Song Quote Response

Katy Perry is a popular pop singer among many teenagers. This is from her recent song "Firework"

"You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July" (Perry)

I guess the words that leap out to me the most are ignite from the first line and Fourth of July in the last line. I feel like the reason ignite is important is that the stanza is talking about opening yourself up to people around you and letting them see whats inside and ignite makes me think of opening a lighter and a flame burning. I also think that Fourth of July is important too because she is comparing opening yourself up to the Fourth of July because of all the fireworks and things that go on that day.
I think that this stanza is important to the song not only because it is part of the chorus but because it helps you understand the song. This stanza talks about how you shouldn't let people get to you and that you need to open yourself up to the world and shine and let people know who you are. Its telling you to own your own life and be like the 4th of July and explode with life to people.
I guess what interests me about this stanza and this song in general is that it is telling you to be yourself and be proud of that and don't hide it just enjoy your life and be you and people will love you for that.
I like the way that they relate opening yourself up to the 4th of July. Here's a link if you want to listen :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw