Katy Perry has easily become one of the best artists of the current generation. So, I decided to make a list of her best songs.
1) I Kissed A Girl- Knowing that Perry grew up in a very religious lifestyle, this song was a big surprise, not only because of its content, but because of the way Perry was introduced. Nobody knew who she was until one day on the radio, you began to hear it. The song is funny, cheeky, and very well-sung for a debut, and it started Perry's career. This one rightfully deserves the #1 spot.
2) Hot N Cold- Super-catchy and extremely enjoyable, Katy belts out about a boyfriend who can't make up his frickin' mind. The song is a blast, but the music video is possibly just as awesome.
3) Firework- The third single off of Perry's sophomore effort "Teenage Dream," "Firework" is a perfect anthem for all outcasts out there. It's a song that says that you can love yourself, that you can achieve anything, no matter what your appearance or sexuality may be, or whatever domestic issues are occurring. "Just own the night like the Fourth of July!" Katy tells you, and the way she sings the song, as well as the way the message of the piece is made across, this one lights up your ears.
4) Teenage Dream- The second single off of the album in which the song gets its name from, Perry sings about that one amazing relationship that takes her from drunken beach hangouts to passionate motel affairs. "Teenage Dream" has a wonderfully 80's feel to it, like most of the album does, and it makes for a definite crowd-pleaser that allows you to jam out in your car with the windows down, and not care who's staring at you.
5) Waking Up In Vegas- Another single off of her first album, "One of the Boys," this entertaining party hit lets Katy sing about all of the worst things that could happen to you in Vegas overnight, ranging from going dead-ass broke to getting married to a random stranger. Typical Katy equals another awesome song!
6) Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)- Perry's specialties are mostly party songs and dance hits, and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" is an absolute blast, not to mention the video is seriously epic, thanks to appearances by cast members of "Glee," Kenny G, Hanson, Debbie Gibson, and Corey Feldman!
7) Thinking of You- Surprise, surprise! Katy Perry knows her ballads. One of the lesser known songs off of "One of the Boys," this is a sweet and emotional solo about the true love a person once had and regrets letting go. "He kissed my lips, I taste your mouth," sings Perry. "He pulled me in, I was disgusted with myself." Certainly a song that deserves more attention.
8) Not Like The Movies- Obviously singing about her marriage to funny man Russell Brand, Katy performs a passionate love song about the relationship that you hope to find one day that is extraordinary, that is "not like the movies." Raw emotion makes this song work, in my book.
9) E.T.- Another delightfully 80's piece of pop music about a lover that is out of this world, an "extraterrestrial" kind of relationship. Once this one gets stuck in your head, it's not getting out. And you know what? You don't want it to.
10) California Gurls featuring Snoop Dogg- Everyone's favorite song of summer 2009-2010! When Perry sings to us about the hot beach babes of California, and we get a funny rap solo from Snoop Doggy Dogg, it's kind of hard not to fall in love with this song.
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