By Jessica Goodman, 19, reporting from Northridge, CA, on the entirely not coincidental secret message of Katy Perry
When I saw Katy Perrry at the Vans Warped Tour last summer, I instantly became a fan. Katy Perry's music is realistic and just straight to the point; it might not be romantic or lovey-dovey, but it's honest. She says what's on her mind, and that's what many girls my age are able to connect with.
Her hit song, "Hot N Cold," is about a guy who can't make up his mind about Katy. He's sending mixed messages, or, as she sings: Cause you're hot then you're cold/ you're yes then you're no.
See, her experience has become mine with this guy at school. I know how he feels--it's usually obvious when he's around me--but when he gets unsure or disgruntled, he picks a fight. The fact that he continues to come back to me makes me think he might be worth it in the end. Or not.
Lately, whenever I turn the radio on or walk into a store, the song is playing. And I know it's more than just a coincidence, especially when I change to three different radio stations within a one-minute span—and it's playing on all of them. It's like Katy Perry is trying to get an idea into my head.
Who knows if anything will ever come of my guy, but I guess that's the choice he has to make, because like Katy Perry says in her song, I know what I want. — Jessica Goodman