I Kissed a Girl
Katy Perry
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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 I kissed a girl and I liked it The taste of her cherry chap stick 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 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 I kissed a girl and I liked it The taste of her cherry chap stick 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 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 I kissed a girl and I liked it The taste of her cherry chap stick 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
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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.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 28, 2008, from her second studio album, "One of the Boys."
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ControversyDue to its lyrics, "I Kissed a Girl" sparked significant controversy about its homosexual themes upon its release.
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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.
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Genre InfluenceThe song falls under the genre of pop rock, with Perry citing pop punk band "The Runaways" influenced the track.
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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.
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NominationsThe song earned Perry a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
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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.
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SalesBy 2019, "I Kissed a Girl" had sold more than 4.7 million digital copies in the United States alone.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Perry along with Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald (known colloquially as Dr. Luke), and Cathy Dennis.
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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.
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Critics' ReceptionDespite the controversy, the song was well received by many music critics, with some praising its catchy sound and pop aesthetic.
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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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