Katy Perry releases new song 'Watch It Burn' and expresses anger over her breakup with Orlando Bloom; video showcases her fiery transformation.

Katy Perry's latest single, 'Watch It Burn', serves as a cathartic anthem reflecting her anger over her breakup with Orlando Bloom. The song, which marks her first release since 'Bandaids', showcases a fiery transformation in its music video, where she appears as a monstrous scorpion-human hybrid.¹²⁴

In the track, Perry sings, “Tonight’s the night, I light a match/ Throw it hard behind my back,” expressing her journey of reclaiming her life. She further emphasizes her emotional struggle, stating, “I’m gonna get what I deserve … Finally I put myself first.” The song encapsulates her feelings of anger, as she admits, “I have not given myself permission to be angry my whole life over things where I should be f—king angry about.”

Perry's breakup with Bloom, with whom she shares daughter Daisy, has been a significant influence on her music. She reflects on her past year, saying, “In ‘Watch It Burn,’ I am wrestling with my darkness, but last year was pretty tough.” The release comes as she embarks on a new relationship with Justin Trudeau, whom she referred to as “the love of my life” at her concert film premiere in June.⁷

Overall, 'Watch It Burn' is a powerful declaration of self-empowerment and emotional release for Perry, resonating with fans who have followed her journey through love and heartbreak.