Critical reception of "Blow" has been generally positive, with most critics praising the song's hook, opening, and party anthem vibe, though some found the chorus uninspiring and ordinary. Kesha's vocal work throughout the song was met with mixed reaction: some critics felt that she was both sassy and brash, while other critics felt that her personality was missing from the song. Commercially, "Blow" reached the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and Australia, becoming her sixth consecutive top-ten hit in both countries as a solo artist. The song also reached the top ten in New Zealand, and the top 20 in Canadian Hot 100 in Canada.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero and was released February 25, 2011. The video co-stars actor James Van Der Beek, who plays Kesha's nemesis. Piliero and Kesha came up with the video's concept and is intended to be simplistic, a video that is cool and random. Reception of the video by critics were positive, with the mid-video dialogue scene's humor being highlighted.
The music video for "Blow" was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero. The video was released on February 25, 2011. Kesha wanted the video to be "different, a video that was cool and random". The director, Piliero, came up with the idea for the video's mythological aspect saying, "I had this idea running in my head with just the idea of unicorns, If I massacred unicorns, they could bleed rainbows. I'm a fan of violence and I'm always trying to find a way to make it OK." While being interviewed Piliero spoke of the collaboration with Kesha, explaining her point of view on the video, "Before we started filming, we had quite a few talks. She was adamant you can't back away from the crazy; everything about the idea she loved and she enforced the fact that she wanted to embrace every aspect of it and really go for it, On set, she was having fun. She was like, 'I want to lick a unicorn.' It was rad working with her because there definitely wasn't a sense of her feeling awkward about stuff or detached; no ego. It felt like we had worked together before."
Blow
Ke$ha Lyrics
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Dance
Back door cracked, we don't need a key
We get in for free
No VIP sleaze
Drink that Kool-Aid, follow my lead
Now you're one of us
It's time to kill the lights
And shut the DJ down
This place's about to
Tonight, we're takin' over
No one's getting out
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to
Now what? (What?) We're taking control
We get what we want
We do what you don't
Dirt and glitter cover the floor
We're pretty and sick
We're young and we're bored (ha)
It's time to lose your mind
And let the crazy out (this place about to)
Tonight, we're taking names
'Cause we don't mess around
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to
Go-go-go insane, go insane
Throw some glitter, make it rain on 'em
Let me see them hands
Let me, let me see them hands
Go insane go insane
Throw some glitter, make it rain on 'em
Let me see them hands
Let me, let me see them hands
We are taking over (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Get used to it, okay?
(Blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This place about to
The lyrics of Ke$ha's song "Blow" tell a story of a wild and crazy night out on the town. The singer invites her listeners to join her in crashing a party without needing an invitation or VIP access, with the promise of a good time. The chorus repeats the phrase "This place about to blow," which suggests that the party is about to get even crazier and out of control. The next verse suggests that they are going to take over the party and do what they want, with no regard for consequences.
The song has a playful and carefree tone, encouraging listeners to let loose and have fun. The use of glitter in the lyrics represents this playful and carefree attitude. Overall, the song is a tribute to living in the moment and enjoying life to its fullest without worrying about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Back door cracked, we don't need a key
We don't need permission to enter, we make our own way
We get in for free, no VIP sleaze
We don't need money or status to be accepted
Drink that Kool-Aid, follow my lead, now you're one of us, you're coming with me
Once you give in to the group mentality, you'll be included and taken along with us
It's time to kill the lights and shut the DJ down
We're taking control and making our own rules for the night
This place's about to tonight, we're takin' over, no one's getting out
We're not stopping until our energy and influence completely overtake this place
We get what we want, we do what you don't
We have the power and freedom to do things our way, without the restrictions and conformity that holds others back
Dirt and glitter cover the floor, we're pretty and sick, we're young and we're bored
Our surroundings are wild and chaotic, but we're drawn to it and find beauty in the madness
It's time to lose your mind and let the crazy out
We're embracing our wild and uninhibited side, breaking free from societal norms and expectations
Tonight, we're taking names, 'cause we don't mess around
We're not just here to have fun, we're making an impact and leaving a lasting impression on this place and everyone here
Go-go-go insane, go insane, throw some glitter, make it rain on 'em
Let loose and have fun, let our energy and excitement be contagious
Let me see them hands, let me, let me see them hands
Get involved and show your enthusiasm, participation is key
We are taking over, get used to it, okay?
We're not backing down, our energy and influence will continue to dominate and inspire
This place about to blow, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, blow-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This atmosphere is about to explode in excitement and energy, and we're at the center of it all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KLAS FRANS AHLUND, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, KESHA SEBERT, ALLAN PETER GRIGG, BENJAMIN LEVIN
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