Taking the fall of the success for her hit "I Kissed a Girl", Katy Perry has to endure criticism from her own parents. Instead of getting praised, the daughter of evangelical Christian preachers is deemed "shameful and disgraceful" with the lyrics of the song that promotes "sin".
Speaking to DailyMail.co.uk, Perry's mom, Mary Hudson said, "I hate the song. It clearly promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting." She added that this is no longer a secret, saying, "Katy knows how I feel. We are a very outspoken family and she knows how disappointed her father and I are. I can't even listen to that song. The first time I heard it I was in total shock. When it comes on the radio I bow my head and pray."
"I Kissed a Girl" has been a huge chart success with it topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks. Not only the lyrics are considered promoting homosexuality, the music video also sees Perry wearing lingerie and minimum clothes, not a typical thing daughter of pastors would do. Within the lyrics in which she is involved as co-writer, Perry croons "I kissed a girl and I liked it / The taste of her cherry chapstick".
Despite the claims and the 'gay' persona that Perry reflects in her music, she herself is dating a man. She is the girlfriend of Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, who has given her a promise ring. On this issue, Mary shared her words, "Katy is not a homosexual but I fear she has been led astray by the Hollywood crowd. I pray all the time that God will work through her and help her find salvation."
However, Perry who has previously vowed not to kiss her female fan during a concert, did exactly the opposite earlier last week. She kissed a reportedly lesbian fan named Jenna Buhmann at her concert in Washington.
Perry started her career singing in churches and local restaurants in Santa Barbara. She even released a Christian album in 2001 under the name Katy Hudson. "Katy was spotted by a music producer who invited her to LA. That's when she started to change," Mary recalled.
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I think it's a good song that let's her express her real feelings. Her parents can say what they want to say but they don't have to say it's disgusting because all it does is make controversy and they should be supportive of one of their children having such a talent and being able to put it out their and have such success because not everyone can do that but you should understand everyone has their own opinion why make a fight about it? is it causing something bad in YOUR OWN life ? i don't think so...so why get all freaked out about let people say what they feel and no need for nonsense not everyone is into religious beliefs and they don't understand her parents that's why people are like "oh her parents mean they don't have to say that oh go to hell" no it's not the solution there is no solution if people have talents and in their talents they show their that's great because you know other people keep it all inside and die with it they can become depressed and shit because of it i think it's a good thing to let it out.
Okay, first of all, this is a free country. If people want to do something you wouldn't do, fine. I'm not saying i'm a homosexual, but i'm saying that she can do what she wants, because a)she's 24 and b) it's a free country. I'm gonna stay neutral.
Its just a song. If her parents wanna get all mad about it let them. Its none of our business in the first place, now is it? People are always wanting to stalk celebrities and salvage whatever little information they can get from them and/or their family. I for one believe in what the Bible has to say and that homosexuality is wrong. But I don't see people going around posting stuff like this-"Hey! I just heard Jeff Foxworthy might possibly be a FAG!"(Not really Jeff Foxworthy's awesome.) We should let homos do what they want if they burn in Hell for it its there own fault who are we to stop them. All they have to do is ask for forgiveness and change and then they'll be okay but most people aren't going to do that so I suggest gettin over this and going on with your life, because a month from now you are going to hear something even more stupid like-"Hey! I just heard Justin Timberlake is on the Moon!!" (And really I don't care he's a queer anyway.)
Coal burning nigger loving whore. If I were her parents I'd be alot more concerned that she was fucking an ape.
ya seriously Katy i dont blam ur parents for being ashmed
just beause she wrote that song dosnt mean she is bad. the song is catchy though. katy just needs god in her life to point the direction. and its our job to make good and bad desitions. that is how we learn. and to the parents of katy.......LAY OFF BASTARDS....jesus forgives her. jesus still loves her alot. i dont even care if katy has sez with a girl or is porn with one. god will always forgive her but her part is to ask for forgiveness....and i thought the story was that she kissed miley cirus
Shock sells.
I hate this song so much, i turn off the radio if it starts. Unfortunately they've played it too much! There are enough sick people, there is no need for a son like this. I wouldn't let it being played anywhere.
Her parents are pastors at my church!
Who the hell cares about America's latest pop no talent? I feel gay for actually writing on this page. How does that make everyone else here look? Get a life.
to lastassholestanding ; keep it up, and u wont be standing much longer. ull b in a morge.
katy rocks. period. if u hate her, well, shut up, and go burn in hell.
hahahaha. she made a christian song at 2001. f***** hilarious. when the final comes, she and most Hollywood actors that are gay supporters go to hell.
dont hate Katie jus becaus u r jelous hope all haters go burn in hell !!!!!
i like katie's song like hot n cold but i think Katie went too far on I Kissed a Girl!!!!!!
she's not a virgin, she lost it at 17, the same age at which she put out a christian album-i wonder what they think about that?
nigger lover
shut up ACE89 go jump off a building
fuck all ya bitches/haters
She is going down the long black train and one day, she's going to crash hard if she doesn't wake up and realize what she's doing. I hope she realizes it before that happens.
just wanted to say that it breaks my heart that people don't understand the simple things in life... i know katy's parents keith and mary hudson they have visted my church in alabama. I just want to say that there family loves her very much and we as people should pray for her...after all we should love people not talk bad about them! just my 2 cents. We want people to stand up for whats right, but when they do we get mad at them... homosexauls are wrong for there sin, but God is not unjust he says every liar, homosexual and etc read the bible to see what it says about sin... we are all guilty... ask yourself if you boke any of the ten commandments... but we don't want to be preach at do we?? NO!! why because we love our sin till it kills us then we are like OH God!!! just a thought think about it...
okayyyy so i dont like that song either but they do not freking have the right to say that...:(
Agree with her mom. I don't like "I kissed a girl" Ahh.. damn this song!!! But, I realy rely realy realy realy like her style and "Hot n cold" much better
Fuck evrybody that doesnt like Katy Perry they could go and burn in hell!
Religious nuts for parents, nice. Shit song by the way.
i love her song i kissed a girl if i was her boyfriend i wouldnt like her going round a kissing girls cause im susposed to be her boyfriend so yeah i woulnt like it
I think most of the people here are missing the point. I strongly agree with what Sapphire said... KATY PERRY IS NOT PROMOTING HOMOSEXUALITY. She is only reducing it to a 'fad' or 'trend' which offends me as a gay dude. "You're my experimental game" uhhh is that what gay people are nowadays huh? I hope she dies in a fire. And her parents are stupid for thinking it promotes homosexuality. peace out.
a) Katy Perry has written a really catchy song that sells well, and its harder to do than it looks. b) There is nothing wrong with homosexuality, nor is the song homophobic. c) There is nothing wrong with experimenting, and homoexuality isn't a yes/no thing d) Her parents obviously love her enough to care, but its a shame that they dont understand her Based on these, I would say that there is nothing in the song that is ofensive to anyone except the extreme Christian community and they are homophobic which is wrong, so their opinion can be ignored since homophobia is illegal and imoral. In conclusion, if you like listening to it, enjoy. If not, don't listen to it. Just only base your decision if you like the sound of the music itself. Nuff zed.
Maybe we will get lucky and a comet will hit Hollywood.
Maybe we will get lucky and and comet will hit Hollywood.
First FUCK all Haters you people are sooo fucken boring whats wrong with a catchy tune and whats wrong with seeing a hot girl sing it.At least shes not pretending to be innocent like Britney did before she went into being a trashy no good mother.I May only be fifteen but Katy is hot talented and has worked hard to get where she is today.I bet all u haters cant do that. And one more thing keep hating on Katy becuase i think shes going to be here for a long time. I LOVE U KATY I GOT YOUR BACK KEEP DOING YOUR THING!
Katy is giving me energy and joy with her song 'i kiss a g..", and i deeply love her for that. Those religious asshole trying to hurt her, deserve one thing : "HELL". Where i wish they will GO.
I disagree with her mother. Katy Perry's song does not promote homosexuality. I promotes that girls should kiss other girls just to get the attention of men. Her lyrics reduce all lesbian relationships as 'fads'. So to everyone who thinks they are so homo-friendly or whatever by listening to her songs, you are WRONG. These lyrics are offensive to all self-respecting people of the gay community. Katy Perry is just attention seeking.
To Ew. That is so mean to wish death on anyone. U don't ever wish death on anyone, not even your enemy. Personally, I think the song is meant to be light and humorous. I don't think any bi girls are embarrassed by this song at all.
I fucking hate her Does she think she is sticking up for lesbians or something? Or does she just think she is being "edgy"? Either way she is a sad pathetic excuse for a human being and if I were a lesbian (or bi for that matter) I would be fucking embarrassed by this song. I hope she dies :)
She could not care less of Her parents or God....Sad.
It is catchy
this song is sooooo cool! its somthing people can actully dance to. its got beat and shes got guts for doing it and i respect her. all of the haters can suck donkey dick!!!!!!
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I THINK THE SONG IS THE GREATEST THING SINCE THE INVENTION OF POP CORN. I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD LET HER EXPRESS HERSELF. ITS NOT HER FAULT YOUR NOT OPEN MINDED. AS FOR ME I WOULD KILL TO HAVE SUCH EXPERIENCE. FREAK ON KATY?????
And in the end this is what they wanted...CONTROVERSY!! Well done, you're all sheep.
She's just another Britney desperate for attention.Her parents are pathetic like her.The Bible is a fable and was written by a total moron.
i really don't like the song but really who cares if someone is gay or not like some of you people are assholes
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ALLYSA SCREW YOUR SELF IT A STUPID IDIOTIC SONG EVER!
the song is terrible - whether it has contraversial lyrics or not. so make your own decision on what you think of it
The song is ANNOYING! Her parents are right as well when they say the "Hollywood crowd" influenced their daughter. I'm sure they did. Katy Perry is fake just like 99 % of the other entertainers out there. Everything is for shock value.
i love this song, it's hot and who really cares if it's about kissing a girl or not big deal, her parents shouldnt be such assholes
This song and her are going straight to hell. If she don't choses to change her ways. Shame, Shame , Shame
The song is awsome!..
I think it's a fun song. A song you can let your hair down to. No, i'm not a homosexual; but I can accept people for what they do and say, or for who they are. People need to loosen up and not be so serious about every single aspect of life. Ya, some people are homosexual, what's wrong with being different? The world is changing; it's not going to wait for you to change with it. Get over your pride and stop complaining because of a SONG. Seriously, don't you have anything else better to do than waste your time evangelising to everyone about how homosexuals are the sins of YOUR devil that YOU believe is to be true? Just because the song pisses you off, doesn't mean you should hate everyone who listens to it. I'm not religious anymore and i'm proud of it because I see things clearly now. I'm no longer blinded by the church. I can honestly say i agree with Ghandi when he says "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Peace out.
Bob should get out of his radio cave and squint his eyes in the bright sun of the internet. There's a whole world of music out there. Almost every other artist ON THE RADIO is putting out the same mindless dribble.
yup there are sooo many great music and musicians out there that doesn't get enough recognition simply because the stupid recording industry and media works, who only promotes those stupid musicians that are willing to do anything to get fame and fortune, honestly most of popular music and musicians these days are crap!!!!
Katy Perry is a disgrace to music everywhere, enough said.
All she's doing is creating music. She doesn't care what anyone else says about her music, and I think she's doing a great job. Homosexuality isn't even a bad thing, so why should her music be considered a "disgrace?"
Well obviously she doesn't really care what anyone else says about her music, she's still making shitty music. Personally, the whole reason I think this song got big was because of the homosexuality references in the song. Add in some whiny high-pitched singing, some synth bass and some beats, and you have yourself a pop hit.
Just out of curiousity "Jamal" but what kind of music that is released in today's world do you consider to not be a disgrace? Almost everything that is realeased today is either pop crap, emo, a bad rehash of a great song, or mindless rap stealing from better older music. Thats fine if you hate the song (so do I) but in no way can she be considered a disgrace when almost every other artist is putting out the same mindless dribble.
I'm not perfect or much of a church person as I used to be but I still have my morals and beliefs about this world. Whats so funny about all this is that katy's mom is mad for her daughter for making a choice which is what were built to do. Instead of praying for her for help and guidence it seems she prays for her to fall back in line with what her parents believe in and that's not the way things work. It also seems to me that her parents are truly just scared and instead of trying to work out the problem in a private manner not only do they abandon katy but they also bring more shame to themselfs. Being proud of who you are and what your beliefs are is good but not at the expence of leaving your daughter in the dumps just because you don't want to be linked to someone who is singing a "homosexual" song. Hollywood may have changed her very much so but that doesn't make it any less their daughter. Love is the cure to all of this. Maybe they need to pray for themselfs before they pray for their daughter. To the parents I say: Don't be so quick to cast the first stone before you choose to understand the subject... ohh yeah did I mention... SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND SO CHILL OUT!!!!!
poor girl, i bet christmas will be fun this year!
You make a good point to a certain extent Bob, but there are a lot of better bands and musicians out there who can actually write something worthwhile and unfortunately are never really going to get as big as Katy Perry has, just because their music isn't something that is "catchy" and "marketable."
k i don't like the song myself either, but that her parents took it to that level. that is ridiculous. so what if their daughter was gay. there is nothing wrong with that! and saying it's disgusting is horrible and i think they need to be taken into a room of gay people and they will know there is nothing wrong with them! they are jsut like everybody else!