No, there's no more questioning
I'll be the one defining who I'm gonna be
No concealing feelings
Or changing seasonally
I'm gonna love myself the way I want you to love me Katy Perry – Love Me
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This signifies a change in Katy’s outlook on life. She refuses to pretend to be someone else or fake her feelings.
This dedication to be herself is revealed in take it or leave it form – this guy is either going to love her for who she is, or she will love herself the same way.
And as she says in an interview:
They're going to have to take a back seat
I know I have to love myself the way I want you to
Love me Katy Perry – Love Me
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The backseat of a car is typically a mess with unimportant things strewn about when you are too lazy to put them away somewhere. It is used as a saying to describe something that is no longer being held up as important.
Katy refuses to let self-doubt run her life any longer, as this album exemplifies a sense of confidence:
Now that I have made up my mind
(I'll be alright) I'll be alright
It doesn't haunt me at night
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause every gift and every letter
Every promise of forever
Now is out of sight
Like you were never alive Katy Perry – Ghost
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More ghost metaphors!
Katy cleverly describes the now ex-relationship as dead and uses the word “haunt” – something that ghosts are storied to do.
Despite the difficulty of the breakup, and even contemplating suicide, she has gotten passed the loss and is no longer troubled by it:
(When I look back, never woulda known that)
You could be so cold
(Like a stranger, vanish like a vapor) Katy Perry – Ghost
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Katy uses the titular ghost metaphor to describe how Russell Brand “disappeared” from her life after the divorce. She is playing off of the typical belief that ghosts can be seen, but not felt – similar to how her memory of Brand remains though he is physically gone.
During the marriage, Katy was in love with him and didn’t know that he was capable of being so heartless with the “intense” breakup.
After the divorce, Russell “vanished” from Katy’s life. In an interview she explained that the two have not talked since the text message ended it:
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If I'mma need this sweater, I’d rather be where it’s cold
The United States Olympic athletes strolled into Sochi wearing these knit cardigans by Ralph Lauren as part of their exclusive Team USA Collection.
Despite looking like something their grandmothers knitted them for Christmas, these gems set social media ablaze with comments both good and bad – they even have their own Twitter account! Many scrambled to the internet to buy one only to find out they costed $595!
If you’re looking to cop one, unfortunately you’re too late. They have already sold out on the Ralph Lauren website (along with the $195 embroidered fleece pants). Those who absolutely need to get one of these beauties can try their hands at some outrageous prices on eBay where some have sold for as much as $3000!
But you can still buy the $95 reindeer hat here!
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The opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics was filled with spectacular and weird moments, but we at Fashion Genius couldn’t take our eyes off of the U.S. sweaters.
And you can give a damn on which nigga tryna holla Dally Auston – Bounce
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Update: Gaborik will no longer compete in the Olympics due to a broken collarbone.
His replacement, Branko Radivojevic, is currently not a member of the NHL.
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Quick is one of the best goaltenders in the league. He has an incredible career 2.32 GAA – down to a 2.08 in the Playoffs! In 2012 he won his first Stanley Cup along with the Conn Smythe Trophy for being the Playoff MVP.
This will be his second Olympic appearance as he was the backup to Ryan Miller on the 2010 silver medal U.S. team
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St. Louis will be replacing injured teammate Steven Stamkos
The 38 year old veteran will be playing in his second Olympic games which came in 2006. He was passed over for the 2010 Canadian team that won gold, but he will have a chance to prove himself this year.
Accomplishments:
- 1 Stanley Cup (2004)
- 1 MVP (2003-04)
- 2 NHL points leader (2003-04, 2012-13)
- 1 First Team All-Star (2003-04)
- 4 Second Team All-Star (2006-07, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13)
It definitely feels great. I’m glad that people think highly of me. I try to play the game the way I know how to play. If I impress people along the way and get supporters, that’s great.
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