Pop sensation Katy Perry made her debut in the music industry in 2008. In a career spanning over more than a decade, she rocked the music charts several times. Her empowering lyrics and infectious melodies have been entertaining and enticing the audience for years. Also, the singer is known to celebrate love, life, self-discovery, and more with her every anthem. So today, let’s have a look at her top 5 songs that highlight her artistry and hold over the music industry.
‘Dark Horse’
Let’s start with one of Katy’s own favorite songs – ‘Dark Horse.’ The singer feels that her audience gets this track. “I got to drop it low feeling, and everyone turns into this character. It’s pretty epic to witness,” she mentioned in her interview with 104.3 MYFM radio station once.It is the third single released from her album ‘Prism’ and features rapper Juicy J. It blends pop and trap music and offers a perfect musical escape to listeners.
‘Never Really Over’
Those who are on a journey of self-love or wish to rediscover themselves, Katy Perry’s ‘Never Really Over’ is a perfect balm to soothe the soul. This kinetic, gargantuan pop anthem, inspired by Norwegian singer Dagny’s 2017 single ‘Love You Like That,’ to date is enjoyed by the fans on repeat. The powerful composition, the reflective verses, the hook “Just because it’s over doesn’t mean it’s really over,” everything about this track from the album ‘Witness’ gives a musical healing.
‘The One That Got Away’
‘The One That Got Away’ brings back the memories of that one love that one can never forget. They say, move on, and in the fast-paced life, moving on to something doesn’t appear too tricky. Except for the time, when one is supposed to get over that one love affair, which is impossible to move on from. With lyrics like – “It’s time to face the music/ I’m no longer your muse,” the song proves Katy Perry’s lyrical genius. Thus, this song remained at the top of several musical charts.
‘Teenage Dream’
Talking of love songs, how can we forget to mention the crown jewel – ‘Teenage Dream,’ the title track. Released more than a decade ago, the song feels like a warm hug wrapped in lovestuck confessions woven with a thread of guitar riffs. “I’mma get your heart racing in my skintight jeans/ Be your teenage dream tonight,” these lyrics were listened to and sung on repeat by fans. The track was the 2010s ultimate love song anthem.
‘Firework’
From the same album (Teenage Dream), there’s another track, ‘Firework’, which made music lovers fall for Katy all over again. This was the third track of the album and is to date celebrated for its uplifting vibe.From the lyrics – “You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine/ Just own the night like the Fourth of July,” to the beats that complemented them, everything about the song defined Perry’s perfection.
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