I Kissed a Girl

Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” (2008) is a bold pop-rock track that stirred up pop culture with its provocative theme. With a chunky guitar riff and playful lyrics about a same-sex kiss (“hope my boyfriend don’t mind it”), it sparked both controversy and massive interest. The song shot to No. 1 on the Hot 100, launching Katy Perry’s career with a bang and opening conversations about fluidity in mainstream pop in a catchy, lighthearted way.