Does Katy Perry’s new ‘Roar’ single rip off Sara Bareilles “Brave”?
Last March, Katy Perry promised that “my music is about get real f&#*ing dark,” which I assumed meant the music for her next album … not the immediately subsequent and wholly silly “Wide Awake” video where Katy tried and failed to go full goth. Now Katy is prepping us for the upcoming release her upcoming album, Prism. The record doesn’t even come out until October 22. That won’t stop Katy from promoting nonstop for the next few months. The first step in that direction is the release of her first single, “Roar.” If you haven’t heard it yet, here is the rather annoying “lyric video” (basically an emoji-filled texting conversation) that features an appearance by Katy’s cat, Kitty Purry:
Yes, Katy is still taking her angst out on ol’ Russell Brand while tossing in tons of boxing imagery and continually screeching, “I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me ROAR.” How dark. The thing is … the song sounds like a very inferior version of Sara Bareilles’ “Brave,” doesn’t it?
HuffPo points out that Katy praised Sara’s “Brave” back in May when she was likely writing and recording Prism, so it stands to reason that Katy was either consciously or unconsciously influenced by Sara’s single. I don’t know. There are times when I inadvertently employ single words or catchphrases that have been coined by other writers after I’ve heard or read them many times, and then I want to kick myself after realizing that it makes me seem like a poseur. But Katy seems to be copying not only lyrical style but also the complete attitude, sound, and feel or Sara’s song, doesn’t she? It’s a tough call to make.
In addition to preparing for the eventual release of Prism, Katy has also recorded a duet called “Who You Love” with her snuggledouche, John Mayer. The song will appear on John’s new album (Paradise Valley) due out next Tuesday. Damn, I thought his record came out months ago.
For those who felt slighted by Katy’s lyrical video, here are some photos of Katy on the set of the official “Roar” video last week. They’ll probably have a quick turnaround on this vid, so we’ll soon get to see Katy dance around in her jungle outfit with elephants and monkeys. Something to look forward to, I guess.
Photos courtesy of WENN
