In a stunning visual narrative that dropped last Thursday, Katy Perry’s latest single 'Bandaids' showcases the pop star navigating a series of life-threatening mishaps with trademark vulnerability. This video marks Perry’s return to solo projects in 2025, capturing her journey of reflection and perseverance.
Katy Perry in the "Bandaids" music video
The 'Bandaids' video metaphorically parallels Perry's real-life experiences in the spotlight, as she croons, "If I had to do it all over again. I would still do it all over again." The visuals are arrestingly dramatic, portraying Perry in scenarios where she narrowly cheats death.
In one sequence, she faces every child's panic-inducing fear: getting their shoelace stuck in an escalator. The drama doesn’t stop there, as Perry endures multiple close calls. She experiences electric shock at a car charging station and sees her coffee date unexpectedly interrupted by an explosion. A GPS glitch almost results in a car crash, and the peril continues when she finds herself on train tracks with an approaching train.
As if life's relentless trials weren’t enough, Perry eventually lands in a muddy sinkhole. Exhausted but resilient, she tries to destress by lighting a cigarette, an act many will find relatable.
This single heralds a new chapter for Perry, coming off the heels of her 2024 album '143,' which hit No. 6 on the Billboard 200. Her 'Lifetimes Tour,' which launched in April in Mexico City, spans continents and has been a commercial success, grossing over $80 million across its American, Canadian, and Australian legs.
Currently, Perry is wrapping up her European performances in France and Spain, with plans to continue to China later this month before concluding the tour on December 7 in Abu Dhabi.
The engaging 'Bandaids' video encapsulates Perry’s artistic and personal evolution, inviting fans into the tumultuous yet triumphant moments of her life.