Firework
Popkatz 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 caving in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
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-y-y
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 your 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 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-y-y
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-ough-ough
'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-y-y
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 this song, "Firework," Katy Perry tells a story of hope and perseverance, urging listeners to find their inner strength and overcome the obstacles in their life. She starts by asking a rhetorical question, "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?" This imagery refers to feeling directionless and unimportant, like a piece of litter floating aimlessly. Perry then asks if the listener has ever felt "paper thin," or fragile, like a house of cards, one blow away from collapsing. These lyrics convey an overwhelming feeling of vulnerability and fragility, with no clear path forward.
However, amidst this darkness, Perry reminds listeners that they still have a spark within them, capable of setting their life ablaze if they just ignite it. She encourages them to "let it shine" and "own the night like the Fourth of July," which typically symbolizes celebration and independence. Perry then goes on to use fireworks as a metaphor for the listener's inner light, saying, "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-y-y." The explosive nature of fireworks represents the listener's potential to light up the world with their unique talents and abilities.
Perry believes that everyone has the potential to be a dazzling light and should embrace their originality instead of feeling like they are a "waste of space." She encourages listeners to continue pushing forward and searching for the right path, convinced that everything happens for a reason. Perry sings, "Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed so you could open one that leads you to the perfect road." The song ends with Perry's call to action, "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-ough-ough."
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,
Do you ever feel useless and unimportant?
Drifting through the wind
Without any direction or purpose in life
Wanting to start again?
Desiring a fresh start and a new beginning
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Do you ever feel vulnerable and fragile?
Like a house of cards,
Fragile and unstable, with the potential to collapse at any moment
One blow from caving in?
On the verge of breaking down and falling apart
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Do you ever feel like you're in a hopeless situation?
6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing
Feeling helpless and unheard, even when you're screaming for help
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Despite the obstacles, there's still hope for a better future
'cause there's a spark in you
There's a small flame that burns inside you, waiting to be ignited
You just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine
You need to find the courage to let your true self shine through
Just own the night like the 4th of July
Embrace your uniqueness and be proud of who you are
'cause baby you're a firework
You're full of potential and capable of great things
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Prove to the world what you're capable of
Make 'em go "oh, oh, oh"
Leave people in awe of your abilities
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
As you achieve your dreams and soar to new heights
Come on, let your colors burst
Be yourself, express your individuality and authenticity
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Your unique qualities will impress and inspire others
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You should never feel worthless or insignificant
You're original, cannot be replaced
You are unique and irreplaceable
If you only knew what the future holds
There's a bright future ahead, full of endless possibilities
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Even after a tough time, good things can still come in the future
Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed
Maybe the reason why things haven't worked out is because there's a better opportunity waiting for you
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Sometimes setbacks and obstacles are necessary for guiding you towards the right path
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
You'll feel inspired and alive when you find something you're passionate about
And when it's time, you'll know
You'll instinctively know when the time is right to pursue your dreams
Boom, boom, boom
A metaphor for the excitement and vivacity that comes with pursuing your dreams
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Your potential and abilities shine even brighter than the moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
You've always had the potential inside you, waiting to be unleashed
And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough
Now's the time to let your true self shine through
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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
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