Katy Perry Reflects on Orlando Bloom Split in New Song
Katy Perry has seemingly opened up about her breakup with Orlando Bloom through her new single “Bandaids,” released on November 6. It marks her first song since the couple’s split over the summer, hinting at the emotional reasons behind their separation after nearly ten years together.
In the dramatic music video, Perry appears down on her luck, caught in a series of life-threatening moments. At one point, she drops her engagement ring into the sink; while trying to retrieve it, she accidentally activates the garbage disposal, injuring her hand. The raw imagery mirrors the pain of lost love and regret.
One notable metaphor appears when Perry stands on train tracks, facing an oncoming train, with a single daisy blooming between the rails. As noted by Us Weekly, this flower likely symbolizes their daughter, Daisy, shared by Perry and Bloom.
“Hand to God, I promise I tried / There’s no stone left unturned / It’s not what you did / It’s what you didn’t / You were there, but you weren’t.”
These lyrics paint a bittersweet portrait of a relationship strained by emotional distance. Later in the track, Perry acknowledges love’s enduring value:
“If I had to do it all over again / I would still do it all over again / The love that we made was worth it in the end.”
Summary
Katy Perry’s “Bandaids” uses vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics to explore the emotional aftermath of her breakup with Orlando Bloom, finding meaning in love and loss.