California Gurls Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SteveOrama 

Cover art for California Gurls lyrics by Katy Perry

An anthem for stupid girls. Seriously, who else thinks how they party makes them desirable? Besides, people of CA are nothing like this. Sex & stilettos on the beach? Really? Perhaps a few ultra-wealthy girls live this way. So basically it's a song bragging about daddy being rich. Don't get me wrong, I'm all in favor of wealth. It's entitlement that stinks. And this song reeks of it.

Despite the fact that it's being played ad nauseum, we'll all forget this one in a few years.

The way I see it, even though it may be stereotypical, it's just showing appreciation for the West Coast. Besides, I'm fine with a little bit of stereotypes in music because if she were to write about every single California Girl out there, then it would be a two-week-long song, y'know?

Also, it doesn't matter what people draw from the lyrics. If you want deep, then go listen to some of her other songs that actually do have some depth to them. I'm fine with this song being shallow because the meaning is written in the title. It's all about...

I know this is a little out there, but what if it was intended as a satire.

@SteveOrama and @AnonymousUser I originally thought it could have been satire, but watch this interview with Katy Perry explaining her reasons for the song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfWAJG8NliQ