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"I Kissed a Girl" is a song recorded by 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 song with elements of new wave. Perry stated its lyrics are "about the magical beauty of a woman". The song sparked controversy for its homosexual themes, but in retrospect has been viewed as the beginning to 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 over 4.7 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", "Firework", "E. T.", "Teenage Dream", "Roar" and "Dark Horse". 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, and the US.more »
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This was never the way I plannedNot my intentionI got so brave, drink in handLost my discretionIt's not what, I'm used toJust wanna try you onI'm curious for youCaught my attentionI kissed a girl and I liked itThe taste of her cherry chap stickI kissed a girl just to try itI hope my boyfriend don't mind itIt felt so wrongIt felt so rightDon't mean I'm in love tonightI kissed a girl and I liked itI liked itNo, I don't even know your nameIt doesn't matterYou're my experimental gameJust human natureIt's not what, good girls doNot how they should behaveMy head gets so confusedHard to obeyI kissed a girl and I liked itThe taste of her cherry chap stickI kissed a girl just to try itI hope my boyfriend don't mind itIt felt so wrongIt felt so rightDon't mean I'm in love tonightI kissed a girl and I liked itI liked itUs girls we are so magicalSoft skin, red lips, so kissableHard to resist so touchableToo good to deny itAin't no big deal, it's innocentI kissed a girl and I liked itThe taste of her cherry chap stickI kissed a girl just to try itI hope my boyfriend don't mind itIt felt so wrongIt felt so rightDon't mean I'm in love tonightI kissed a girl and I liked itI liked it
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Katy Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California around the influence of goth music. more »
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Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Katy Perry, Cathy Dennis, Max Martin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Chart Performance"I Kissed a Girl" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Katy Perry's first number one single in the United States. |
Release DateThe song was released on April 28, 2008, from her second studio album, "One of the Boys." |
ControversyDue to its lyrics, "I Kissed a Girl" sparked significant controversy about its homosexual themes upon its release. |
International Success"I Kissed a Girl" was a hit internationally as well, topping the charts in over 20 countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. |
Genre InfluenceThe song falls under the genre of pop rock, with Perry citing pop punk band "The Runaways" influenced the track. |
Cultural Impact"I Kissed a Girl" was deemed by Billboard as one of the songs that helped define the decade, significantly contributing to the mainstream acceptance of LGBTQ+ themes in popular culture. |
NominationsThe song earned Perry a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. |
Music VideoThe music video of "I Kissed a Girl" focuses on a dream of Perry's which leads to a party filled with a diverse group of partygoers. |
SalesBy 2019, "I Kissed a Girl" had sold more than 4.7 million digital copies in the United States alone. |
Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Perry along with Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald (known colloquially as Dr. Luke), and Cathy Dennis. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including "The Baseballs" who did a rockabilly version, and pop punk band "Attack! Attack!" who did a heavier, pop-punk version. |
Critics' ReceptionDespite the controversy, the song was well received by many music critics, with some praising its catchy sound and pop aesthetic. |
Influence on Perry's Success"I Kissed a Girl" catapulted Perry into stardom, marking the beginning of her highly successful mainstream music career. |
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