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Outline
1. Introduction to Katy Perry 2. References to fireworks in music/literature 3. Inspirations 4. Audience who will hear this song? 5. Major themes presented 6. Figurative language 7. The Music 8. The Music Video 9. Critical Acclaim & Opinion 10. Sources 11. The Song
Why Fireworks?
Reference to title: Singular firework Positive connotation (typically) Other songs titled Fireworks
-Tragically Hip, Roxette, Drake, Animal Collective...
Audience
Who will hear this song? Youth (based on most of her other songs...) Troubled spirits? Those looking for inspiration American audience? Reference to Fourth of July... NOT for death metal fans...pop genre
Themes Presented
Could be considered as personal philosophy Human spiritual growth and awakening Revelation of self to others Individual worth and selfesteem
Figurative language?
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind Wanting to start again
Do you ever feel so paper thin Like a house of cards One blow from caving in
Six feet under scream mixes imagery of burial and frustration No one seems to hear a thing indicates lack of connection with others
Do you ever feel already buried deep Six feet under scream But no one seems to hear a thing
Light imagery is huge here symbolizes the human potential... Let your colors burst portrays inner talents as colors...metaphorical Even brighter than the moon uses hyperbole to inspire us...
Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Sound Devices
Make 'em go Oh, oh, oh! As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Use of repetition for sound effect and mood Use of boom to imitate opening of spirit onomatopoeia Rhyme scheme is irregular, but present where convenient...
Boom, Boom, Boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon It's always been inside of you, you, you
Cause baby you're a firework Come on show 'em what you're worth
Waste of space - bullying language Hurricane...rainbow weather metaphor for potential The perfect road metaphor similar to Robert Frost Like a lightning bolt - use of simile to describe process
Maybe you're the reason why all the doors are closed, So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
The Music...
Heavy bass beat typical of dance music Addition of cello adds sophistication Vocal role of Perry overpowers
My sources
Katy Perry Biography. Author unknown. Source:http: //www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/katy_perry/biography.html. Online December 7/2010. Jack Kerouac quote. Author unknown. Source: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show/3831. Katy Perry's 'Firework' video censored. Author unknown. http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a286297/katy-perrysfirework-video-censored.html. Katy Perry on new single 'Firework'. Author unknown. Online December 8/2010. http://www.novafm.com.au Cole, Matthew. Katy Perry; Teenage Dream. August 22,2010. Online. http://www.slantmagazine.com