Katy Perry, released this single on April 28th, 2008 and this song was her big break. Before this song, Katy had been through a lot! She had been dropped by three different record labels, and had been trying almost all her life to become the huge artist that this song made her. I guess what a lot of people don't realize is that she wasn't just an instant success.
This song was actually (according to Katy) inspired by Scarlett Johansson and also by a friend of Katy's in her young life. Katy stated in an interview that "When we're young, we're very touchy-feely. We have slumber party sing-a-longs, we make up dance routines in our pajamas. We’re a lot more intimate in a friendship than guys can be. It’s not perverse but just sweet,..." She has also said that this particular song was one that she thought of long before she ever actually recorded it. She said the song was one she simply woke up with in her head one morning, but didn't do anything about for years! This song in particular, though caused a lot of controversy among the critics.
Many critics do like the song and praise it's catchy beat and tune. There was a lot of controversy about the lyrics, though. many actually thought it put shame to homosexuality because it was all about experimentation and that there was no feeling involved, but Katy defends her song to the end. She, herself is heterosexual and says the song is simply about a fantasy. Others say that the lyrics are putting shame to homosexuality by the fact that in the lyrics "hope my boyfriend don't mind it" portray that she is simply trying to receive attention from her boyfriend (and her audience). Other critics simply say that the song's hecklers may be fueled by homophobia. Personally, I still believe that this song is truly great and I encourage you to comment on how you feel about it. Is it offensive or just fun fantasy? You truly decide!
Much Love KatyCats!
-Autumn the Purrfect KatyCat
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