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Firework Lyrics

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
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/atv Music Publishing Llc, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Writer
Esther Dean, Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Katheryn Hudson
Duration
3:47
Producer
Dr. Luke, Max Martin
Release date
Aug 24, 2010
Sentiment
Positive
Submitted by
thoseguiltyeyes On Aug 19, 2010
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Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

This song actually changed my life. I have been in a bad place for a while and this has made me realised who I really am and I'm not going to be this down, insecure person anymore! =)

Wow that's great :D

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I'm so glad you're saying that! Right now I'm feeling just like the house of cards, not strong at all. But while reading your comment I get the feeling that somehow it may be okay in time, that I'll go back to normal soon and don't have to be this insecure person anymore.

Not Valid

me too.

Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

I LOVE this song! It's really inspirational. It makes me feel like I'm not alone.

Same here hun. Same here.

Not Valid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySN8Q4U6wys

^^ Go watch that version (or parody) of the song. Much better :D

Not Valid
Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

I feel this song is directed towards people with unrealized potential. it's saying that everyone is a firework. ordinary, gaudy, ugly, or insignificant wrapping but when the right situation arises, like a flame to a fuse, they ignite and show how amazing, extraordinary, and beautiful each one of us is. saying that each one of us is able to do whatever we want or need to do. we all have that fuel inside us, we just need to light the fuse.

@string2pla4r It's a pop song. It's not that deep.

Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

I feel like this song expresses breaking out and finding and making your mark in the world. Almost like letting your name be known, and not being afraid to achieve anything. Nothing is just a dream, you can live it. At least that is what I think it says aand I get out of it.

My Interpretation
Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

Nobody have really tried saying what the song may be saying? >< Though, of course, it's really obvious. To me, it's telling people who have low self-esteem or feeling in a bad mood, to see how much of a great person they really are as theirselves and they are not like everyone else; they are their own person and should be proud of it. If only everyone felt that way naturally...

Amazing song; I love it a lot.

My Interpretation
Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

THIS SONG IS ABOUT Dont be afraid to express yourself just do what you want to do. Dont care about what anyone says because it dosnt matter. :)

Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

This song depicts perfectly the agony and feelings that someone experiences while going through a major bout of explosive diarrhea. This one hit me in the feels.

I know I'm not alone.

My Interpretation
Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

I love this song. It's definitely one of those underdog songs. It's a really good confidence booster, i love listening to this song:)

Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

I agree with many here that Katy's singing is not really the best. But check out the Boyce Avenue cover of this song and you will have a new appreciation for it.

Cover art for Firework lyrics by Katy Perry

To me this song expresses the idea that everyone is incredible in their own unique way and you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself, cuz when you do you'll amaze so many people in ways you would have never imagined. Just be yourself and live life to the fullest!! :) :)