Hello Kitty

Avril Lavigne

About Hello Kitty

"Hello Kitty" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, taken from her self-titled fifth studio album, Avril Lavigne (2013). The song was released as a Japan-only fourth single. It was written by Lavigne, Chad Kroeger, David Hodges and Martin Johnson. Production was handled by Kroeger and Hodges, with additional production by Brandon Paddock and Kyle Moorman. Musically, "Hello Kitty" is a J-pop, dubstep, and EDM song, featuring an electro-influenced drop. The song was influenced by her obsession with all things related to the Japanese brand Hello Kitty, and has some sexual content. The song was mostly panned by music critics, who criticized its sound and called it immature, while a few critics praised the song saying it is unique and playful. Lavigne shot a music video for the track in Japan and was released on 21 April 2014. It was met with negative reviews by critics, with Billboard labeling it "abhorrent" and "lazy". The video's depiction of Japanese culture was accused of being racist and offensive by a number of Western Twitter users, whereas Twitter reactions in Japan were generally favorable. Due to the video's popularity, the song charted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the second highest charting single from the album. 


Year:
2013
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Mina sako arigato, k-k-k-kawaii
K-k-k-kawaii.

Mom's not home tonight
So we can roll around, have a pillow fight
Like a major rager OMFG

Let's all slumber party
Like a fat kid on a pack of Smarties
Someone chuck a cupcake at me

It's time for spin the bottle
Not gonna talk about it tomorrow
Keep it just between you and me

Let's play truth or dare now
We can roll around in our underwear how
Every silly kitty should be

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so pretty pretty
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Stay with me

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so silly silly
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Play with me

Kawaii
Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so pretty
Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so silly

Wake up, got a secret
Pinky swear that you're gonna keep it
I've got something you need to see

Let's be friends forever
I wanna do everything with you together
Come and play with Kitty and me

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so pretty pretty
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Stay with me

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so silly silly
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Play with me

Kawaii
Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so pretty
Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so silly

Mina sako arigato! Kawaii!
Mina sako arigato! Kawaii!
Kawaii!
Kawaii!
Kawaii!
Kawaii!
Meow.

Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so pretty
Hello Kitty, hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, you're so silly

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so pretty pretty
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Stay with me

Come come Kitty Kitty
You're so silly silly
Don't go Kitty Kitty
Play with me

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Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronunciation: /ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; AV-ril lə-VEEN; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million. In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go. more »

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Written by: Chad Kroeger, Avril Ramona Lavigne, Dave Hodges, Martin Johnson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Hello Kitty" by Avril Lavivan was released as a single in 2014 from her self-titled studio album.
Music Genre
The song is a mix of genre styles, it prominently features elements of pop, dubstep, and electro.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Lavigne's personal love for the Japanese character Hello Kitty and the Japanese culture overall, particularly their pop music known as J-Pop.
Song Writing and Production
Not only was "Hello Kitty" written by Avril Lavigne herself, but also by her husband at the time, Chad Kroeger from the rock band Nickelback, as well as David Hodges and Martin Johnson.
Music Video Authenticity
The music video was filmed in Tokyo, Japan to capture an authentic cultural feel.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by renowned video director, Hisashi Kikuchi.
Controversy
Despite its colorful and playful video, "Hello Kitty" was surrounded by controversy and allegations of cultural appropriation and racism, which Lavigne vehemently denied.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy, "Hello Kitty" managed to chart in several countries, peaking at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Live Performances
Avril Lavigne performed the song live during The Avril Lavigne Tour.
Collaboration with Sanrio
On the day of the song's release, Sanrio, the company that created Hello Kitty, tweeted about their collaboration with Lavigne, further fueling the song's popularity.
Criticism
Critics generally panned the song due to its bubblegum pop style being different from Lavigne's usual pop rock.
Sugary Theme
The lyrics of "Hello Kitty" include many references to the Japanese sweet treats like "Sake", "Sashimi", "Mochi", and "Dango", matching the sugar-coated feeling of the song itself.

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