Date 2021-12-23
Category Foreign Music Download, Lyrics, Music Video, New Music
“I Kissed a Girl” is the debut single of American singer Katy Perry for her second studio album, One of the Boys (2008). It was released on April 28, 2008, by Capitol Records as the lead single from the record. Perry co-wrote the song with Max Martin, Cathy Dennis, and its producer Dr. Luke, with additional production from Benny Blanco. “I Kissed a Girl” is a pop-rock, electropop, and disco song with elements of a new wave. Perry stated its lyrics are “about the magical beauty of a woman.” The song sparked controversy for its handling of homosexual themes, but in retrospect has been viewed as the beginning of LGBT awareness in pop music.
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks, becoming the 1,000th number-one song of the rock era. The single has sold 4.8 million digital copies in the US alone. “I Kissed a Girl” is one of eight songs by Perry to sell over 4 million digital copies in the US, the others being “Hot n Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “E.T.”, “Dark Horse” and “Roar”. A huge hit throughout the Anglosphere, it also topped the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song has been certified multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, Denmark, the UK, and the US.
The accompanying music video for the song was released on May 16, 2008. The video, directed by Kinga Burza, features Perry in a setting inspired by burlesque and Moulin Rouge styles. It features appearances from Perry’s friends, including actress Shannon Woodward and singer Kesha. The song is recognized as the 10th best-selling single in the 21st century. “I Kissed a Girl” was performed and a nominee at the 51st Grammy Awards (Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance). It was also nominated for Favorite Song at the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards. The song has been performed on all of her tours. It was also included in Perry’s performance in Super Bowl XLIX’s Pepsi Halftime Show in 2015.
Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl (prod. benny blanco & Dr. Luke)
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[Verse 1]
This was never the way I planned
Not my intention
I got so brave, drink in hand
Lost my discretion
It’s not what I’m used to
Just wanna try you on
I’m curious for you
Caught my attention
[Chorus]
I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chapstick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right
Don’t mean I’m in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it
[Verse 2]
No, I don’t even know your name
It doesn’t matter
You’re my experimental game
Just human nature
It’s not what good girls do
Not how they should behave
My head gets so confused
Hard to obey
[Chorus]
I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chapstick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right
Don’t mean I’m in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it
[Bridge]
Us girls, we are so magical
Soft skin, red lips, so kissable
Hard to resist, so touchable
Too good to deny it
Ain’t no big deal, it’s innocent
[Chorus]
I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chapstick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right
Don’t mean I’m in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it