Song Analysis: Firework, By Katy Perry

Introduction: Music always plays an important role in our daily lives. Especially if it speaks to a particular category of people or there is a message behind it, like firework by Katy Perry. I believe this song is a favorite song for many people. But the question here how many of those people stops for a moment and think why they like this song? Do they like the music or lyric? What made this song a favorite song? So I’ll argue each part of this song separately to understand why it’s become so popular or why those people like it. Describe: I chose “Firework” by Katy Perry because it expresses what every human being has gone through in a moment of their life. The song starts with electronic beats as introduced, which is helping

Katy starts her song by asking a question if you ever feel worthless and pointless that you were willing to start your life all over again? Do you feel so weak or being bossed around and bullied by other people “ like a house of card”? And do you feel like you’ve been buried alive and no one can hear you when you talk to them? Then she starts to encourage people who feel depressed, by saying they still have a chance to show who they are. Katy uses the phrase “ignite the light” to mention everyone has owned inner self and inner beauty. So be who you are, be weird or wonderful, and don’t be ashamed. She uses “firework” to show each person has his own uniqueness. That means to show your special thing out and be proud of yourself. However, don’t feel like you are worthless, nobody can replace you because no one else in the world like you. Katy by using this lyric “ if you only knew what the future holds after a hurricane comes a rainbow” to make us remember after horrible things happen there is something good going to happen. she uses “ rainbow” to signify hope and brighter future. then she starts to speak with someone upset him think “ the doors are closed” and he has nowhere to go. she told him maybe the reason he sees things in that way is because he hasn’t found the right door that leads him to the perfect road. That means he needs to find himself then he will find the right door. Katy ends the song by using “ moon” because everyone looks up to. Which means if you believe in yourself, you can accomplish something you want, you will be like a firework show can outshine the