Katy Perry’s eagerly anticipated comeback is already facing hurdles, even before the release of her new single “Woman’s World.” Scheduled to drop on July 11, the song is set to be the lead track from Perry’s sixth album with Capitol Records. The announcement, accompanied by a brief snippet on TikTok, has sparked a flurry of reactions, with fans divided over the new material.
In the TikTok video, Perry can be seen lip-syncing to “Woman’s World,” which celebrates themes of female empowerment and resilience. With lyrics like “Sexy, confident / So intelligent / She is heaven-sent / So soft, so strong,” Perry continues her tradition of crafting anthems for empowerment, reminiscent of her previous hits “Firework,” “Roar,” and “Resilient.”
However, the initial response has been mixed. While some fans are excited about Perry’s return and the message of the song, others have been less than enthusiastic. Criticisms about the song’s production and lyrics have surfaced, with some comments calling for a re-recording of the track. “Get in the studio right now and re-record this song,” one user urged on TikTok, while another questioned, “Are these AI lyrics?”
This latest single comes after a period of relative quiet from the pop star, whose last album, Smile (2020), received lukewarm reviews. The past few years have seen Perry focused on her personal life and a successful Las Vegas residency, as well as her role as a judge on American Idol, which she concluded in May.
Despite the mixed reception, the announcement of “Woman’s World” has reignited interest in Perry’s music career. Fans and critics alike are keen to see whether the new single will mark a triumphant return for Perry or continue the trend of mixed reactions that followed her recent work. With her new album on the horizon, Perry’s comeback could still defy expectations, proving that the pop icon remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
As Perry prepares to release “Woman’s World” next month, all eyes will be on how the full song is received and whether it will reestablish her as a chart-topping powerhouse. The journey to Perry’s next musical chapter has just begun, and its success remains to be seen.
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