Katy Perry - Firework

I totally love the video for Katy Perry's new song "Firework", she had dedicated it to the "It Gets Better Project" which was created in the wake of the 5+ gay teenage suicides that took place in America within a month. However, Katy has also stated in an interview (I forgot where I read it so no source sorry) that the video was for all bullied victims and how she hoped everyone would be able to rise above it and find the "spark within themselves that makes them different". (or something along those lines) The director of the video, Dave Meyers, said this about the video in an interview to MTV:

"I had written the treatment already with the idea of deconstructing her a little bit, and then 'Teenage Dream' came out and deconstructed her all the way," Meyers said, laughing. "So I had to switch gears a little bit. But really, it was easy, because I connected with the song. I felt 'Firework' was very personal, and I was very drawn to that. ... We wanted to articulate the meaning of that song: what it means to be an underdog and have the courage, if you're on the outskirts of society, to be your own person."

I think the video is fantastic, a great song, visually impressive and a nice message. Enjoy!



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