"She killed it with this": Netizens react as Katy Perry appears to reference past relationship in "Bandaids" music video

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Katy Perry's new single "Bandaids" has generated a wave of notable online conversation. Fans and enthusiasts are discussing its lyrics, MV visuals, and personal references. The single and its music video were officially released on November 6, 2025.

The song is Katy Perry's first single following her breakup with actor Orlando Bloom earlier this year. Many listeners believe the pop star has used the track to channel her feelings on their nine-year relationship.

The "Bandaids" music video is directed by Christian Breslauer. It features Katy Perry facing a series of dangerous near-death experiences. These moments seemingly and metaphorically capture the emotional aspect of a relationship falling apart. Netizens reacted to the music video, saying:

"she killed it with this tbh, feel like this could actually be her “comeback” if capital plays there cards right with promo."

Internet reactions to Katy Perry appearing to reference past relationship in the "Bandaids" music video

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share a clip from Katy Perry's Bandaids music video, captioning:

"Katy Perry seemingly references her past relationship in new ‘bandaids’ music video, where she faces catastrophic near-death moments."

Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts on the video. Below are some of their reactions:

"So is 'bandaids' just a metaphor for getting over your past traumas? If so that's kinda neat of her ngl", declared an X user.
"Katy just turned heartbreak into a high-stakes action movie — dodging disasters like a pro! Who knew bandaids came with a side of near-death experiences? 🎬💥", lauded another.
"'Bandaids' visuals are pure chaos poetry, Katy—those near-death crashes had me gasping! You've turned heartbreak into hype, mirroring my post-dumpster-fire vibes perfectly. Looping this all weekend for the catharsis. #Katy Perry #Bandaids", commented a third.

Others also chimed in:

"I am ngl she fell off. Idk if she fired her old team or something but this isn’t on par with what she’s released in the past.", opined a netizen.
"she wish she could reflect on some of her recent experiences she ain’t relevant enough tho", penned another.
"Katy Perry turning personal history into high-concept art! 🎤💔 "Band-Aids" appears to dive deep into past relationships, using near-death metaphors for emotional survival. A powerful, visual storytelling of heartbreak and resilience. 🩹🔥", commented a third.

As Katy Perry promotes her latest single, she is also on the final leg of her ongoing global tour that has been designed to support her latest album, 143. The tour began in late 2024. The upcoming dates and stops are as follows:

  • 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
  • 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

Fans can keep an eye on the official Katy Perry pages for further updates.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu