I liked Katy's Firework from the very beginning. Her Teenage dream album was released this summer and I've had it on heavy rotation during my work weeks. It did not sell very well but I love it.

My God is the video amazing or what? There are so many things to love about it.

First of all, Miss Perry is done with silly wigs, for now at least, and she's looking as beautiful as always. It is clear that she loves purple, as does Gaga (lavender)...and my sister. Speaking of which, I need a new purple T-Shirt and maybe an orange one.

Second of all, special effects are great though computer generated. They help us visualize the lyrics. The crowd of people is made entirely out of winners from a local competition, all fans of Katy.

Now the characters. Woah. A sick girl (which actually shaved her head for the video), a self-depreciated girl, a different magician, a boy tired of being witness to his parents' fights and a gay couple (actual couple).  The director confessed he wanted to create a video with a deep meaning. I suppose he's done it right as all the characters manage to show their inner firework. 

Did the lyrics make you go boom, boom, boom, even brighter than the moon? They certainly appealed to me. These words are now carved into my soul: