Katy Perry - Resilient (the Smile Series) Apr 2026

The music video features a floating plastic bag, a direct nod to her 2010 hit "Firework" and the line, "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?".

This remix was part of the #OpenToBetter campaign, which aimed to offer hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katy Perry - Resilient (The Smile Series)

The lyrics reference a flower refusing to be contained by asphalt, representing her journey through depression and the public eye. The music video features a floating plastic bag,

On November 17, 2020, a remix by Dutch DJ Tiësto featuring Spanish singer Aitana was released. Katy Perry - Resilient (The Smile Series)

Katy Perry's Animated 'Resilient' Video Follows Tree's Lifecycle

Produced by , "Resilient" features pared-down production that emphasizes Perry's vocal delivery and lyrics.