Waking Up In Vegas... Genius.

I'm a closet Katy Perry fan. Always have been. And, as I was listening to her song "Waking Up In Vegas," I began to realize why.  I didn't actually watch the video, so I dunno if that's good. I probably already have enough of my community college peers questioning my orientation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BppuSbxnnfU

If you notice, the verses have no rhyme to them. I find that unique for a pop song, and the chorus has some good imagery. "Wake up and shake the glitter from your clothes, now."

But I think there's a deeper meaning to all this.

 Katy could be representing George W Bush, discussing his foreign policy with the American people. Iraq is the quintessential "Vegas," filled with quick opportunity for cash, but also fraught with danger. Bush has found himself "Waking Up in Vegas."

"You gotta help me out
It's all a blur last night
We need a taxi 'cause you're
Hung over and I'm broke."

Bush is facing regret over the war. He's looking back and wondering what the heck happened. They need an exit strategy! A taxi requires money, so I'm guessing Bush wants a victory, because simply evacuating does not cost anything.  But, unfortunately, the people seem incapable of making a decision (hung over), and we've run out of general war funds (I'm broke).

"Spare me your freaking
Dirty looks now don't blame me"

Ouch. It's not his fault!

"You wanna cash out
And get the hell outta town
Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Ah, so now the people want to leave. Bush says "NO! Remember?"

"Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas"

Bush is reminding the people of their insistence we destroy Saddam Hussein. He then reminds them that they once realized the conqsequences of war.

"Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas"

Bush is asserting that the people need to readjust themselves, because we are in war.

I really do feel that I've struck gold here. Quite deep, Kay, quite deep.