Firework
Katy Perry
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Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting thought 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 scream 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 your 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 fallin' down down down 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 can 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 your 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 fallin' down down down 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 your 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 fallin' down down down Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
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Written by: Esther Dean, Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Katheryn Hudson
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Firework" is a song by American singer Katy Perry from her third studio album, "Teenage Dream." It was released by Capitol Records as the album's third single on October 18, 2010. The song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Genre and LyricsThe song is a self-empowerment anthem with influences of dance-pop and pop rock. Perry's inspiration for the song came from a metaphor about a plastic bag, which represented the feeling of being unremarkable and mundane, and then eventually becoming a "firework."
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Awards and Nominations"Firework" earned Perry several awards and nominations. It won a MTV Video Music Award for Video Of The Year in 2011. Additionally, Perry was nominated for Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Firework" was filmed in Budapest, Hungary. It features Perry and different individuals transforming into metaphorical fireworks, standing up against their fears and insecurities. Due to its positive message, the video has garnered over 1 billion views on YouTube as of 2020.
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Commercial SuccessApart from topping the Billboard Hot 100, "Firework" also reached number 1 in Canada and New Zealand, and reached the top five in several countries across Europe. The song has sold over 6 million copies in the United States as of 2012.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often interpreted as an empowerment anthem. It has also been used in many TV shows, movies, and commercials due to its universal theme of self-confidence and self-worth.
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Co-Writers and Producers"Firework" was written by Katy Perry, Ester Dean, Stargate (Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen), and Sandy Vee, all of whom also produced the song.
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Live PerformancesPerry performed "Firework" at many live events including the 53rd Grammy Awards, the 2010 American Music Awards, and the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015.
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Charity InvolvementA portion of the sales from "Firework" was donated to a non-profit organization, 'It Gets Better Project', which supports LGBTQ+ youth. This adds to Perry's consistent involvement in philanthropic activities.
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In Popular CultureNotably, "Firework" was used in the film "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" during a widely appreciated circus scene sequence.
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