help?
Do you know that there's still a chance for you?
Do you realize that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope?
'Cause there's a spark in you
Because deep down, there is a glimmer of light within you that can be kindled into a great flame.
You just gotta ignite the light
You just need to recognize the spark within yourself and fan it into a brilliant blaze that illuminates your path.
And let it shine
Allow your true self to shine through, unencumbered by fear or insecurity.
Just own the night
Embrace the darkness rather than fearing it, and learn to use it to your advantage.
Like the Fourth of July
Celebrate your own personal freedom and independence, just like the holiday commemorating America's independence.
'Cause baby, you're a firework
You are a unique, extraordinary individual with boundless potential and the ability to light up the world around you.
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Don't be afraid to prove yourself and demonstrate all that you're capable of achieving.
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
Leave those around you impressed and awestruck by your talents and inner strength.
As you shoot across the sky
By taking risks and pursuing your passions, you'll soar to new heights and achieve your wildest dreams.
Come on, let your colors burst
Don't be afraid to let your true self shine through and express yourself boldly and vibrantly.
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Your unique talents and individuality are going to inspire and amaze those around you.
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
You are capable of achieving greatness that will outshine even the most impressive accomplishments.
It's always been inside of you, you, you
All of the potential and ability you need to succeed has always existed within you, waiting to be unlocked.
And now it's time to let it through
It's time to shed your self-doubt and embrace your true worth to achieve everything you've ever wanted.
Boom, boom, boom
Metaphorical explosions of joy and success that await you once you unleash your potential.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Esther Dean, Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Katheryn Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gastonrafa
Lyrics :
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through 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 screams, 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 you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 a reason why all the doors are closed
So you could 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 4th of July
'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, make your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
@israelmunguia1881
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from cavin' in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Six feet under screams, 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 Fourth of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 a reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
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 you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
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 you're worth
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
@Kinsley1555
fire work katy perry
subject to change and adding harder stuff!
-16 ct military box
-4 genoa jump toss
-horizontal reg illusion toss
-plunges into flip flop toss turnaround
-up and roll
-vertical fingertwirl hop around
-swing swing flash into step down (ask sidney if need be)
-double turn
-flash getting onto one knee
-turn to grab second
-on both knees UDLR
-horizontal toss with neck wrap
-horizontal toss with 1/2 waist
-double up and roll
-vertical toss pass pass
-vertical toss front hand spin
-vertical under left arm
-drop illusion to drop 2nd
-vertical bow toss
-slit
-wrap series (neck wrap h turn around, 1/2 waist, arm wrap, ankle wrap)
@marilynjane
this is one of her best songs
@myklchan
this IS
@marilynjane
done, tks :-)
@savedgez
Because it was set in Budapest, Hungary 😌
@willritter4076
I'd be honored if some Katy Perry fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal cover of the 80s classic Praying for Time on my channel in tribute to the great GEORGE MICHAEL. Also a piano & vocal cover of Katy's TEENAGE DREAM. Thanks and peace.
@patriziabello3939
Marilyn Jane sei bravissima Katy Perry quando vengono i debiti rimangono tutti a bocca aperta Beh si vede che sei già brava Canti bene diciamo benissimo benissimo sì perché sei brava al primo inizio che canti Si vede che sei già bravissima e quindi io non posso mettere no mi piace perché sei brava quindi devo mettere mi piace bravissima che ti pare Sono fiera È contentissima per te
@Jingexz01
Good old days :(
@christmasitto1884
Yeah lol
@caspianhardin7521
Yeah same
@arianacastro8998
@@elleselle I was 1