Oct 2026
A roar, not a whisper
The PRISM lead single that became an anthem of self-belief.
Roar
Katy Perry
Katy Perry introduced her 2013 album PRISM with “Roar,” a mid-tempo stomp about finding your voice after staying quiet too long.
The hook was built to be shouted back, and it was: the song went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and its jungle-set video made the metaphor literal.
Over a decade later, “Roar” is a go-to for moments of courage — in classrooms, locker rooms and anywhere someone needs a push.
