Song Analysis of Katy Perry's Firework by Jade Gordon

Song Video & Lyrics

jadeatgordon — 2025-06-04 00:55:32 UTC

Link to Video:

https://youtu.be/QGJuMBdaqIw?si=09T11oSLJiAHaVs6

Link to Song Lyrics:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/katyperry/firework.html

Jade, Ali, Skyler

Simile

sa1200576 — 2025-06-04 00:59:01 UTC

A example of simile is found when Katie Perry says "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?"

Intended Audience

jadeatgordon — 2025-06-04 01:02:40 UTC

I think one intended audience of the song is people that have felt worthless. I felt that people who are feeling this way would be drawn to this song because of the line 'Six feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing'. When in a space like that, one may feel there is no way out or no one ever hears their cries, but this song is a reminder that they are important, and they have something to show to the world.

Jade Gordon

Situational Irony

fit931886 — 2025-06-04 01:08:14 UTC

The situational irony in this song is when Katy Perry says, "Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin / Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?”

Skyler Green

Theme

fit931886 — 2025-06-04 01:14:13 UTC

The theme of the song includes self-empowerment, self-acceptance, individuality, and inner strength.

Skyler, Ali