“Part Of Me” - Katy Perry
This is a break up song to rival all break up songs. Why? Because for once it’s not a pop song about Romeo and Juliet breaking up. It’s about two adults ending a marriage.
Lyric videos are so hot right now.
Days like this I want to drive away
Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade
You chewed me up and spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth
You took my light, you drained me down
But that was then and this is now
Now look at me
Katy is a classy lady. And she certainly sets the example. Do you see her boohoo-ing or acting a hot mess in public after her divorce? No. Probably because she’s, you know, an adult.
So instead of driving away, she performs at the Grammys (don’t we all wish we could have that option?).
Bombshell blue at the Grammys.
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and your stones, throw your bombs and your blows
But you’re not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Guesses as to which “part” she is referring to:
- “Her heart!” say the romantics.
- “Her faith!” say the religious.
- “Her money...” say the RustyRockets’ fans.
Nay, says I.
She may look a little like a Power Ranger, but I wouldn't mess with her.
In the aftermath of divorce, what’s she got left that’s hers alone, after sharing everything with someone else? Music. Also: Talent. A career in something she loves. A kickass song.
I just wanna throw my phone away
Find out who is really there for me
You ripped me off your love was cheap
Was always tearing at the seams
I fell deep, you let me down
But that was then and this is now
Now look at me
Designer label love is hard to come by for international pop stars. But then again, this isn’t 1800s England,. Jane Austen didn’t have a smartphone (but imagine if she did?).
Throwing he phone away must be hard for someone who tweets as often as Katy does. Good thing she knows technology is one of her enemies in trying to get over her ex.
Off-brand love just doesn’t cut it for Katy.
Now look at me I’m sparkling
A firework, a dancing flame
You won't ever put me out again
I’m glowin’ oh whoa
Self-referential in your own song? Approved.
This part was put in special for soon-to-be-ex-husband Russel Brand.
So you can keep the diamond ring
It don't mean nothing anyway
Here’s the original, written for ex-bf Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes.
You can keep the dog for me
I never liked him anyway
I never liked him anyway
Clearly she has grown up over the years if she’s exchanging a dog for a ring.
Don't worry. There's a book for that.
In fact you can keep everything yeah, yeah
Except for me
Kudos to Katy Perry for being progressive with this song. Divorce is still not an easy subject to talk about, especially within a song. He may get fido, but he doesn't get her work. Being an individual that has something they care about besides another person, however cliche that sounds, could actually be the thing that helps you get your life together after a breakup.
It’s also just a nice change from other negative breakup songs out there. Like the one involving a Louisville slugger.
It’s also just a nice change from other negative breakup songs out there. Like the one involving a Louisville slugger.
Here’s an excellent article written to empathize with ex-Cali gov Schwarzenegger’s wife Maria Shriver that talks about 10 other songs discussing divorce/separation.
