"Where We Started": The Genre-Blending Journey of Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry
What began as a solo track for Rhett transformed into a duet when his team sent the song to Perry on a whim. Despite Rhett's initial skepticism that the pop star would even recognize his name, Perry responded within 24 hours, stating that the lyrics resonated deeply with her own artistic journey. Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry - Where We Started (Lyric Video)
The official lyric video for the song provides a visual focus on the storytelling aspects of the track: Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry - Where We Started (Lyric Video) ThomasRhettVEVO YouTube• Mar 31, 2022 Lyrics and Meaning "Where We Started": The Genre-Blending Journey of Thomas
The song’s narrative shifts between the two artists as they reminisce about their early days. reflects on playing her guitar to empty rooms
reflects on playing her guitar to empty rooms and her early struggle for stardom.
While the focuses on the words, the subsequent official music video, directed by Patrick Tracy, created a "dreamy world". In this version, Rhett and Perry are seen in separate rooms draped with billowing fabrics, eventually merging into the same frame to harmonize. Key Achievements
: The duo famously performed the track live at the 2022 CMA Awards , solidifying its status as a successful crossover hit.
