I Kissed a Girl is a song by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry for her second studio album, One of the Boys (2008). It was released on April 28, 2008, by Capitol Records as the lead single from the record. Perry co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco, with additional songwriting provided by Max Martin and Cathy Dennis. I Kissed a Girl is a song with elements of new wave, with lyrics that are described by Perry as being about the magical beauty of a woman. Upon its release, I Kissed a Girl received generally mixed reviews from music critics, praising its sound and structure while highly criticizing its lyrical content. The song drew controversy for its irreverent lyrics and was notably criticized by numerous critics and singers. The song experienced commercial success domestically as well as internationally. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks, becoming the 1,000th number-one song of the rock era. The single has sold over 4,444,000 digital copies in the US alone. I Kissed a Girl is one of eight songs by Perry to sell over 4 million digital copies in the US, the others being Hot n Cold, California Gurls, Firework, E.T., Teenage Dream, Roar and Dark Horse. It has reached the summit of the charts in nearly twenty countries, including Australia, Canada, Lebanon, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, while peaking within the top five in other European countries such as Belgium, Finland, and France. The song is one of the best-selling singles worldwide
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