Katy Perry Hints at Heartbreak in New Song 'Bandaids' After Orlando Bloom Split

Pop superstar Katy Perry seems to be channeling her recent breakup with actor Orlando Bloom into her music. Following their split after a decade-long relationship, Perry has unveiled her new song 'Bandaids,' with lyrics and a music video that appear to allude to the difficulties they faced.

According to reports from Page Six and other foreign media outlets on the 6th (local time), the song's lyrics delve into the emotional toll of the relationship. Perry sings, "God knows I tried / Opened up every door / Not because of what you did, but because of what you didn't do / You were here, but you weren't here," expressing a profound sense of longing and unmet needs.

The lyrics continue with, "It's gotten so easy for you to disappoint me / What's the point of sending flowers when you're dead inside? / You can lie to yourself, saying 'this time it'll be different' / But you never change, do you? / It's just bandaids on a broken heart," highlighting the frustration of repeated disappointments and the struggle to mend a fractured relationship.

Perry also touches upon her own efforts to salvage the romance: "I tried every pill, lowered my expectations / Made excuses for everything / And so slowly, like bleeding out, our love was dying," she laments. She further pointed out Bloom's perceived lack of engagement, stating, "It wasn't even that hard, all I wanted was for you to ask me how my day was / I was drowning, trying to keep us afloat, and you weren't doing anything," conveying her feeling of carrying the relationship alone.

Despite the pain, Perry concludes with a sense of acceptance, adding, "But I don't regret it / If I could go back, I would have loved you the same / Our love, though it ended in scars, was worth it in the end." This suggests she has come to terms with the breakup, finding value in the love they shared even with its painful conclusion.

The accompanying music video further emphasizes the song's theme. It features 'daisies,' the same flowers that share the name of their five-year-old daughter, Daisy. Early scenes show Perry washing dishes and dropping a ring down the drain, then injuring her hand trying to retrieve it from a garbage disposal, symbolically representing the demise of their relationship. This imagery resonates with Perry's past comments about her love language involving household chores, like doing the dishes.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom officially announced the end of their 10-year relationship in July, releasing a joint statement that emphasized their priority: "Our priority remains our daughter as we navigate this next chapter together with love, admiration, and respect for one another." Recently, Perry has also been in the headlines due to dating rumors with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Fans are resonating with the raw emotion in the lyrics, commenting, "This song truly captures the sadness of trying your best but it not being enough," and "It's heartbreaking to see a relationship end despite so much effort. Katy Perry's honesty is powerful."