"Girl the budget is insane": Netizens react as Katy Perry drops official teaser for upcoming Bandaids music video

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Katy Perry is officially set to enter a new musical chapter of her career. The singer recently took to social media to drop an eye-catching teaser for her upcoming single, Bandaids, which is slated to be released on Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. ET. The short preview has set the internet ablaze. Fans are reacting to the official teaser, saying:

"Girl the budget is insane Woman's world you are already dust"

The teaser is eleven seconds long. It shows Katy Perry facing a series of exaggerated accidents, which include getting her hand caught in a garbage disposal and facing a fiery explosion. Notably, the video does not include any of the song's audio. However, its imagery and slapstick vibe grabbed the attention of the internet.


Internet reactions to Katy Perry's Bandaids music video teaser

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share the official teaser, captioning:

"Katy Perry unveils teaser for her new single ‘bandaids’ out tomorrow."

Fans soon jumped into the comment section of the X post as they penned their opinions on the short clip. Below are some of their reactions:

"Katy Perry is coming back with bandaids.. the kind that cover chart wounds but still sparkle under studio lights.", declared a netizen.
"Katy Perry lining up a pop bandage for the charts tomorrow and I am curious to hear the comeback sound.", stated another.
"Katy Perry's new single, "Bandaids," is set to be released tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025. She officially announced the track and unveiled the teaser artwork, which features a bruised and cut image of her face, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The song follows her 2024 album 143, and it is currently unconfirmed if "Bandaids" is a one-off single or a hint at an upcoming album. Perry is currently on her Lifetimes Tour and has mentioned that she will perform the new single in Lyon on Friday. The meaning behind the single's title and imagery revolves around themes of resilience, vulnerability, and emotional healing after enduring public scrutiny and personal challenges. Key interpretations of the symbolism: "Battered and Bruised" Appearance: The striking cover art, which features Perry's face with small cuts and bruises but no actual bandaids, visually represents the emotional and psychological toll of recent experiences, particularly intense public and online backlash following an incident earlier in 2025. Healing and Resilience: The title "Bandaids" (plural) suggests the need for multiple layers of care and mending for these various "wounds". It symbolizes the process of healing and the strength it takes to recover from pain and adversity. Authenticity and Vulnerability: By presenting herself without glamour or "shields," Perry is signaling a raw, authentic new era in her music where her true feelings and heart lead the way, rather than a polished persona. The image, therefore, is a bold statement of embracing imperfection and showing her genuine self to the audience. Overcoming Adversity: The artwork, in combination with her previous comments about feeling like a "human piñata" in the "online world," suggests a narrative of enduring pain and coming out the other side, still "unbroken" and "looking to the light". The overall message is that pain can be a part of a beautiful healing journey and that it is okay to show vulnerabilities and scars.", detailed another.

Others also chimed in:

"Katy Perry's "bandaids" teaser: Because nothing says emotional healing like dodging mall escalators and city explosions. Move over, "Woman's World," we have got another cinematic masterpiece on our hands!", commented a fan.
"We were expecting something dark and moody, but from the video I can already tell it’s the usual trash. Maybe the song will be good since it has the same producers as Mayhem, but the direction is already pretty clear", opined another.
"The concept for bandaids for me is that everything she does is a controversy: she drives and she make an accident, she smokes and the building explodes. EVERY MOVE SHE MAKES IS A SCANDAL AND THEY HATE HER EVEN 4 BREATHING @katyperry this one is a GENIUS", penned a third.

The teaser came amid Katy Perry's ongoing Lifetimes Tour, which has been designed to support her latest album, 143. Below is the full list of her upcoming tour dates and scheduled 2026 festival appearances:

  • Friday, November 7, 2025, Lyon, France, at LDLC Arena
  • Sunday, November 9, 2025, Barcelona, Spain, at Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Madrid, Spain, at Movistar Arena
  • Friday, November 21, 2025, Hangzhou, China, at Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
  • Saturday, November 22, 2025, Hangzhou, China, at Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
  • Monday, November 24, 2025, Shanghai, China, at Mercedes Benz Arena
  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Shanghai, China, at Mercedes Benz Arena
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Shanghai, China, at Mercedes Benz Arena
  • Saturday, November 29, 2025, Haikou, China, at Wuyuanhe Stadium
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Tokyo, Japan, at Saitama Super Arena
  • Sunday, December 7, 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
  • Thursday, June 18, 2026, Santiago, Spain, at Festival O Son Do Camiño
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal, at Rock in Rio Lisboa
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026, Werchter, Belgium, at Werchter Boutique
  • Friday, July 3, 2026, Arras, France, at Main Square Festival
  • Sunday, July 5, 2026, Madrid, Spain, at Festival Rio Babel
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Stuttgart, Germany, at Jazz Open
  • Thursday, July 9, 2026, Aix-les-Bains, France, at Musilac
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026, Nîmes, France, at Festival de Nîmes
  • Sunday, July 12, 2026, Nancy, France, at Nancy Open Air
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026, Carhaix, France, at Les Vieilles Charrues
  • Friday, July 17, 2026, Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, at Lovely Brive Festival
  • Sunday, July 19, 2026, Lucca, Italy, at Lucca Summer Festival

To check ticket availability info, fans can visit Katy Perry's official website.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu