"Lifetimes" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. It was released through Capitol Records alongside an accompanying music video on August 8, 2024, as the second single from her upcoming seventh studio album, 143.[1][2][3]
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| Single by Katy Perry | ||||
| from the album 143 | ||||
| Released | August 8, 2024 | |||
| Genre | House | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| "Lifetimes" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editPerry co-wrote "Lifetimes" with LunchMoney Lewis, Rocco Valdes, Ryan Ogren, Sarah Hudson, Theron Thomas, and its producers Vaughn Oliver and Dr. Luke.[4] The singer explained that it is inspired by her daughter Daisy Dove Bloom: "It is funny how sometimes you're looking for your soulmate in a partner. [...] For me it came in the form of Daisy. I wrote 'Lifetimes' about her. Every night, before we go to sleep, I say, 'I love you,' and then I ask, 'Will you find me in every lifetime?' and she says, 'Yes'."[5][6]
Music video
editSypnosis
editThe music video, which was released alongside the song, was directed by Stillz and shot in the Balearic Islands of Spain.[7] It features Perry riding a boat off the coast of Ibiza, being driven by a biker across the island of Formentera, and playing water sports with a group of people in a bikini on a beach before dancing in a club. During the video, she announced the track list for 143.[8][9]
Investigation
editOn August 13, 2024, the Department of Environment and Mobility of the Government of the Balearic Islands opened an investigation under Perry for possible environmental damage of the highly protected dunes of S'Espalmador. The department claimed in a press release that Perry's production company did not secure the proper authorization to film in the ecologically rich area, which was marked by ropes.[10] Although the music video is not necessarily a "crime against the environment", it is being treated as an infringement, as filming "can be authorized" with the proper permits.[11]
Track listing
editDigital download and streaming
- "Lifetimes" – 3:12
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Netherlands Tipparade (Dutch Top 40)[12] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ "KATY PERRY SHARES NEW SINGLE, "LIFETIMES"". Universal Music Canada. August 8, 2024. Archived from the original on August 11, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven (July 29, 2024). "Katy Perry announces release date for House-inspired new single "Lifetimes"". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (August 8, 2024). "Katy Perry Shares New Song "Lifetimes" As "Woman's World" Drops Off Hot 100 After One Week". Stereogum. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Curto, Justin (August 8, 2024). "Katy Perry Is Back in the House With New Single 'Lifetimes'". Vulture. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Perkins, Njera (July 29, 2024). "Katy Perry Reveals How Her Daughter Daisy Inspired Upcoming Single 'Lifetimes'". People. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Ramsden, Sam (July 26, 2024). "Katy Perry Gives Rare Update On Her Daughter Daisy Dove Bloom". Bustle. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (August 8, 2024). "Katy Perry Shares Video for New Song "Lifetimes"". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (August 8, 2024). "Katy Perry Reveals '143' Track List in Summery 'Lifetimes' Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (August 8, 2024). "Katy Perry Reveals '143' Track List in Beachy 'Lifetimes' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (August 13, 2024). "Spanish island investigates Katy Perry video over possible damage to dunes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Keates, Emma (August 13, 2024). "Katy Perry's "Lifetimes" video isn't a "crime against the environment," but maybe an "infringement," which is still bad". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Tipparade-Lijst Van Week 32, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
