Firework
Perry Katy 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 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
The lyrics of "Firework" by Katy Perry are a powerful and inspiring metaphor that encourage people to embrace their individuality and inner strength. In the first verse, Perry questions if anyone has ever felt like a plastic bag drifting in the wind, wishing to start again. This simile represents someone feeling lost in the shuffle, unimportant, and without a clear direction. The second and third verses continue this sense of worthlessness, with feelings of fragility and invisibility. But there is still hope because Perry then states that there's a spark inside everyone that can be ignited to shine bright and own the night like the Fourth of July fireworks. In the chorus, Perry challenges listeners to embrace their inner light and let their colors burst, making the world "go oh, oh, oh!" Perry is saying that the time is now, there is no reason to wait, and that we all need to let our lights shine.
Furthermore, in the bridge, Perry affirms that everyone is unique and cannot be replaced, and that the difficult times in life - represented by the metaphor of a hurricane - will eventually pass, opening doors to new opportunities. Perry maintains that these personal struggles might even help us find the perfect path that was meant for us, and when that moment happens, our hearts will glow like a lightning bolt. In the final repetition of the chorus, Perry is declaring that we each shine brighter than a moon and have the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Have you ever felt like you're worthless and disposable?
Drifting thought the wind
Seemingly lost without direction, purpose, or worth.
Wanting to start again
Wishing for a fresh start and a new beginning.
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Have you ever felt extremely fragile, vulnerable, and fragile?
Like a house of cards
Insinuating that their life feels insubstantial, unreliable, and subject to collapse.
One blow from caving in
Their world almost falls apart, even with the smallest setback.
Do you ever feel already buried deep
Have you ever felt like you're already too deep into a hopeless, helpless situation.
Six feet under scream
Feeling so deeply buried and forgotten that screaming for help is barely audible.
But no one seems to hear a thing
Feeling invisible, unheard, and irrelevant to those around them.
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Despite everything, there is still hope.
'Cause there's a spark in you
You may feel stuck or hopeless but there's still that intimate spark in you that has the potential to burst into flames.
You just gotta ignite the light
You have to find that spark within you and bring it to life.
And let it shine
Being authentic and true to oneself, and not hiding one's light under a rock.
Just own the night
Live like it's your last day, and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Like the Fourth of July
An allusion to fireworks exploding and sparking in the night sky, portraying an inspiring and empowering image.
'Cause baby you're a firework
You're one-of-a-kind explosive full of light and wonder.
Come on show 'em what your worth
Now is the time to showcase your talent and potential to others.
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
Leave them in awe and inspiration.
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
As you achieve your dreams and light up the world.
Come on let your colors burst
Be loud, bold and proud of who you are.
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down down down
Others are going to be inspired by you and may feel inferior by comparison.
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You don't need to undervalue yourself or let others undervalue you.
You're original, cannot be replaced
You are unique and incomparable, one-of-a-kind.
If you only knew what the future holds
The future holds many surprises and wonders for you.
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Affirming that after the storm comes the calm, the darkness comes the light.
Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed
All the rejections, disappointments, and closed doors will eventually make sense to you someday.
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
One door may lead to another, and eventually lead you to the perfect and fulfilling life you dreamed of.
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
Emphasizes that within you is the potential to ignite and shine brighter than ever before.
And when it's time, you'll know
When the time is right, everything will fall into place.
Boom, boom, boom
An onomatopoeic sound effect depicting fireworks exploding.
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
You're not just destined to shine, but also to shine brighter than others.
It's always been inside of you, you, you
All the potential and the greatness were always within you, you just needed to tap into it.
And now it's time to let it through
Now is the perfect time to release all the potential and greatness within you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Unison Rights S.L., 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
@recetasypan
If you are quarentiened
Remember
"After a hurricane
Comes a rainbow"
-Katy Perry 2010
The rainbow is coming... soon (July-2020)
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I think the rainbow hasn't came btw ._. (Aug-11-2021)
The rainbow is now here in terms of pandemic :)
(Jan-08-2023)
@alexjavovic6262
Who else just randomly listening old songs
@harry_styles_big_toe_tatto7704
Me lol
@daydream5664
Alex Javovic me I just don't like today's music even though I'm 13 but this song brings my childhood memories
@belledesade930
Happy Fourth of July
@markitabreaux6130
Alex jav
@jayden166
Yes
@eckbert835
Heute schon deine Windeln gewechselt?
@jimppajamppa2563
What about growing up with jontron's cover?
@supremeoverlordshaggy4909
Wodka Gorbatschow *didn't and grow
@matthewrodrick
I was in second grade when I hear this song.