After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager. Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin. After adopting the stage name 'Katy Perry' and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Perry rose to fame in 2008 with her second album, One of the Boys, a pop rock record containing the controversial U.S number one song "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold". Three subsequent albums have topped the U.S. Billboard 200. The disco-influenced Teenage Dream (2010) spawned five chart-topping U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles–"California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T.", and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" — a record tying her with Michael Jackson's "Bad". Its follow-up record Prism (2013) was inspired by her divorce, and incorporates pop and dance along with themes of self-reflection, everyday life, and relationships. With the music videos for its chart-topping songs "Roar" and "Dark Horse", Perry became the first artist to have multiple videos reach one billion views on Vevo. Her 2017 electropop album, 'Witness' featured a political subtext and a theme of liberation. Her sixth studio album 'Smile' followed in 2020.
Perry has nine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and has received various awards, including four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award. She has been included in the annual Forbes lists of highest-earning women in music from 2011 to 2019. Her estimated net worth as of 2016 is $125 million. Perry is one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 18 million albums and 125 million singles worldwide. In film, she released an autobiographical documentary titled "Katy Perry: Part of Me" in 2012, and voiced Smurfette in the 2011 film The Smurfs and its sequel in 2013. Her Super Bowl halftime show performance is the most watched in history. Perry also began serving as a judge on American Idol in 2018.
Rise
Katy Perry Lyrics
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Oh, you will see me thrive
Can't write my story
I'm beyond the archetype
I won't just conform
No matter how you shake my core
'Cause my roots, they run deep, oh
Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
Victory is in my veins
I know it, I know it
And I will not negotiate
I'll fight it, I'll fight it
I will transform
When, when the fire's at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They're whispering, you're out of time
But still, I rise
This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in, think again
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
I must stay conscious
Through the madness and chaos
So I call on my angels
They say
Oh, ye of so little faith
Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
Victory is in your veins
You know it, you know it
And you will not negotiate
Just fight it, just fight it
And be transformed
'Cause when, when the fire's at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They're whispering, you're out of time
But still, I rise
This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in, think again
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
Don't doubt it, don't doubt
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You know it, you know it
Still rise
Just fight it, just fight it
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
The anthem-like lyrics of Katy Perry's "Rise" convey a message of empowerment and resilience despite obstacles, setbacks, and doubters. The refrain "Still, I rise" echoes Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise," which celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to give up and surrender to oppression and despair. The song speaks to anyone who has faced adversity but chooses to stand up and fight back with faith, determination, and courage. Perry's powerful vocals and the intensity of the percussion and orchestra build up to a climactic bridge that affirms the song's theme of transformation and triumph.
The first two verses establish the persona of the singer as someone who refuses to conform to the expectations and stereotypes of others, especially those who try to shake her confidence and identity. She asserts her proud heritage and deep roots, suggesting that her strength comes from her roots rather than from external validation. The pre-chorus repeats the refrain "Don't doubt it, victory is in my veins," emphasizing the singer's self-belief and inviting the listener to join her in resisting doubt and negativity. The chorus then exclaims, "Still, I rise," as a defiant affirmation of her refusal to be defeated or silenced by those who try to bring her down.
The second half of the song extends the metaphor of the fire and the vultures encircling as symbols of trials and challenges. Perry acknowledges that staying conscious amid the madness and chaos is a struggle that requires support and guidance, which she finds from her angels. The second pre-chorus addresses the listener directly, urging them to fight and transform themselves by embracing the victory that already resides within them. The final chorus repeats the refrain with even more conviction and passion, ending the song on a note of triumph and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't just survive
I won't settle for simply existing
Oh, you will see me thrive
I will thrive, and everyone will witness it
Can't write my story
No one else can control the plot of my life
I'm beyond the archetype
I am not defined by mere categories or stereotypes
I won't just conform
I won't adhere to the norms or expectations placed upon me
No matter how you shake my core
Nothing can fundamentally change who I am
'Cause my roots, they run deep, oh
My foundations go far beyond surface level
Oh, ye of so little faith
Those who believe in me too little
Don't doubt it, don't doubt it
Don't underestimate me, don't question my ability
Victory is in my veins
Winning is fundamental to who I am
I know it, I know it
I am confident in my abilities
And I will not negotiate
I won't compromise on my values or goals
I'll fight it, I'll fight it
I'll persevere through whatever challenges I face
I will transform
I will grow and change for the better
When, when the fire's at my feet again
When I'm in a difficult, high-pressure situation again
And the vultures all start circling
And people start doubting me or waiting for my failure
They're whispering, you're out of time
They're saying I won't be able to do it in time or at all
But still, I rise
But I'll keep going and surpass their expectations
This is no mistake, no accident
This is all intentional and meant to happen
When you think the final nail is in, think again
When it seems like I've failed completely, I'll prove otherwise
Don't be surprised, I will still rise
Don't underestimate me, I'll always come out on top
I must stay conscious
I have to stay aware and focused
Through the madness and chaos
Even during the most hectic or unpredictable times
So I call on my angels
I rely on those who support and uplift me
They say
They tell me
Just fight it, just fight it
Just keep going and don't back down
And be transformed
And use this experience to better myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, Ali Payami, Savan Harish Kotecha, Max Martin
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Steven Kiprotich
Since 1896, the modern olympics has included the marathon, the last event each games. For many decades the event was won by an Eastern European, or an American. In 2012, Uganda had won six medals total (compared to 115 between Ethiopia and Kenya), and their only gold EVER was 1972 400m hurdles.
40 years later, Kiprotich has earned a spot as one of the 105 athletes, each representing one of 67 nations.
Surviving an unknown illness for 3 years as a child. When Steven was 17 he made the difficult decision to quit schooling, leave his family, and move hundreds of miles to Kenya to train. (He met Ellie Kipchoge coincidentally. Kipchoge is now the record holder, and is recognized as the greatest marathon runner ever. Kipchoge, disappointed he didn’t qualify for London 2012, would not quality for the the olympics until Rio 2016. )
Steven was competing in ONLY HIS FOURTH MARATHON. EVER.
Before the halfway point, the lone Ugandan was tied for lead with two Kenyan runners, Abel Kirui (silver) and Wilson Kiprotich [no relation].
Physical endurance is the ability to push the body past what the mind allows, through fatigue, stress, adverse conditions. To ignore two rival Kenyans teaming up against you.
@bugdesims1180
And this is how you release a new song after a year of silence.
@jennybergpedersen3652
lol i see what you did there :P
@LaurenCollinsMusic
Hey maybe check out my cover? Thanks :-)
@pints6994
Where did she go for that year??
@user-gs2zl8hj4q
*2 and a half years
@frogs9468
More like 3 since her last album was released in 2013.
@moosemendoza2602
2:41 is my favorite part you can see the dude just instantly relax once he saw he had cleared the pole
@ssssttthh
yassss
@crandallfamily661
My favorite part also. Such a well made video. Gives me chills anytime I watch it
@mariawright8927
Yes love that part.