Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ Album Turns 5: Stan & Deliver

Jonathan Riggs | August 24, 2015 5:42 am

1. “Teenage Dream”

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“Teenage Dream” is the title track of the album, serving as a second single and is one of five songs off the album to go #1. It’s often referred to as ‘the perfect pop song,’ and I couldn’t agree more. In the Summer of 2010 I didn’t know much about the Katy Perry chick that once sang about kissing girls, but I kept hearing this catchy song on the radio and I couldn’t get enough. The song captures a euphoric feeling – intense and raw, making you feel good, let loose and DANCE! After I heard “Teenage Dream,” I didn’t ever look back!

I love this song because it’s a little bit of sugar AND spice… which sums up Katy Perry! Katy has so much fun and gets very playful and sultry when performing “Teenage Dream,” sometimes asking, “Can I be your teenage dream tonight?” It’s definitely a crowd favorite. This song was chosen as part of Katy’s Superbowl Halftime Show in February 2015, which brought us the almighty Left Shark! Several artists from various genres have covered the track, showcasing Katy’s versatility in songwriting. The lyrics are sweet and nostalgic. Who doesn’t want to be young forever?!

2. “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”

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“TGIF! TGIF! TGIF!”

This was the single that made history! It officially made Katy Perry the first woman to have five number one singles from one album. The only other artist to ever do this was Michael Jackson. Crazy, right?! “Last Friday Night” is the biggest party song off the Teenage Dream record. If you don’t know the words then you clearly weren’t around in 2011. It’s an incredibly catchy and bluntly honest song about all the shenanigans you get into on a Friday night out with your friends, yet next Friday you go and do it all again! I think we can all relate to that! It shows off Katy’s scandalous, fun, party side. It’s a great song to blast in the car on summer rides or dance to with your friends at the club. It was definitely everyone’s party anthem at the time, but to us Katy Cats it will always be ours!

What really adds to this song is the music video. Katy created a lovable alter-ego named Kathy Beth Terry, who Katy herself dresses up as. Kathy Beth Terry is your typical nerd who transforms into a hottie throughout the video. This was a hilarious and genius twist on the song, one that only Katy could create. The video makes you laugh and cheer for Kathy and her dorkiness. I love how she made the character so relatable. Everyone’s gotta little Kathy Beth Terry in them!