It could be Katy Perry’s undoing, but “Woman’s World” was her first solo single in three years. The musical sensation, who achieved enormous success with amazing albums like Teenage Dream and Prism, is currently dealing with what may be the worst reviews of her career.
Although neither critics nor fans have found her music appealing, there are other factors at play than just the release of a subpar song. The song was co-written by Dr. Luke, who faced accusations of sexual assault, and is purportedly a plea for female empowerment. In response to the scathing criticism, Katy Perry has chosen to provide an explanation.
Katy Perry Justifies Her Decisions About Her Upcoming Release
The latest track from Katy Perry‘s next album, “Woman’s World,” did not earn positive reviews. The former American Idol judge released a song that she purportedly intended to be a feminist anthem, but it was met with criticism and ridicule on social media.
And they weren’t the only ones making fun of her imaginative decisions. The fact that Dr. Luke, who Kesha had previously accused of sexual assault, co-wrote and co-produced the song “Woman’s World,” appeared to be a major source of contention for fans.
On her Instagram account, Katy Perry provided an explanation in the midst of backlash against her song and the music video.
The singer defended the video, claiming that it was intentionally extravagant because it was sardonic, despite the fact that it was seen as overly sexualized and cheesy. Exclamations like “You can do it!” are used to start it. You succeed, girl! “You were meant to be off-putting, Katy says. You were born to shine!”
We’re joking around and being a little sardonic about it. It’s pretty obvious and slapstick, she remarked. “With this set, it’s almost as if we really are about the male gaze, even though we’re not about it.”
We’re going to be destroyed, which is like a reset for me and my conception of the feminine divine. After this, we enter a completely new universe, so we’re really overdoing it and being really literal.
The Critics Ruined “Woman’s World”
Katy Perry clarified the true meaning of the video, but the song was still not well received, and the reviews were harsh.
Laura Snapes, a critic for The Guardian, gave the song one rating out of five, stating that it made her “feel stupider every sorry time I listened to it.” She also disparagedly contrasted Katy with other recent pop sensations.
[Chappell] Roan, like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, exemplifies the qualities of a 2024 pop star: they are creative, self-aware, playful, and profound. These are traits that Katy Perry once embodied at the height of her career but appears to have lost permanently.
For Pitchfork, “Woman’s World” came across as if its creator needed feminism explained by the first few search results on Google.
Both publications highlighted that her collaboration with Dr. Luke was an unfortunate decision, particularly for a song with a feminist theme. Pitchfork noted that the song’s message felt insincere due to the involvement of Dr. Luke, who Kesha had previously accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse in a lawsuit that was later dismissed.
Even though Katy Perry’s next album might yet make a difference, things are not looking well for her musical comeback thus far.
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