WATCH: Katy Perry drops a very unusual lyric video for 'Small Talk'

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Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 9th Aug 2019

This morning we had our first play of Katy Perry's new song 'Small Talk', to coincide with the release, the pop star has also dropped a very unusual lyric video for the track.

Earlier this week, Katy teased the new song with some handwritten lyrics on a pad of paper. The lyric video starts with the same pad, showing the words 'Small Talk', before showing a water cooler, next to a board with the name of the song.

The video then follows the relationship between an on/off couple who work together, as lyrics from the song are written on objects around them - and even themselves at some points!

WATCH: Katy Perry's lyric video for 'Small Talk'

Just a couple of days ago, Katy shared some of her lyrics on Instagram, which read, 'I just can't believe, we went from strangers to lovers to strangers in a lifetime', revealing that the songs is about difficult relationships and the distance that develops after a break-up.

Speaking about the new song, Katy echoed the lyrics, saying, "We had conversations about forever now it’s about the weather okay, I just can’t believe we went from strangers to lovers to strangers in a lifetime."

The song was co-written and produced by Charlie Puth, who promoted the song on his own socials earlier this week.

'Small Talk' is Katy's second single of the year, after she released 'Never Really Over' in May. 'Never Really Over' was certified Silver in the UK, making it the singer's 21st Silver single in the UK!

Check out Katy Perry's hairstyles through the years...

Katy Perry's long, dark hair, 2008

After breaking out into the music scene with her iconic 'I Kissed a Girl' back in 2008, Katy Perry rocked a stunning dark brunette look.

Katy Perry multicoloured hair, 2010

Long before we were all getting bright colours put in our hair, Katy Perry was ahead of the times, completely nailing this look in 2010.

Katy Perry with blue hair, 2012

Pictured here during the Katy Perry Lashes by Eylure Meet and Greet at the Americana, California in 2012.

Katy Perry ponytail, 2013

Pictured here in November 2013 in Cologne, Germany, Katy donned an iconic sleek, high ponytail.

Katy Perry curly hair, 2013

Pictured here at the 2013 American Music Awards, Katy was seriously rocking the volumised look, with her dark brunette locks!

Katy Perry's two-toned hair, 2014

Katy went for a completely different look at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014 in Australia, showing off an interesting two-toned look.

Katy Perry's black bob, 2015

It was back to black for KP the following year, when she attended the 8th Annual GO Campaign Gala at Montage Beverly Hills.

Katy Perry's long black locks, 2016

Katy chose to wear her hair long and in a slight curl whilst performing at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Katy Perry at the BRITs, 2017

Katy is pictured here at the BRIT Awards 2017, switching up her look to a some-what two-toned blonde style.

Katy Perry with short, blonde hair, 2017

Switching it up even further, Katy went even blonder and opted for a shorter cut - and it's safe to say she worked it.

Katy Perry short hair, 2017

With hoop earrings and short blonde hair, she served some serious looks at Paris Fashion Week! Taken on 4th July 2017 in Paris, France.

Katy Perry blonde hair, 2017

With her hair swept over, Katy looked truly beautiful whilst giving a speech at the Human Rights Campaign on 18th March 2017.

Katy Perry blonde hair, 2017

Playing around with her blonde hair a little more, Katy continued to look incredible in 2017!

Katy Perry blonde crop, 2018

Our Kate went back to the cropped 'do for her performance at the amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2018.

Katy Perry's retro curls, 2019

Katy was seriously rocking the retro look at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia in March 2019, with some super cute retro curls and a black hairband.

Katy Perry's short bob

In 2020, Katy kept a similar hairstyle to her retro curls, showing off a short bob during an appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in March 2020.

Katy Perry's lockdown look

Just like the entire world, Katy was unable to get to the hairdressers between April-July, as the world went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This didn't stop her looking amazing though, rocking this cute headband whilst on video chats.

Katy Perry's brunette locks

Whilst amping up excitement on her Instagram for a new episode of American Idol, Katy debuted her brand new brunette hair-do, and we are obsessed.


The new hairstyle sparked fans to reminisce over her 'I Kissed a Girl' days, back in 2008.

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