Perry described the song as something that had been "brewing inside" her for years. She felt compelled to finish it then rather than wait for an album, citing a global need for unity and healing following events like the 2016 Nice terrorist attack.
Lyrics like "When the fire's at my feet again / And the vultures all start circling" illustrate standing firm against doubters and hardships. Katy Perry - Rise (Audio)
The song serves as a motivational "pump-up" anthem, focusing on: Perry described the song as something that had
Perry co-wrote the track with Savan Kotecha and producers Max Martin and Ali Payami . Katy Perry - Rise (Audio)