Katy Perry's Fireworks - A Song that Inspires

'Cause baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go, oh

As you shoot across the sky

Life Begins at 50
I included Katy Perry's Fireworks on the Squidoo page that I wrote in honor of turning 50, "Life Begins at 50." Firework and the video are one of my favorite empowering and inspirational songs, even more inspiring than Josh Groban's You Are Loved and Christina Aguilera's Beautiful. To me the song is about acceptance and empowerment. Accepting yourself the way you are with all of your weaknesses while, realizing your uniqueness, unique gifts and talents.

I wasn't the only one inspired by Fireworks. On her Facebook site Dr. Christians Northrup shared her thoughts on Katy Perry's video from a January 16, 2011 post: 

Never saw Katy Perry's video of her own song until now. And guess what? It's MEDICALLY ACCURATE!!

The heart has an electromagnetic field that is thousands of times stronger than that of the brain. Which means that a joyful heart really DOES have the ability to heal the world.

What a genius visual this is!!

WOW!

Dr. Christiane Northrup

Dr. Christiane Northrup on Katy Perry's Firework
The Facebook link where Dr. Northrup writes her thoughts on Katy Perry's Firework.

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Katy Perry Dedicates New “Firework” Video To Bullied Teens
As an avid supporter of the It Gets Better movement against the bullying of gay teens, Perry tweeted to Perez Hilton last night that the video is dedicated to the cause because, “everyone has the spark to be a firework.”

Katy Perry Debuts "Firework" Music Video, Dedicates Effort to Bullied Gay Youth
Katy Perry's new video for "Firework" debuted online this week, and the newly-minted Mrs. Russell Brand says she's dedicating it to bullied gay youth. On her Twitter Wednesday, she posted "I am officially dedicating my new video to #itgetsbetter, because everyone has the spark to be a FIREWORK."

Katy Perry Dedicating “Firework” Video To Bullied Gay Youth
Nice job, Katy! We think the song sends the perfect message and hopefully will help raise awareness of a horrible trend that has been out there for far too long.

Katy Perry Firework video - Perry's message about more than bullying
Katy Perry's Firework video is about more than bullying. It's a message for real life. The people in "Firework" aren't actors, but real people who send a clear message with Perry. It was a project serious enough in scope that MTV reported music video director, Dave Meyers, went to Budapest in Hungary to find a real life gay couple to appear in the video.

Katy Perry's "Firework" Video Not Just About Sparkly Boobs
"Firework" features an overweight girl jumping into a pool, two guys kissing and a young boy fighting back against his abusive dad. (And also fire coming out of various body parts.) So obviously it's about self-empowerment and embracing who you are.

I was so inspired by the song that I wanted to wear something with fireworks on it, to remind me of that spark inside and not to be afraid to let it shine.

This was also the message that I wanted to give to my daughters, so they would be inspired and feel empowered whenever they wore a fireworks necklace.

I was able to create Firework Necklaces on Zazzle using firework images that we took during the trip to Disneyland that corresponded with celebrating my 50th birthday.

The firework necklaces ended up being doubly special because they remind me of the Firework song and are of the magical firework displays over Disneyland.

I ordered myself and my daughters the sterling silver firework necklaces to wear to feel more confident and courageous. 

You're gonna leave 'em falling down

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go, oh