Katy Perry Вђ“ Unconditionally -

: The song was also influenced by her relationship with fellow musician John Mayer, specifically the challenge of accepting a partner's flaws—or "dirty laundry"—and overcoming the fear of being seen for who one truly is. Key Themes and Meaning

: During a 2013 visit to Madagascar, Perry was moved by a group of children who showed "pure" unconditional love for one another, unaffected by social networking or worldly trends. Katy Perry – Unconditionally

Perry has cited two primary sources of inspiration for the song: : The song was also influenced by her