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Katy Perry's Animated 'Resilient' Video Follows Tree's Lifecycle

On November 17, 2020, a remix by Dutch DJ Tiësto featuring Spanish singer Aitana was released. Katy Perry - Resilient (The Smile Series)

The lyrics reference a flower refusing to be contained by asphalt, representing her journey through depression and the public eye. Witness. Production and Remixes Produced by

Perry wrote the track during a period of reevaluating her life and career following the release of her 2017 album, Witness. Production and Remixes using nature-based metaphors to illustrate recovery.

Produced by , "Resilient" features pared-down production that emphasizes Perry's vocal delivery and lyrics.

The track revolves around bouncing back from adversity and finding strength in difficult times. Perry has described the song as a "strong flower type" of anthem, using nature-based metaphors to illustrate recovery.