From avid pop music enjoyers to just-turn-on-the-radio individuals, there’s no doubt that Katy Perry‘s music has reached millions of listeners worldwide. The disco pop queen recently released her newest single, “LIFETIMES,” on August 8, 2024. Infused with themes of eternal love, Katy sheds light on the kinds of relationships that are truly timeless.
LIFETIMES is a song about eternal love. It’s about finding that one deep and satisfying love of your life. A soulmate doesn’t always have to come in the form of a partner – it can come in all different ways, a child, a best friend, a pet. For me it is my daughter – I ask her every night, ‘Will you find me in every lifetime?’ She says yes, and I feel found. You’ll find each other, over and over again, for lifetimes.” – Katy Perry
The song is taken from Katy’s upcoming album, 143, set to be released on September 20 via Capitol Records. The eleven-track album marks her sixth studio release and is a reference to the code, “I love you.” The opening track, “WOMAN’S WORLD,” was released as a single on July 11, 2024.
The Music Video
The official music video for “LIFETIMES” illuminates the blissful nature of being truly in love with someone, whether that be romantic, platonic or familial love. Directed by Stillz and shot on the gorgeous island of Ibiza, Spain, Katy is seen lounging on boats, riding motorcycles and dancing on beaches. The summertime video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
Lyricism
“LIFETIMES” is, above all, a song meant to emphasize the beauty of everlasting love. With a recurring piano motif, catchy club beats and repeated use of the words “love” and “eternity,” the song is both light-hearted and deeply passionate.
I know you feel it
Can you believe it?
I’m gonna love you ’til the end
And then repeat it
– Katy Perry
About the artist
On Friday, September 20, Katy will perform a sold-out headline show at Brazil’s Rock in Rio. This marks her first appearance at the renowned biennial music festival since 2015. Katy is also set to perform on September 28 during the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Australia.
With multi-platinum hits such as “Roar”, “Teenage Dream” and “Firework” under her belt, Katy Perry continues to top charts and break records. She first made her debut in 2008 with her first studio album release, One of the Boys. Katy currently holds a cumulative 115 billion streams alongside worldwide sales of over 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks. She is also only one of 12 artists in history to have surpassed 100 million certified units with her solo single releases. Furthermore, Katy contributes her wealth to a variety of charities (UNICEF, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Red Cross) and actively advocates for child rights and LGBTQ+ equality. Katy also runs her own organization, the Firework Foundation, which seeks to bring the arts to children who lack access. She has just finished her seventh season on the critically acclaimed show, American Idol.
Listen to “LIFETIMES” on all streaming platforms today and pre-order her next studio album, 143. To stay up to date on all of Katy’s latest, check out her website, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
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