Katy Perry has just released her new single, Firework, and
I’m loving everything about it!
The beat is very catchy and danceable – a sure number in the
top 40’s.
What I find a little different about this single as compared
to her other songs from her “Hot n Cold” album is the intensity of the lyrics.
"I think that's
why I wrote it, is because I really believe in people and I believe that people
have a spark to be a firework," she told MTV News at Sunday night's MTV Europe Music Awards in
Madrid.
"It's just up to them, and a lot of times it's only us that's standing in
the way of reaching our goals, fulfilling our destinies, being the best version
of who we possibly can be, so that's why I wrote it."
It is definitely different from her usual banter about boys
and relationships.
Anyhow, I think the best part is the music video. It
showcases real people discovering their inner beauty and stepping out loudly
and proudly, no matter what their detractors may say. Katy Perry herself described
it to be her favourite and has dedicated this video to the “It Gets Better”
campaign – a campaign that supports gay and lesbian youths who are being
bullied.
I am happy that artists are standing up to this issue of
bullying. I truly believe that nobody has the right to demean or belittle a
person, no matter how different they from one another. Well, with that in mind,
I hope all of you enjoy the song and the music video as much as I do. :)