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Woman's World (Katy Perry song)

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"Woman's World"
Perry with both arms behind her head
Single by Katy Perry
from the album 143
ReleasedJuly 11, 2024
Genre
Length2:43
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joseph
  • Dr. Luke
  • Rocco Did It Again!
  • Oliver
Katy Perry singles chronology
"When I'm Gone"
(2021) 		"Woman's World"
(2024)
Music video
"Woman's World" on YouTube

"Woman's World" is a song by American singer and songwriter Katy Perry. It was released through Capitol Records alongside an accompanying music video on July 11, 2024, as the lead single from her upcoming seventh studio album, 143 (2024). She co-wrote the track with Chloe Angelides and its producers Dr. Luke, Aaron Joseph, Vaughn Oliver, and Rocco Did It Again!.

Release and promotion[edit]

Perry appearing on a promotional billboard for her song in Paris

Perry posted a fifteen-second teaser of her lip-syncing the song throughout social media on June 17, 2024.[1] The artist also revealed the cover artwork featuring herself in a metallic "alien-like" pants designed by Victor Clavelly with a white bikini top, photographed by Jack Brigdland.[2] It serves as the lead single from 143, her seventh studio album.[3] She also announced that the song would be released on July 11 and made it available for pre-order and pre-save via her website and various streaming services.[4]

A week later, Perry arrived at the Hôtel Ritz Paris from a black limo prior for Paris Fashion Week while wearing a red Balenciaga custom dress featuring two trains on June 25.[5] According to Vogue, the outfit's second train is approximately one hundred yards long showcasing the song's lyrics in white lettering.[6] The artist later partnered with Japanese electronics company Denon for a wireless earbuds commercial with a teaser of the song.[7]

Dr. Luke's involvement in the song's production received some criticism; Kesha previously accused him of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.[8] Justin Curto, writing for Vulture, questioned "Uh, are we lucky to be living in this woman's world?"[9] Rania Aniftos from Billboard noted negative reactions to Dr. Luke's involvement in the song from social media.[10]

Composition and lyrics[edit]

Perry co-wrote the song with Chloe Angelides and its producers Aaron Joseph, Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, and Vaughn Oliver.[11] In a interview for Apple Music 1, Perry explained the meaning of the song: "I think that people, when they think of me, they think of 'Roar', they think of 'Firework' sometimes they think of 'I Kissed a Girl', but I think mostly they think of these kind of empowering songs," she said. "Songs with a message, songs that are captions on t-shirts and stuff like that or things that help people get through. And I love that. I love hearing the stories and really, I write these songs from a place where I need to get through something. But so I wanted to continue with that and also, this is the first contribution I have given since becoming a mother and since feeling really connected to my feminine divine."[12]

Critical reception[edit]

"Woman's World" received generally negative reviews.[13] Em Casalena of American Songwriter was not impressed with "Woman's World" upon hearing its teaser, wondering if artificial intelligence was used in the songwriting process and noting that "it seems like she's simply taking a step back into an old formula of bubblegum pop that has worked out for her in the past. Less complex lyrics, a steady beat, etc."[14] Alexa Camp of Slant Magazine was also critical of the track, describing its lyrics as "stacked with toothless, pseudo-inspirational declarations like 'Fire in her eyes/Feminine divine/She was born to shine'."[15]

William Hughes of The A.V. Club commented that "it's always a little strange when a song that doesn't appear to be overtly satirical — and at least from a straight lyrical analysis, 'Woman's World' feels like a pretty straight putt, blasting platitudes over some pretty basic synth riffs—with something that's trying to be at least a little more complex [sic]".[16] Laura Snapes of The Guardian gave "Woman's World" one star out of five, condemning it as "garbage" which "made me feel stupider every time I listened to it".[17] Shaad D'Souza of Pitchfork also gave a highly negative review, calling the track "unfathomably tepid" and "too dispiriting to even approach camp", while deeming Dr. Luke's involvement in a song with an ostensibly feminist message hypocritical.[18] Alim Kheraj of Dazed felt the song was "creatively bankrupt", complaining that "the feminine power promoted by 'Woman's World' feels as empowering as an advert for Vagisil" and called this "reductive", and adding that "'Woman's World' sounds like it was designed by a committee in a boardroom at Capitol Records whose sole objective was a sync on RuPaul's Drag Race and generating comments of 'you ate' from white gays living in West Hollywood."[19]

Among more positive reviews, Entertainment Tonight highlighted "Woman's World" as an anthem for women's empowerment which showcased Perry's vocal strength.[20] Writing for Elle, Erica Gonzalez stated it "explodes with dance-pop energy" and mentioned that the singer "knows how to keep us on our toes."[12] Hugh McIntyre of Forbes enjoyed the song, and declared it was "an immediate top 10 smash".[21] While The New York Times reviewer Jon Pareles lauded "Woman's World" as "euphoric", he did not feel its "overblown video clip" lived up to the track's audio.[22] Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Erin Lassner praised the theme of the song's music video, describing it as a video that "serves as a key step in eliminating stigma and encouraging open discussion surrounding female pleasure and sexual wellness."[23]

Music video[edit]

The music video was directed by Charlotte Rutherford and released alongside the song.[11] It features Perry singing the lyrics while dressed as a skimpy Rosie the Riveter using power tools and drinking whiskey before being crushed by a falling anvil. After awakening in a white knit bikini and bionic legs, she goes off to explore new scenery, stopping once to fuel herself with a gas pump (which is warrior-esque). Perry then joins Trisha Paytas in a monster truck, and they ride it until crushing a car. Perry exits the truck to walk through a nearby house and smashes through a glass door in the back. She sees another woman using a female gender symbol-shaped light for a video, and takes it for herself. After being asked repeatedly "Who are you?" she screams "I'm Katy Perry!" while flying away on a helicopter.[9][24][25]

Track listing[edit]

Digital download and streaming

  1. "Woman's World" – 2:43

7-inch vinyl and CD

  1. "Woman's World" – 2:43
  2. "Woman's World" (instrumental) – 2:43

Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for "Woman's World"
Region Date Format(s) Version(s) Label Ref.
Various July 11, 2024
Original Capitol [26]
July 12, 2024
  • Original
  • instrumental
 [27]
Italy Radio airplay Original [28]
United States Contemporary hit radio [29]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Nguyen, Andrew (June 17, 2024). "The designer behind Katy Perry's new single cover". Paper. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Ahlgrim, Callie (July 10, 2024). "Katy Perry's new album is called '143.' Here's everything we know so far". Business Insider. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Sobhan, Athena (June 19, 2024). "Katy Perry announces "Woman's World" as first single off her upcoming album: 'get ready to pop off'". People. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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  6. ^ Allaire, Christian (June 25, 2024). "Katy Perry's dress—with a never-ending train!—Is an homage to her new music". Vogue. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Muhammad, Latifah (July 2, 2024). "Katy Perry teases new music in commercial for Denon PerL Wireless Earbuds: Here's where you can buy them". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Melendez, Miguel (July 11, 2024). "Katy Perry Receives Pushback for Having Dr. Luke Produce 'Woman's World' Song After His Kesha Legal Drama". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Curto, Justin (July 11, 2024). "It's a Woman's World, and Katy Perry's Back to Singing In It". Vulture. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Aniftos, Rania (July 10, 2024). "Some Katy Perry Fans Are 'Disappointed' Over Dr. Luke's Involvement on Upcoming Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Strauss, Matthew (July 11, 2024). "Katy Perry Announces New Album 143, Shares New "Woman's World" Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Gonzales, Erica (July 11, 2024). "What Is Katy Perry Really Saying in 'Woman's World'?". Elle. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Johnson, Arianna (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry's 'Woman's World' Feminist Comeback Song Bombs With Critics—Here's Why It's So Controversial". Forbes. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Casalena, Em (June 20, 2024). "What Katy Perry's New Song "Woman's World" Predicts About the Future of Pop Music". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Camp, Alexa (July 11, 2024). "Katy Perry Flexes Her Pop Prowess in New Single "Woman's World"". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Hughes, William (July 11, 2024). "Katy Perry is a satire robot now, we guess (in brand new music video for single "Woman's World")". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  17. ^ Snapes, Laura (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry: Woman's World review – what regressive, warmed-over hell is this?". The Guardian. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  18. ^ D'Souza, Shaad (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry: "Woman's World"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  19. ^ Kheraj, Alim (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry's new era is the epitome of 2010s girlboss feminism". Dazed. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Katy Perry's New Single 'Woman's World' Marks Music Return! First Listen". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  21. ^ McIntyre, Hugh (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry's New Single 'Woman's World' Is An Immediate Top 10 Smash". Forbes. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Pareles, Jon (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry's 'World' of Mixed Signals, and 11 More New Songs". The New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
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  27. ^ "Woman's World" release formats:
  28. ^ Bellone, Dario (July 12, 2024). "Katy Perry - Woman's World (Radio Date: July 12 2024)" (in Italian). EarOne. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  29. ^ "Hot New Releases". Hits. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
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