Katy Perry Performs "Firework" As Inauguration Day Comes to an End | Biden-Harris Inauguration 2021

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  • Thank you @KatyPerry for lighting up the night with your sparkling performance of "Firework." #Inauguration2021
    Watch as Katy Perry performs "Fireworks" as the First Family enjoys the inaugural firework show.
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  • @LiamMcEvoy
    @LiamMcEvoy Před 3 lety +8052

    "how many fireworks do you wanna order?"
    "yes"

    • @Baileybear85
      @Baileybear85 Před 3 lety +40

      Absolutely hilarious... and blankfaced

    • @laurenjones4699
      @laurenjones4699 Před 3 lety +92

      Just one more than Trump ordered 😝

    • @ThatGuyInPhilly
      @ThatGuyInPhilly Před 3 lety +86

      I was watching live and for a split second I thought it was CGI, special effects...I don't recall such an insane fireworks display like that.
      LOL, I think the nations stockpile of Fireworks could be 100% depleted right now. (Time to make more before July...no big deal)

    • @louissamood
      @louissamood Před 3 lety +5

      😂

    • @johngrimaldi1313
      @johngrimaldi1313 Před 3 lety +26

      What was the perfect comment! I laughed so hard 🤣 😂

  • @alexanderhallam3409
    @alexanderhallam3409 Před 3 lety +913

    You think when Katy Perry began writing a song called firework and thought of the words “do you ever feel like a plastic bag” that she thought one day she’d sing those words at a presidential inauguration

    • @darkecofreak23
      @darkecofreak23 Před 3 lety +31

      Doubtful, but here we are.

    • @emilyhefley5384
      @emilyhefley5384 Před 3 lety +6

      Hahahahaha

    • @belr.5189
      @belr.5189 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes.

    • @tfimperfectangel
      @tfimperfectangel Před 3 lety +14

      I know right! People laughed at her saying those lyrics make the music sound so cheap! Lol

    • @camw8180
      @camw8180 Před 3 lety +41

      Truth be told, most Americans did feel like a plastic bag these past 4 years so firework was directed towards so many Americans which is why it was the best performance of the day

  • @brittanycurtis8189
    @brittanycurtis8189 Před 2 lety +173

    I live in DC and I'm telling you this fireworks display was f'kn amazing...

  • @stevec1099
    @stevec1099 Před 3 lety +1882

    How proud will Katy's daughter be seeing her mother singing her heart out for our country, for the rebirth of our nation, for hope to be restored for EVERY American and our allies throughout the world!

  • @jaimicovelaz1999
    @jaimicovelaz1999 Před 3 lety +2314

    Can we talk about her vocals??? She SLAYED

  • @Dietcokeslut
    @Dietcokeslut Před 3 lety +2958

    I’m voting that this becomes the official music video for “Firework”

    • @jakovbabic
      @jakovbabic Před 3 lety +97

      you mean the national anthem

    • @jakovbabic
      @jakovbabic Před 3 lety +13

      @@ambienthangout i agree 100%

    • @bow0540
      @bow0540 Před 3 lety +3

      @@jakovbabic yes

    • @tophd_ds3236
      @tophd_ds3236 Před 3 lety +1

      nice one

    • @dpark5285
      @dpark5285 Před 3 lety +34

      I thought the original "Firework" music video was great, but after watching this new rendition, all the other performances look like child's play. She seriously classed this song up!

  • @kagomefan101
    @kagomefan101 Před 3 lety +573

    Seriously, the inauguration planning team deserves a TON of credit. What an incredible ceremony and that finale... literally flawless. And of course, thank you Katy for such a explosive (literally) send off! ❤️👏👏

  • @danrudloff
    @danrudloff Před 10 měsíci +43

    2 years later, still goosebumps. Simply lovely.

  • @kendalmoraes6566
    @kendalmoraes6566 Před 3 lety +670

    I don’t know why this performance makes me feel so emotional and hopeful.

    • @thelifeof_kelly
      @thelifeof_kelly Před 3 lety +5

      Me too! It was the perfect way to end the day

    • @JB-io1we
      @JB-io1we Před 3 lety +7

      I cried tears of joy, of course BEAUTIFUL 🤩

    • @williams41
      @williams41 Před 3 lety +3

      In my opinion this feels more like a victorious reprise. I guess that is why it feels more impactful.

    • @nunyabizness3878
      @nunyabizness3878 Před 3 lety +1

      Because we didn’t realize how hopeless we felt until we got a taste of it again this past week. It’s overwhelming

    • @gracekoepp2460
      @gracekoepp2460 Před 3 lety

      I know...

  • @cheetos1919
    @cheetos1919 Před 3 lety +982

    If you didn't cry or had goosebumps while watching this empowering moment that will go down in American history, are you still human?

    • @stardust_co
      @stardust_co Před 3 lety +26

      no im 9 rats stacked in a trench coat

    • @5thfjreenactor602
      @5thfjreenactor602 Před 3 lety +21

      Kinda inhuman to have to point out someone is still human for not getting certain emotions you feel they should have

    • @cheetos1919
      @cheetos1919 Před 3 lety +3

      @@stardust_co lol mood

    • @hannahalexandra1419
      @hannahalexandra1419 Před 3 lety +19

      Right??? This was all so beautiful. An incredible day... I am so proud of us, America!!!

    • @cheetos1919
      @cheetos1919 Před 3 lety +3

      @@hannahalexandra1419 exactly said, queen! ♥️

  • @duncanbhaltaireanraigwilso9627

    I don't mind admitting that I sat and cried tears of joy for our friends in the USA, and the world over when I watched this live. The day hope returned to the world.

  • @viktoryanokovich3699
    @viktoryanokovich3699 Před rokem +90

    Getting ready for a repeat of this in 2024

    • @pedroamador1991
      @pedroamador1991 Před 3 měsíci +10

      I'm scared friend... But I am praying we don't get Trump again. However, either result will tear us apart. The tipping point

    • @emelinedbs1070
      @emelinedbs1070 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yes for Trump

    • @DMacy7
      @DMacy7 Před 2 měsíci

      @@emelinedbs1070Gross

  • @zeusflores7339
    @zeusflores7339 Před 3 lety +3746

    This feels like an ending for a movie, but truth is, this is only just the beginning

    • @tazinsbaby1409
      @tazinsbaby1409 Před 3 lety +57

      A beginning we shall hope for. 👉🏻👈🏻🖤

    • @cristincashmoney8549
      @cristincashmoney8549 Před 3 lety +67

      @ImAEpicCoderGaming no, now all people of color and all people of all sexualities can be free without worrying for their life ❤️ this is our fresh start

    • @NotoAny
      @NotoAny Před 3 lety +5

      Nightmare on DC part deux.

    • @dayeah765caoni3
      @dayeah765caoni3 Před 3 lety +12

      Beginning to THE end

    • @jamesrankins4106
      @jamesrankins4106 Před 3 lety +9

      AMERICA HOPING FOR THE BEST IS YET TO COME

  • @christophergchen
    @christophergchen Před 3 lety +6780

    You’re not officially the president of the United States until Katy Perry sings firework to you

  • @jeaniebeanie6
    @jeaniebeanie6 Před 3 lety +121

    I keep coming back to this. It is spectacular to say the least! The arrangement of the song and Katy's vocals with the fireworks in the background and the Bidens and VP watching... I have no words, it's all so perfect and magical. What a finale!

  • @kimmccann6939
    @kimmccann6939 Před rokem +22

    I'm not American buy this gives me goose bumps every time I watch it..the biggest names in the music industry turned out for president Biden that says enough of how Americans feel..

  • @icetlorenzo9377
    @icetlorenzo9377 Před 3 lety +2313

    I have never seen a presidential inauguration so over the top, SO AMAZING, so caring, so heart filing. This was SO spectacular!!!
    NO WORDS!!!!

  • @xorrior4438
    @xorrior4438 Před 3 lety +435

    These lyrics are so eerily fitting to this day.

  • @paulpienkowski498
    @paulpienkowski498 Před rokem +191

    This entire inauguration was like watching the ending of a horrible disaster movie. The evil is defeated. The heroes have won. They're enjoying a brilliant performance under the stars with their loved ones. A beautiful ending and a new beginning.

    • @dbrand1
      @dbrand1 Před rokem +4

      You guys are evil. The real heroes will be back 2024

    • @jacquelyndeleon1041
      @jacquelyndeleon1041 Před rokem +9

      It did felt, still does, like that.

    • @lukeaustin4465
      @lukeaustin4465 Před rokem +10

      Enjoying those gas prices and record high inflation?

    • @jacobhanson9009
      @jacobhanson9009 Před rokem +1

      @@lukeaustin4465 You do realize the entire world is having the same problem. Do you think that's all from him 🤔. Enjoy being blind to the rest of the world.

    • @tomschmitz261
      @tomschmitz261 Před rokem +15

      @@lukeaustin4465 1) those 2 points were going to happen no matter WHO was president and it's around the world 2) i'm enjoying having respect again from the world, lower prescription costs, lowest unemployment, infrastructure bill passed, veteran's bill passed, social security benefits going up and on and on and on...

  • @mraanj3118
    @mraanj3118 Před 3 lety +105

    Goosebumps!!!!! I can feel the celebration, happiness, optimism and a big sigh of relief from all the decent Americans looking forward to better days coming.

  • @msiraco
    @msiraco Před 3 lety +867

    It really feels like we have taken a massive step forward today.

    • @Baileybear85
      @Baileybear85 Před 3 lety +9

      And a big step back to segregation

    • @Eriana-ju1jq
      @Eriana-ju1jq Před 3 lety +28

      @@Baileybear85 LOL how explain?

    • @professorhoratiohufnagel1341
      @professorhoratiohufnagel1341 Před 3 lety +2

      We have!! But not one liberals and Democrats will enjoy! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      STAY TUNED!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

    • @SatoshiMochidaTheKing
      @SatoshiMochidaTheKing Před 3 lety +42

      @@Baileybear85 Trumps presidency was the most segregated the US has ever been what do you mean?

    • @Baileybear85
      @Baileybear85 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Eriana-ju1jq "I don't want my children to grow up in a jungle, a racial jungle."

  • @ftw7026
    @ftw7026 Před 3 lety +1972

    i'm not American but even I felt patriotic watching that. Well done to the US.

    • @darkecofreak23
      @darkecofreak23 Před 3 lety +75

      Thanks, FT W. Hopefully, when all this COVID stuff is over, you can come visit.

    • @leafraley5929
      @leafraley5929 Před 3 lety +18

      Tysm

    • @michellemunn7959
      @michellemunn7959 Před 3 lety +61

      Same here. I am Canadian and felt every moment

    • @Eddie-oy6hv
      @Eddie-oy6hv Před 3 lety +44

      You can come visit us anytime 🇺🇸❤️ We are diverse

    • @petergallo7997
      @petergallo7997 Před 3 lety +37

      Thank you.. America is back my friend

  • @eduardamonteiro3164
    @eduardamonteiro3164 Před 3 lety +19

    The look on Kamala's eyes on 3:55 is so incredibly emotional (and I’m not even american)

  • @francescocosoleto
    @francescocosoleto Před 3 měsíci +15

    Let's do this again.

  • @norbertowitt6877
    @norbertowitt6877 Před 3 lety +398

    Katy praticed her vocals A LOT in the last years, I'm so proud of her!

    • @freebree7739
      @freebree7739 Před 3 lety +2

      There was a little tuning unlike gaga

    • @collander7766
      @collander7766 Před 3 lety +1

      @@freebree7739 or maybe a lot and we just don't know. She is getting older, and you could hear some parts where it didn't quite match up. Great performance overall, there's just no way to know how much is actual singing, especially at an EXTREMELY high profile performance where messing up isn't an option.

    • @sexyscorpio8087
      @sexyscorpio8087 Před 3 lety

      SOUNDS AWESOME❤

  • @izad3047
    @izad3047 Před 3 lety +1794

    i can't believe the president and vice president crashed into katy perry's concert

    • @jona9456
      @jona9456 Před 3 lety +36

      I think they just wanted to see the fireworks better lol. They left bidden and his wife in the balcony seats.

    • @AM__-mf4md
      @AM__-mf4md Před 3 lety +6

      Izad wasn’t it meant for them-

    • @Ame-fy6vr
      @Ame-fy6vr Před 3 lety +29

      @@AM__-mf4md that's the joke

    • @Sa-fz4lt
      @Sa-fz4lt Před 3 lety +13

      Bc she is the queen 👑✨

    • @josephavena4045
      @josephavena4045 Před 3 lety +5

      This is a golden comment right here😂😂😂

  • @sherryberry2394
    @sherryberry2394 Před 3 lety +204

    I've watched this about 40 times now. Feels like a gift to our nation! I just love it so much. 🇺🇸💜

  • @romessatanvir
    @romessatanvir Před 2 lety +114

    "After a hurricane, comes a rainbow." never hit harder.

    • @gentile.5633
      @gentile.5633 Před 9 dny +1

      Prepare to the patriotic hurricane, Trump 2024!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Look at the polls

  • @reetoberoi
    @reetoberoi Před 3 lety +3305

    This literally gave me goosebumps, Katy is honestly the best.

    • @PopuleuxMusic
      @PopuleuxMusic Před 3 lety +32

      Seriously though those fireworks were amazing

    • @dwaynetownsend5028
      @dwaynetownsend5028 Před 3 lety +37

      Tears began to roll down my cheeks and goosebumps the whole way through!

    • @stephs1678
      @stephs1678 Před 3 lety +6

      Me too!

    • @Sa-fz4lt
      @Sa-fz4lt Před 3 lety +5

      Period 👑

    • @reetoberoi
      @reetoberoi Před 3 lety +9

      @Esteban A Yes, Truly a historic performance which would be remembered for generations to come.

  • @shresthadey4853
    @shresthadey4853 Před 3 lety +408

    The way she performed sent chill down my spines.

  • @anfguy10
    @anfguy10 Před rokem +14

    I come back to this at least once a month and watching Joe, Jill and then Kamala, Doug just watching how they made history…just makes me so proud to be an American and to have helped them get there.

  • @kevinmcquade3088
    @kevinmcquade3088 Před rokem +17

    2 years later. Still love it.

  • @felipealves3388
    @felipealves3388 Před 3 lety +848

    Can we talk about how “...After a hurricane comes a rainbow” matches perfectly with this situation?

    • @xanderfulton3186
      @xanderfulton3186 Před 3 lety +21

      Yes we can

    • @darkecofreak23
      @darkecofreak23 Před 3 lety +4

      Do let’s.

    • @Hakudan2
      @Hakudan2 Před 3 lety +30

      yep, definitely intentional. Most up lifting song too

    • @DMV_L3GO
      @DMV_L3GO Před 3 lety +17

      Beautiful song, my wife said this was her graduation song.

    • @upaushsharma2031
      @upaushsharma2031 Před 3 lety +8

      @@DMV_L3GO that was my graduation song in elementary school too

  • @kellypuente
    @kellypuente Před 3 lety +348

    A new beginning, you can do it America, you can. This moment was the best!!

    • @undergrads
      @undergrads Před 3 lety +21

      YEP!!! WE ARE BACK.......!!!!!!!!

    • @lizettemorales5333
      @lizettemorales5333 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes it was

    • @GuilleLP42
      @GuilleLP42 Před 3 lety

      North America*

    • @claytonreeves150
      @claytonreeves150 Před 3 lety

      @@GuilleLP42 United States of America*

    • @gwapakaayobabe
      @gwapakaayobabe Před 3 lety +2

      @@GuilleLP42 Not really! The USA has always been called America throughout history and us Americans. If you're referring to the continent - North and South America, I would call it the Americas..

  • @razormc954
    @razormc954 Před 3 lety +24

    Looking back on this 6 months afterwards, it was still beautiful and inspiring..

  • @klh2610
    @klh2610 Před 3 lety +19

    Brings me to grateful tears. This was a moment to remember forever. We survived. Hope. Love. Compassion. Powerful beyond words.

  • @edgetaker
    @edgetaker Před 3 lety +504

    I was cheering and crying at the same time! What a way to end this historic day!

    • @SelfLoveACommunity13
      @SelfLoveACommunity13 Před 3 lety +12

      Yes! I was so excited by the end, I hit the floor. Love Won

    • @darktinx
      @darktinx Před 3 lety +12

      Same!!! Same!!!! I’m so happy we can leave that terrible nightmare and start a better dream today!

    • @DinaTinyworld
      @DinaTinyworld Před 3 lety +4

      Same here❤️🤲🙏

    • @AAB463
      @AAB463 Před 3 lety +5

      Hopefully now all Americans will realize how truly important it is to vote and to always watch for shysters.

    • @rickyolmos7495
      @rickyolmos7495 Před 3 lety +1

      Historic when trump got impeached twice💀

  • @bianakr
    @bianakr Před 3 lety +550

    the haters always try to take down Katy Perry but she will always shine like a firework

    • @nope9816
      @nope9816 Před 3 lety +5

      😐😐😐

    • @tfimperfectangel
      @tfimperfectangel Před 3 lety +21

      I remember when this single was released back then, many laughed at Katy's song sound rather 'cheap' with starting lyrics including words like plastic bag.. Who would've thought it'd be the one song being the greatest ending performances for the inauguration for the US President someday. So proud of Katy! ❤️❤️

  • @sadie4me2
    @sadie4me2 Před rokem +39

    Still brings tears to my eyes. I will always remember that night with thankfulness

  • @claudiarose1108
    @claudiarose1108 Před 3 lety +669

    republican but I am so in love with America I hope joe does great things 🇺🇸

  • @nicolep4733
    @nicolep4733 Před 3 lety +232

    Choking back tears of happiness so I didn’t wake the wife, I don’t think this will ever be forgotten, by us or any dog with in 3 miles of DC.

    • @darkecofreak23
      @darkecofreak23 Před 3 lety +14

      Definitely one for the record books

    • @nicolep4733
      @nicolep4733 Před 3 lety +12

      Couldn’t agree more.

    • @wiggywa1
      @wiggywa1 Před 29 dny

      Bro I'm from Vancouver Canada and I'm still living this 3 years later.

  • @cradleybooper1900
    @cradleybooper1900 Před 3 lety +178

    Imagine the pressure performing this live in a historic solemnly moment with an epic firework in the background that can not be replayed, a historic unique president / vice president pair under Lincoln in front of you and 259 seconds left with absolutely NO room for any kind of failure while the whole world is watching you.
    I wonder if you can.

    • @jabukakruska9423
      @jabukakruska9423 Před 3 lety +28

      and with all of that this is literally her best firework performance to this day

    • @mabelmarotta4569
      @mabelmarotta4569 Před 3 lety +18

      And that is what makes a true talented star. Last night all performers were spectacular, but she had the hardest job of all

    • @philsthong8615
      @philsthong8615 Před 3 lety +3

      She performed at a Super Bowl. More people were watching that.

    • @bgfischer565
      @bgfischer565 Před 3 lety +8

      Great producers pulled this off. Brilliant.

    • @AllIAm1
      @AllIAm1 Před 3 lety +5

      She’s been doing this so long she’s got the chops! Now was Eve moment to rely on your vocal training and turn those nerves into inspiration and she did! Knocked it out of the park

  • @MelinaGaines3
    @MelinaGaines3 Před 2 lety +8

    0:49 That note when she sings “Just own the *_Night_* ”😩😩😩

  • @Chicoandtheman
    @Chicoandtheman Před 2 lety +20

    This song is so uplifting. Like I don’t care what situation you’re in, this song always get me!!

  • @joeywolff5142
    @joeywolff5142 Před 3 lety +328

    The pyro-technicians deserve a TON of credit for just how spectacular that REALLY was!! And Katy too, of course!😍

    • @AnaGonzalez-gk3wk
      @AnaGonzalez-gk3wk Před 3 lety +13

      That was the most spectacular fireworks show I have ever seen. It was amazing!!

  • @engelinelamigo6427
    @engelinelamigo6427 Před 3 lety +314

    This is the one of her greatest performance ever, because this performance was dedicated for America.

  • @liannarivera5358
    @liannarivera5358 Před 3 lety +7

    3:51 this music thooo....it feels like a happy ending of a Disney movie 🥺🥺❤️❤️

  • @nikkimapp8014
    @nikkimapp8014 Před 3 lety +18

    Best performance ever. She is amazing. I felt the hope in her voice and the excitement of a new presidential era.

  • @qkbarbland4332
    @qkbarbland4332 Před 3 lety +257

    When she used her falsetto at "fourth of july" that's why I fell in love with her!! Very few singers have a falsetto that's as warm and angelic as hers. And the spin she gave on the second prechorus is just perfection. VOCALS.

    • @oliosworld7854
      @oliosworld7854 Před 3 lety +4

      That’s her trade mark for singing . Teenage Dream is full of it . Love Katy!

    • @icetlorenzo9377
      @icetlorenzo9377 Před 3 lety +1

      Her vocal is IMPECABLE!

  • @zackcross7190
    @zackcross7190 Před 3 lety +331

    This just further cements this day in the history books. This inauguration was the happiest I’ve seen America in a long time. Truly a spectacle to behold. I wish all the best to President Biden and Vice President Harris.

    • @bigboi2209
      @bigboi2209 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah cuz when Democrats are happy everyone is happy right?? Remember only a little bit over 50% of America voted for Joe.

    • @defox5019
      @defox5019 Před 3 lety +27

      @@bigboi2209 Remember Biden is entering office with an approval rating of 65%, higher than Trump has ever had in his 4 years in office.

    • @smokiemcgoo8569
      @smokiemcgoo8569 Před 3 lety +13

      @ Big Boi, Nobody is responsible for your happiness...there is Always One! We celebrated democracy yesterday...I am Proud to be an American! There is no Dems or Reps now! It's Executive, Judicial, and Legislative and policy disagreements! Voting is done...See you in 2 years! Move On! Be Safe...Be Well!

    • @AK-iw3zw
      @AK-iw3zw Před 3 lety +1

      @@bigboi2209 still a MAJORITY voted for Decency !

    • @shawnmenlove4906
      @shawnmenlove4906 Před 3 lety +1

      Remember this happiness is only just a portrayal by big media

  • @katehalleron4688
    @katehalleron4688 Před 2 lety +45

    More than a year later, I still come back to rewatch this, Lady Gaga's anthem and Amanda Gorman's poem.
    The inaugural committee deserves to burst with pride for pulling this off under terrible circumstances. I spent inauguration day watching all this, and it was inspirational.

  • @diegovictoria6881
    @diegovictoria6881 Před 3 lety +99

    Im Latino but seeing this video is so powerful in so many ways that im sure my folks can relate well done America vivia estado unidos y Mexico que dios now bendiga

    • @ME.5
      @ME.5 Před rokem

      And meanwhile Kamala Harris laughs

  • @dwheele2
    @dwheele2 Před 3 lety +2302

    This looks like the ending of a sad movie with a happy ending.

    • @myselfhi716
      @myselfhi716 Před 3 lety +108

      because it is😌

    • @sexyscorpio8087
      @sexyscorpio8087 Před 3 lety +22

      Spectacular. AWESOME ENDING❤

    • @giljovis9022
      @giljovis9022 Před 3 lety +2

      😂😂😂

    • @saturn6563
      @saturn6563 Před 3 lety +57

      Yes!! This is the happy ending of Donald Trump getting defeated

    • @pamelabryant7390
      @pamelabryant7390 Před 3 lety +29

      It was a very very sad movie. I’m just so sad that I had to live through it. Happy ending is here though. Go get them Joe. You too Kamala

  • @belr.5189
    @belr.5189 Před 3 lety +290

    She was everything we were waiting for

  • @vasato13
    @vasato13 Před 3 lety +6

    It's been 2 months and I still tear up watching this. All the emotions of elation, joy, pride, relief still well up inside me. Just looking at the President, First Lady, Vice President and Second Gentleman makes my heart so happy!

  • @joshlouie
    @joshlouie Před 3 lety +14

    I cried just watching these fireworks with Katy Perry singing her one of her famous songs. The ending of an era and a beginning of a new one!

  • @giovannipdg
    @giovannipdg Před 3 lety +1712

    The amount of Nostalgia this song holds is enough to make a grown man cry

  • @cipollanera1
    @cipollanera1 Před 3 lety +238

    Whoever produced this entire day deserves a medal. It could have fallen into deep kitsch, or it could have melted away the cold cynicism that gripped our hearts for more than 4 long years. It was perfection.

    • @KirkLinnDeGrassi
      @KirkLinnDeGrassi Před 3 lety +8

      A daytime and prime time Emmy

    • @JB-io1we
      @JB-io1we Před 3 lety +1

      Absolute perfection, agreed....🤗🤗🤗

    • @cufflink44
      @cufflink44 Před 3 lety

      Beautifully put. Thank you.

  • @toni_wood
    @toni_wood Před měsícem +2

    I always cry during the "There's still a chance for you " line... 😂

  • @MaikoMaxz
    @MaikoMaxz Před 2 lety +7

    now this is America 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 I’m proud to be a American ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @tahremahossain
    @tahremahossain Před 3 lety +276

    im not even an american, but idk why this made me emotional 🥺 so so so beautiful ✨✨

    • @ANEILBEDASIE-GAMING
      @ANEILBEDASIE-GAMING Před 3 lety +19

      LETS GOO AMERICA WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO HEALLLL

    • @rickyolmos7495
      @rickyolmos7495 Před 3 lety +10

      The DECADE starts NOW!

    • @robinturner1563
      @robinturner1563 Před 3 lety +11

      The past 4 years have affected the entire planet. I hope we can do some major repairs quickly.

    • @imdog632
      @imdog632 Před 3 lety +6

      i love you guys

    • @danielleweterings5544
      @danielleweterings5544 Před 3 lety +10

      Me too from The Netherlands It was Amazing.!Emotional,hope,love,faith and determanation..Congrats America

  • @igorvinha5366
    @igorvinha5366 Před 3 lety +599

    I wasn't Ready for This, Katy you're Perfect

  • @cryptan6756
    @cryptan6756 Před rokem +8

    Watching this was a catharsis... I kept telling myself, "it's over. We did it."

  • @Call_me_worldgeoedits
    @Call_me_worldgeoedits Před rokem +3

    She changed and got better in these 10 years so much we always love her as a Pakistani 🇵🇰🤍🇺🇸

  • @val8076
    @val8076 Před 3 lety +321

    I've heard this song so many times but...her singing it like that where shes at for some reason had me crying. I hope Biden makes this country better for everyone 🤗

    • @officially_kayley7343
      @officially_kayley7343 Před 3 lety +2

      He ain’t gonna you can forget that hope missy . I wished the same thing but trump 2021

    • @val8076
      @val8076 Před 3 lety

      @@officially_kayley7343 Gee thx for putting a kid's hopes down I really appreciate it 😂😂😂😔

    • @rexology1431
      @rexology1431 Před 3 lety

      @@officially_kayley7343 pls stop 🤦

    • @amandaraposa3278
      @amandaraposa3278 Před 3 lety +1

      There’s no chance that Biden will make anything better. It’s gonna get far worse and then people will realize why trump would’ve been better

    • @allisoncramer12
      @allisoncramer12 Před 3 lety +9

      @@amandaraposa3278 biden’s done more in two days than trumps done for four years. get a grip and grow up.

  • @s.a.m.6814
    @s.a.m.6814 Před 3 lety +280

    I’m not from the USA but this performance makes me feel so emotional and patriotic idkw! Haha, But Congrats US you did it! A new beginning!

    • @hayleyannelynch
      @hayleyannelynch Před 3 lety +12

      Because the dream of America is a multicultural, multiethnic endeavor. ✌️❤️

    • @doeliddc6422
      @doeliddc6422 Před 3 lety +5

      ​@@hayleyannelynch It has nothing to do with the American dream. America itself is the land of freedoms (although sometimes it is not). There are the principles of democracy that are spread all over the world today. It is a country that serves as a role model (even if it doesn't do everything right). Besides, it is the most powerful country in the world, which is why I felt it was the greatest shame that someone like Trump could hold such an important office. Biden's inauguration is a relief from all the worries and burdens the whole world had because of Trump

    • @noveldixon9963
      @noveldixon9963 Před 3 lety +2

      Yasssss

    • @Sunshinexoxo4795
      @Sunshinexoxo4795 Před 3 lety +3

      a 150 degree about change. Did you notice that the atmosphere feels quite bit at peace and calmer with Trump NOT around no more. Hope he never surfaces ever again. He doesn't realize all the drama and conflict he has imposed on the United States citizens and his staff and a police officer has lost his life and one almost got his head crushed by those animals. Following his orders to go to the Capital. What a sin he has cause. He is liable and should be held accountable for his encouragement in what led up to those events in the riot in the Capital. Had he NOT requested those criminals and others to go, it would of never happened. I t was believed and seen by a police officer that was involved in it said he seen it on line he read it by Trump where to go and what day to do it. He says that is how he found out about it. So he traveled to go just like he said on the advice of Trumps social media account. As we all seen Trump and his close circle adult kids were standing and laughing and cheering on the mob as they watched it on television.

    • @joycemeadows5558
      @joycemeadows5558 Před 3 lety +7

      We in the U.S.A. will be happy to consider you to be American for as long as you'd like.

  • @humanx2harryhall
    @humanx2harryhall Před 8 měsíci +5

    Definitely her best performance ever in her life ever. None other compares. The ultimate. 😊

  • @moanablogger
    @moanablogger Před 3 lety +116

    almost two months later and 80% of my family has been vaccinated. thanks to the Biden administration. dreams do come true.

    • @whitewolf55673
      @whitewolf55673 Před 2 lety +5

      Lol Trump said Biden would try to take credit for his vaccination.
      You've been duped mate.

    • @thedhruvshow1775
      @thedhruvshow1775 Před 2 lety +6

      @@whitewolf55673 Biden does not take credit for the MAKING of the vaccine. He does rightfully take credit for a very successful rollout which would have been a 100% flop if tRump was incharge

  • @tfimperfectangel
    @tfimperfectangel Před 3 lety +254

    I remember when this single was released back then, many laughed at Katy's song sound rather 'cheap' with starting lyrics including words like plastic bag.. Who would've thought it'd be the one song being the greatest ending performances for the inauguration for the US President someday. So proud of Katy! ❤️❤️

    • @leonieromanes7265
      @leonieromanes7265 Před 3 lety +6

      I hated that song when it first came out, now I love it🌺🌻⚘

    • @jamaalmartin6974
      @jamaalmartin6974 Před 3 lety +1

      And for HRC at the 2016 DNC when she accepted the nomination

  • @owenpampo4120
    @owenpampo4120 Před 3 lety +505

    “Do you know, that there’s still a chance for you. If there’s a spark in you, you just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine”

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 Před 3 lety +1

      I'd be honored if some fellow citizens would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of DANCING IN THE DARK by Bruce Springsteen and WIDE AWAKE by Katy Perry on my YT channel in tribute to the United States of America and our 46th President, Joseph R. Biden. Peace and everybody stay safe.

    • @Crystal.B.Dawned
      @Crystal.B.Dawned Před 3 lety

      @@willritter4076 Beautiful Will 🎶
      I know the power of song sung and played, not much beats it. Sometimes I wonder how we don’t just BLOWUP in Power of our expressions!
      Many Blessings and Wishes Your Way.
      Never stop... Thanks for sharing.
      🙏🙂🎶

  • @haydenrose3237
    @haydenrose3237 Před 3 lety +288

    I bet Katy Perry wouldn't have done this if Trump was president again.

  • @mikeandrews9551
    @mikeandrews9551 Před 10 měsíci +4

    When you think the end of the USA is close at hand, come back to this incredible video.
    No amount of hate, greed or ignorance can ever defeat the beauty, love, generosity and acceptance of the American soul.

    • @dennisheyes4561
      @dennisheyes4561 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I never doubted for a moment that Americans would do the right thing.
      It's full of great people.
      -- Your friendly Canadian neighbour.

  • @mrmojorisin6951
    @mrmojorisin6951 Před 3 lety +886

    An all star cast today & tonight. Just perfect. Congrats President Biden and Vice President Harris! 👍🎉🥂 🍾🎶🇺🇸

  • @silvialima6894
    @silvialima6894 Před 3 lety +161

    one of the best performers and songwriters of her time. she doesn’t get the credit she deserves for her talent and for everything she did fighting for democracy since 2008. absolute QUEEN!

  • @aslater5
    @aslater5 Před 11 měsíci +8

    This was a magical moment.

  • @shotsfiredandmissed9068
    @shotsfiredandmissed9068 Před 3 lety +98

    America is back ladies and gents, let's do this!

  • @MD-pv7rr
    @MD-pv7rr Před 3 lety +400

    feels "like tonight is New Year's Eve. I think we just got the dates wrong." - Ken Burns

    • @tonka3159
      @tonka3159 Před 3 lety

      LOL

    • @cufflink44
      @cufflink44 Před 3 lety

      My feeling EXACTLY.

    • @alainakelly7360
      @alainakelly7360 Před 3 lety

      New years was cancelled. Remember. Sink the ecomony anythimf to get trump out. America has been transfixed by evil hollywood.

    • @MD-pv7rr
      @MD-pv7rr Před 3 lety +3

      @@alainakelly7360 you may want to consider some counseling

  • @lukestewart3930
    @lukestewart3930 Před 3 lety +2709

    Massive shoutout to the Second Gentleman supporting his wife as she makes history. He genuinely looks so proud of her. That's a real man right there, 100% behind his amazing wife.

    • @catsmith233
      @catsmith233 Před 3 lety +22

      Agree

    • @brianr6651
      @brianr6651 Před 3 lety +36

      I’m behind the Second Gentleman and VP Harris. Love them both! Let’s do this!

    • @JaimeRuiz-LA.Realtor
      @JaimeRuiz-LA.Realtor Před 3 lety +29

      Not behind her, just at her side. And I agree, big shoutout for him for supporting her.

    • @sradhanjalidash8211
      @sradhanjalidash8211 Před 3 lety +2

      😁

    • @STTDB1990
      @STTDB1990 Před 3 lety +20

      Not the first person to get behind Headboard Harris

  • @wyndpvp
    @wyndpvp Před 11 měsíci +3

    No question, this is the best version of the song by a landslide

  • @ewrqsioon
    @ewrqsioon Před 3 lety +12

    Can we appreciate that she never uses any autotune to make her voice sound better like other singers these days? It's so beautiful!!

  • @charlesdixon552
    @charlesdixon552 Před 3 lety +1694

    We haven't seen a president hug his wife in public since the Obama era! Thanks Joe!

    • @hazelcloud4520
      @hazelcloud4520 Před 3 lety +65

      So true, in a loving way 🥺

    • @13moclov
      @13moclov Před 3 lety +35

      Biden has hugged many of women... Not all his wife and not all of age!

    • @lynnurlaub391
      @lynnurlaub391 Před 3 lety +80

      Well, to be honest, I hardly considered the former creatures to be a married couple.

    • @peterbillionaire
      @peterbillionaire Před 3 lety +62

      Melania to Donald: Don't get too close.

    • @Spentbrass
      @Spentbrass Před 3 lety +21

      Jesus that never occurred to me, but you're absolutely right.

  • @theatreknox
    @theatreknox Před 3 lety +262

    This is one of the most beautiful moments to ever happen in America! Cannot stop watching.

    • @Me-or9br
      @Me-or9br Před 3 lety +1

      Was katy actually performing in front of the White House or was this video recorded some where else with a green screen ?

    • @lw9354
      @lw9354 Před 3 lety

      It’s fake!

    • @bakedog46
      @bakedog46 Před 3 lety +1

      no it wasn’t

  • @kjc007
    @kjc007 Před 3 lety +9

    The best INAUGURATION in the world

  • @arianabhagwansingh4323
    @arianabhagwansingh4323 Před 2 lety +8

    Anytime I’m feeling down and out , I just watch this performance and I get this glad , warm and cheerful feeling inside !! Katy’s performance was felt as far as where I live here in the Caribbean !

  • @breadmoneyarchival
    @breadmoneyarchival Před 3 lety +234

    This is the ending credits scene after America beats the final boss

  • @maceinmyeyes6915
    @maceinmyeyes6915 Před 3 lety +672

    *The end credits after defeating the hard to beat final boss*

  • @samarmisra4922
    @samarmisra4922 Před rokem +4

    This video makes me tear up as I remember watching this on Jan 21st night in my 92 year old home health client's room which was the very last night of me with him as he passed a week later from having tested covid positive the day after inauguration. Will fondly remember my 92 year old client who like my grandfather and a gem and will remember this proud inaugural moment of President Biden getting inaugurated.

  • @nhny58
    @nhny58 Před 2 měsíci +18

    Let’s do it all again in 2024. Pure joy 💙

  • @luvyou-baby
    @luvyou-baby Před 3 lety +52

    Not an American, but this made me emotional. Im very happy and hopeful for your country

  • @BillNyeGuy
    @BillNyeGuy Před 3 lety +62

    You can just see the feeling of wonder, appreciation, and respect for this moment from all of them. It’s not about ego but doing what’s right for the American people. I’m truly reminded of America’s REAL greatness for the first time in 4 years. My best wishes to you!

  • @mayorcanada8427
    @mayorcanada8427 Před 22 dny +1

    Who else's comes here for a moment of peace just the words the moment just ......

  • @barbaraerlinger217
    @barbaraerlinger217 Před rokem +8

    I keep coming back to watch this. It fills me with such hope.

    • @Charmcity199
      @Charmcity199 Před rokem +2

      Me too!! I still cry tears of joy when I think of how that election turned everything around for the country. And the emotions and hope I felt watching this on Inauguration Day still grip me when I see this.

    • @michaelcarter5624
      @michaelcarter5624 Před měsícem

      Trump is coming back in just a few months 😊

  • @lizrodrigues9328
    @lizrodrigues9328 Před 3 lety +138

    i swear why is this so majestic-

    • @KittehNinjaz
      @KittehNinjaz Před 3 lety +9

      There's just something about bright lights in the night...

    • @darkecofreak23
      @darkecofreak23 Před 3 lety +17

      The magic of fireworks combined with Katy Perry’s stunning vocals and the belief that our new president and vice president will bring us forward to greater heights.

    • @AAB463
      @AAB463 Před 3 lety +8

      Because we almost lost our Republic to a maniacal maniac!

  • @stardust_co
    @stardust_co Před 3 lety +224

    this is unironically one of my favorite videos.

  • @sherryberry2394
    @sherryberry2394 Před 9 měsíci +2

    It's Sept 7, 2023. Just as it did on Inauguration night, This Granfanallys brings tears to my eyes! I still have hope for our country to be a proud democracy. ❣️🇺🇸

  • @lattem2141
    @lattem2141 Před 2 lety +8

    Still a beautiful performance and fireworks show. Truth, liberty, and accountability are back.

  • @kaleidoscopekayley
    @kaleidoscopekayley Před 3 lety +167

    They really said, "we can't throw a ball, so I guess we're gonna have a concert instead!"

  • @wert556
    @wert556 Před 3 lety +197

    No cap this made me emtionaland cried. I feel so relieved and seeing the new President and Vice President watching the fireworks looks amazing. This is definitely a victory for Democracy. We Prevailed once more 💙💙💙

    • @AAB463
      @AAB463 Před 3 lety +8

      Me2! Crying like a baby! 😂🤣 those were amazing fireworks, never seen that many. No celebration needed this more! It was Beautiful!

    • @nolanrader5633
      @nolanrader5633 Před 3 lety +1

      So this is how democracy dies, with thunderous applause....

    • @Ayotzi94
      @Ayotzi94 Před 3 lety +4

      @@nolanrader5633 Go back to your cave. See you again in 4 years 🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @nolanrader5633
      @nolanrader5633 Před 3 lety +1

      So you were allowed to cry for 4 years and I can't say anything? Seems a little hypocritical...

    • @Ayotzi94
      @Ayotzi94 Před 3 lety +2

      @@nolanrader5633 You are more than welcome to join this new era of peace and prosperity. After all you are an American and have every right but if you choose to be part of this you must first leave your hatred aside as well as your indifference towards minorities. You are not my enemy but if you stand in the way of progress I have no respect for you.

  • @wowzer107
    @wowzer107 Před 3 lety +23

    This is just the kind of uplifting moment we need right now. I see the celebration of fireworks and Katy's beautiful and dramatic aria sweeping over the currently deserted and apocalyptic armed camp of Washington, with President and Dr. Biden viewing approvingly from the White House portico balcony, as the symbolic triumph of the United States and democracy over the dark forces of Trump and Putin.

  • @gawkgawkgawkgawk_gawk
    @gawkgawkgawkgawk_gawk Před rokem +19

    This honestly seems like it should be at the end of a movie, not real life ❤

    • @dennisheyes4561
      @dennisheyes4561 Před rokem +2

      It really does... They could even have done some edits to put all the people's happy reactions from each of the cities across America. Heck probably the world (was relieved to see the last one leave.) Really made it like the ending of Return of the Jedi.
      Song choice was perfect. Takes you back to a simpler time with stable, great leadership. People could finally rest easy knowing an adult was in charge again.

    • @captainjakemerica4579
      @captainjakemerica4579 Před rokem +2

      It's like the epic badassery of President Whitmore's speech in Independence Day mixed with the ending of Avengers Endgame but in real life