Chained To The Rhythm

About this song

The song continues Katy Perry's pattern of catchy lead singles, though its lyrics are more politically charged than her earlier projects. Perry described it as "purposeful pop" on Twitter, and Skip Marley, Bob Marley's grandson, is featured on it. Its release was preceded by a guerrilla marketing effort in which disco balls with headphone jacks were placed in cities around the world, letting people who found them hear the song early. The song was first performed live at the 2017 Grammy Awards, and its music video, directed by Mathew Cullen, was released on February 21, 2017.

What it's about

The song's story follows Katy visiting a futuristic theme park called Oblivia in its video.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Samples “Soup for One by Chic”.
• Sampled in 4 other songs, like “All My Gurls by David0Mario & STARSEER”.
• Covered 14 times, including “Chained To The Rhythm by Amythyst Kiah”.
• Written by Katy Perry, Max Martin, Sia, Ali Payami and Skip Marley.
• Produced by Max Martin and Ali Payami.