Katy Perry - Rise (audio) Apr 2026

The recurring line "Victory is in my veins" directly mirrors the competitive spirit of the Olympic athletes it was meant to represent. Commercial & Critical Reception

Lyrics like "When the fire's at my feet again / And the vultures all start circling" illustrate standing firm against doubters and hardships. Katy Perry - Rise (Audio)

Perry described the song as something that had been "brewing inside" her for years. She felt compelled to finish it then rather than wait for an album, citing a global need for unity and healing following events like the 2016 Nice terrorist attack. The recurring line "Victory is in my veins"

The song is categorized as a mid-tempo electronic track, marked by dark, atmospheric production and soaring vocals. Lyrical Themes She felt compelled to finish it then rather

"" is a powerful, mid-tempo electronic anthem by American singer Katy Perry, released on July 14, 2016. Originally intended for her fourth studio album Witness , it was instead released as a standalone single to serve as the official theme song for NBC's coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Key Production & Background

Perry co-wrote the track with Savan Kotecha and producers Max Martin and Ali Payami .