Katy Perry's "Firework" Fiasco: When Art Meets Propaganda The White House TikTok account recently used Katy Perry's 2010 hit "Firework" as background music in a video showcasing military strikes against Iran.
The singer was quick to condemn the use, stating that it "completely violates everything my song stands for.
" "Firework," an anthem of hope and inner strength, is meant to uplift those struggling in their darkest moments – not to soundtrack destruction and violence.