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Katy Perry "Firework"

Poetry Analysis

by Anthony Tan and Andy Wu

Overall Theme

"Everybody is special regardless of who they are"

Many poeple feel left out of the world and believe that they are worthless. This song encourages those lost souls by comparing them to a colorful firework in the sky. A verse in the song says, "Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed so you can open one that leads you to the perfect road. In other words, the obstacles in the way are actually there to guide people.

Who is the Speaker?

The "speaker" is a motivational being who is able to encourage people that they are important to the world. Verses such as, "Cause there's a spark in you?" gives people hope.

Examples of Poetic Devices

Setting & Tone

Simile- "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag"

Metaphor- "Baby, you're a firework"

Idiom- "You just gotta ignite the light

and let it shine"

Assonance- "You're gonna leave 'em all

in awe, awe, awe"

Onomatopoeia- "Boom, boom, boom"

Symbol- "After a hurricane comes a rainbow"

The setting of this song might be on the 4th of July when millions of fireworks are bursting. The speaker even compares people to fireworks multiple of times. One example is, "Baby, you're a firework." In the song, a verse says, " Just own the night like the 4th of july." The tone remains positive throughout the whole song.

What story does the song tell?

"Firework" by Katy Perry is an inspirational song. It tells listeners that they are special and nobody is worthless. Like a firework, people come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. In addition, people stand out when they are at their full potential like a firework bursting in the sky.

Poetic Devices

  • Similes
  • Metaphors
  • Idioms
  • Assonance
  • Onomatopoeia
  • Symbols
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