Katy Perry - Resilient (the Smile Video: Series)
: Various figures pass by the tree, including a cat, butterflies, and a struggling musician modeled after Katy Perry herself .
The song's lyrics emphasize finding strength in adversity. Key lines such as "I am resilient... born to be brilliant" and "the hotter the fire, the purer the gold" mirror the tree's struggle to grow through the concrete. Critics and fans have noted its similarity to her single "Daisies," both serving as anthems of empowerment. Katy Perry - Resilient (The Smile Video Series)
The video is packed with "Easter eggs" that reference Perry's career and past hits: : Various figures pass by the tree, including
: The visuals also include subtle nods to her pets and different "eras" of her music. born to be brilliant" and "the hotter the
The narrative follows the growing through a crack in a city pavement.
Watch the official stop-motion animation from the 'Smile' video series to see the story of growth and recovery unfold: Katy Perry - Resilient (The Smile Video Series) KatyPerryVEVO YouTube• Aug 31, 2020