Ur So Gay
Katy Perry
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I hope you hang yourself with your H&M scarf While jacking off listening to Mozart You bitch and moan about LA Wishing you were in the rain reading Hemingway You don't eat meat And drive electrical cars You're so indie rock it's almost an art You need SPF 45 just to stay alive You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like boys You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like You're so sad maybe you should buy a happy meal You're so skinny you should really Super Size the deal Secretly you're so amused That nobody understands you I'm so mean cause I cannot get you outta' your head I'm so angry cause you'd rather MySpace instead I can't believe I fell in love with someone that wears more makeup than You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like boys You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like You walk around like you're oh so debonair You pull 'em down and there's really nothing there I wish you would just be real with me You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like boys You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like Oh no no no no no no no You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like boys You're so gay and you don't even like boys No you don't even like No you don't even like No you don't even like
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Written by: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, William Gregory Wells
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24 facts about this song
Song Fact"Ur So Gay" is one of the songs on Katy Perry's second studio album, "One of the Boys," which was released in 2008.
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Controversial FactDespite being a successful song, "Ur So Gay" received significant criticism for its perceived homophobia or insensitivity (because of its title).
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Artistic Fact"Ur So Gay" was not written by Katy Perry alone. She collaborated with Greg Wells, who produced the song. Wells is a Canadian musician known for his work with big names in the music industry like Adele and Taylor Swift.
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Popularity FactEven though "Ur So Gay" was not officially released as a single, it gained a lot of traction online. Fans of Perry often cite it as one of their favorite songs of hers.
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Promotional FactMadonna, the "Queen of Pop," mentioned in an interview with the "Sirius Satellite Radio" that she likes "Ur So Gay" song and appreciated Katy Perry's darting sense of humor, which gave the song a significant boost and helped it receive more widespread attention.
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Lyrical FactThe song is a small piece of social commentary, with Perry using light humor and sarcasm to discuss immature or selfish behaviors stereotypically associated with men.
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Video FactThe music video for "Ur So Gay" is simple, featuring various shots of Perry singing the song in different outfits, highlighting the song’s playful, satirical tone.
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Performance Fact“Ur So Gay” is a frequently performed song during Katy Perry’s live shows, allowing her to display both her vocal range and comedic timing.
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Chronological Fact"Ur So Gay" was initially released as the lead promotional single from "One of the Boys" on November 20, 2007, and later as an EP.
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Influential Fact“Ur So Gay” set the tone for Perry’s future music, combining pop hooks with tongue-in-cheek lyrics, which played a significant role in shaping her unique presence in the music industry.
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Genre"Ur So Gay" is classified as pop music, specifically merging elements of electro-pop and pop rock.
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Release DateThe song was released on November 20, 2007, as a promotional single ahead of Katy Perry's mainstream breakthrough with "I Kissed a Girl."
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Album Association"Ur So Gay" is featured on Perry's second studio album, "One of the Boys," which debuted in 2008.
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Song InspirationThe song is reportedly about a boyfriend of Perry's who she thought was gay due to his metrosexual habits such as using hair products and drinking imported beers.
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LyricsLyrically, "Ur So Gay" contains stereotypes about gay culture with its explicit and humorous lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ur So Gay" was released on YouTube in December 2007, and it features a puppet version of the character that Perry sings about.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by Katy Perry and Greg Wells, who also helped produce the song.
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Initial ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its humor and catchy tune, while others criticized it for its potentially offensive content.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite being a promotional single, "Ur So Gay" managed to reach the 100th spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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ControversyThe song sparked controversy due to its lyrics, with some finding them homophobic or offensive. Perry has defended the song, explaining it is not meant to be taken seriously.
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Madonna EndorsementNotably, pop icon Madonna professed her love for "Ur So Gay" in 2008, which significantly boosted Perry's public profile.
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Track Position"Ur So Gay" sits as the eighth track on the standard edition of "One of the Boys" album.
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Live PerformancesPerry has performed the song live on several occasions, including on her 2009 Warped Tour and her 2011–2012 California Dreams Tour.
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Follow-up SingleThe follow-up single after "Ur So Gay" was Perry's breakout hit "I Kissed a Girl," which catapulted her to global stardom.
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