Her album Witness was a commercial flop, selling only 162,000 copies in the US – less than a tenth of the sales of her previous album Prism.
But the failures of the 2017 project appear to have inspired Katy Perry, based on the reflective lyrics of her forthcoming song Smile.
‘Rejection can be God’s protection/Long hard road to get that redemption,’ sings the Firework hitmaker in one of the song’s lyrics.
Not many Witnesses: The commercial failures of her 2017 project Witness appear to have inspired Katy Perry, based on the reflective lyrics of her forthcoming song Smile. Seen here on tour for the album back in 2018
In the song’s most telling lyrics, Perry (real name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson) sings, ‘Goin’ through motions, felt so fake, Not myself, not my best, Felt like I failed the test.’
In another verse of the song -which features a cameo from Diddy- the former gospel singer crooned, ‘I’m 2.0, remodeled, Used to be dull, now I sparkle, Had a piece of humble pie, That ego trip saved my life.’
The record sales for Witness were indeed humbling for the pop star, whose worldwide sales for her records Teenage Dream and Prism equaled 10million units combined.
Witness, by comparison, only sold 900,000 copies.
Smile is expected to feature on the Californian singer’s forthcoming sixth album, along with last year’s hit Never Really Over.
Bouncing back from failure: ‘Rejection can be God’s protection/Long hard road to get that redemption,’ sings the Firework hitmaker in one of the song’s lyrics. Seen here in 2018
Ouch: Witness was a commercial flop, selling only 162,000 copies in the US – less than a tenth of the sales of her previous album Prism
Meanwhile, Perry looks very far along in her first pregnancy.
On Tuesday the Roar singer showed off her baby bump, even pulling down her skirt for a closer look, while talking to singer Cy on Instagram Live.
The 35-year-old beauty, who is due this summer, also revealed she can’t ‘hide’ anything from fiance Orlando Bloom now that they are self-isolating together.
Bumping along nicely: Katy Perry showcased her growing baby bump on Instagram Live for her followers on Tuesday during a chat with singer, Cyn
‘If you love me during quarantine, you will love me any other time,’ she joked during the chat.
‘You can’t hide your foot fungus. This is me! You can’t hide anything!’
Katy went on to say that while she’s in love with the UK actor, she doesn’t think they will ever reach perfection.
Dishing it all: The 35-year-old beauty was speaking with singer Cyn on an Instagram Live where she opened up about what it was like isolating while pregnant with fiance, Orlando Bloom
Growing! Katy wore a stretchy two piece that allowed her to showcase her belly’s huge size
‘You’re always going to be working on yourself and your relationship. Your partner is your mirror,’ she explained.
‘I don’t know about you, but sometimes if you get me in front of one of those magnifying mirrors at a hotel, and I see my pores and whiskers, I won’t leave the room for 30 minutes.’
She continued: ‘I’m like, I can’t believe I see all the things that I never saw and I need to work on. That’s what your partner is.’
Doing their best: Katy went on to say that while she’s in love with the UK actor, she doesn’t think they’ll ever reach perfection
Katy recently shared with Extra that she had had some ‘horrible days’ while in lockdown pregnant.
‘Even though I can get highly annoyed by being quarantined with my family in close quarters, I feel we’ve laid a new foundation within our family,’ she explained.
‘There’s a bond that’s even stronger. We have some horrible days where I want to cry, but I believe when we look back at this, for myself, it will be this beautiful bond that we created.’
Katy announced her pregnancy earlier in the year while debuting her music video for, Never Worn White.
Not happening: The singer shared during a Facebook Live chat earlier in the week that she was coming to terms with the fact she wasn’t going to be able to have a baby shower for her child, amid the global pandemic
Love: Katy and Orando have been on-and-off since 2016. They got engaged in February 2018 (pictured August 2019)
The singer shared during a Facebook Live chat earlier in the week that she was coming to terms with the fact she wasn’t going to be able to have a baby shower for her child, amid the global pandemic.
‘I know not everyone does a babymoon or a baby shower. But I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to do any of that.
‘I’m just taking it one day at a time. But I’ll be grateful. I mean, I’m grateful now, but there’s a lot going on.’
Baby on the way! Katy and Orlando are expecting a daughter in the summer. It will be her first child and his second
Aside from missing out on pregnancy traditions, The Fireworks singer has also had to put her wedding plans on hold.
Katy and Orlando got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2018 and were reportedly planning to exchange their vows in Japan in front of 150 guests, according to People.
The 13 time Grammy nominee was previously married to Russell Brand between 2010 and 2012.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star has also been married once before to Miranda Kerr. The amicable couple co-parent their son, Flynn, nine.