"Resilient" is a song by American singer Katy Perry from her sixth studio album, Smile (2020). It is a pop song written by Perry and Ferras Alqaisi, as well as its producers Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen. A Tiësto remix of the song featuring Aitana was released as a promotional single on November 17, 2020.
| "Resilient" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Katy Perry featuring Aitana | |
| from the album Smile | |
| Released | November 17, 2020 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:07 (album version) 3:18 (remix version) |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Stargate |
| Animated video | |
| "Resilient" (The Smile Video Series) on YouTube | |
| Short film | |
| "Resilient" (Open to Better) on YouTube | |
Background and release
edit"Resilient" was first released as a part of Katy Perry's sixth studio album Smile on August 29, 2020. On August 31, an animated video for the song was released as a part of her Smile Video Series.[1][2]
On November 17, a remix of the song by Dutch DJ Tiësto featuring Spanish singer Aitana was released as a part of a Coca-Cola campaign. Katy Perry commented on the collaboration that "[she] loved the unity perspective Aitana brought to the song, and how it evolves the message into the importance of being resilient as a group. It's not always just about personal growth, we need to grow together too!"[3]
Reception
editFernanda Brizuela from 34th Street describes how "Resilient" "is an example of the major themes in the record, as well as the process behind writing it", emphasizing how the song "assures the listener that even though there may be tough times in life, they make us the people we are today".[4] Austria Masin from Dancing Astronaut described how the "unique and unexpected collaboration" of the Tiësto remix "harmonizes a variety of styles, with pop meeting progressive house to the tune of Aitana's lyrics, all of which offer a fresh perspective on the original".[5]
Music videos
editAn animated video for "Resilient" was released on August 31, 2020. Directed by Aya Tanimura, the animation was created by Kettu Studios and inspired by Japanese kokeshi dolls.[6] The video depicts the growth of a tree on a bustling city street, from a tiny seed in a bird's droppings to a mature plant. Along the way, a diverse cast of characters interact with the tree, including a struggling musician resembling Perry, a local business owner, a duo of ants, a butterfly, and a striped cat.[1] The video also features references to Perry's career.[7] The animation studio won the Best Animation award at an award ceremony hosted by the Royal Television Society.[8][9]
An Open to Better short film was released for "Resilient" Tiësto remix on November 17, 2020. The film features Katy smiling and dancing with a flower, along with clips of diverse groups of people and couples, along with their pets, overcoming life's obstacles through positive and enjoyable activities.[10]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[11] | 27 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12] | 56 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[13] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Katy Perry's Animated 'Resilient' Video Follows Tree's Lifecycle". Rolling Stone. August 31, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Katy Perry Shows Her Strength in 'Smile' Videos for 'Resilient' & 'What Makes a Woman – 103.3 FM" (in Spanish). September 2, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (November 17, 2020). "Katy Perry Partners With Coca-Cola For 'Resilient' Remix Featuring Tiësto & Aitana". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Katy Perry Explores a More Mature Sound in 'Smile'". www.34st.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Masim, Austria (November 16, 2020). "Tiësto breathes new life into Katy Perry's 'Resilient' featuring Aitana". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Pantry, Lindsay (September 1, 2020). "Skipton animators create Katy Perry's Resilient video". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Sophie (August 31, 2020). "Watch Katy Perry's New Animated Video For 'Resilient'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Pritchard, Jonathan (October 25, 2021). "Katy Perry Resilient video: Yorkshire animation studio picks up award for work on superstar's video". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Katy Perry Resilient video is a winner for Skipton animation firm". Craven Herald. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ ""Resilient" Katy Perry teams with Coca-Cola for short film, 'Open to Better'". 97.9 WRMF. November 17, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Katy Perry feat. Aitana – Resilient (Tiësto Remix)" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Katy Perry feat. Aitana – Resilient (Tiësto Remix)" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Katy Perry – Resilient" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 2, 2024.