- Katy Perry declared that "my roar is back" during her performance at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026, where she also took swipes at her exes.
- She admitted that she "lost her roar" amid a torrid 2025.
- Reflecting on her past, Perry noted, "Little did I know when I was wearing this outfit [all those] years ago in Lisbon that I would write a song called ‘Roar’... and at some point, I would lose my own roar."
- She expressed that "life goes in seasons" and sometimes it can be difficult to find the strength to "roar".
- Perry shared that "the things that people say about you actually hurt your feelings" and acknowledged her vulnerability, stating, "I lost my roar for a little bit. It was just a whisper..."
- Her new song, "Watch It Burn", is set for release on June 25 and was performed live for only the second time at Spain’s O Son do Camiño on June 18.
- Perry described the song as about "giving myself permission to be angry" regarding her annus horribilis last year, featuring lyrics that express her struggles.
Katy Perry, performing at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026, opened up about her struggles, stating she had "lost her roar" during a difficult 2025.124
"Little did I know when I was wearing this outfit [all those] years ago in Lisbon that I would write a song called ‘Roar’... and at some point, I would lose my own roar," she reflected.3
As she prepares to release her new song, “Watch It Burn,” on June 25, Perry expressed her excitement, saying, “my roar is back.” The song, which she describes as about “giving myself permission to be angry,” addresses her tumultuous past year.78
The rock-inflected track was performed live for only the second time at the festival, following its debut at Spain’s O Son do Camiño on June 18. The lyrics include: “You know I gave and I gave / Now I’m giving up, there’s nothing more you can take / Don’t wanna cause a scene, but give me the gasoline. Tonight’s the night, I light a match / Throw it hard behind my back / Gonna try to forgive and forget / Light a cigarette, and watch it burn.”
Perry's candidness about her emotional journey resonates with fans, as she emphasizes the human experience behind her music, stating, “the things that people say about you actually hurt your feelings because you’re not a robot; you’re a human being.”56
“Katy Perry revealed she lost her 'roar' during a difficult 2025 but is ready to return with new music. Her upcoming song 'Watch It Burn' is set for release on June 25.”
NME