Breaking records and selling out concerts worldwide, Katy Perry is the definition of a superstar. At times glamorous and at others humorous, she has captured the imagination of millions. Part of her appeal comes from her diverse range of imagery used in her instantly-iconic music videos. To celebrate the release of the video for her latest single "Dark Horse," here is a list of her top five videos (so far!).
5. "Roar"
Left stranded in a jungle after a plane crash, Perry plays an explorer who transforms into a resourceful jungle girl. Brimming with colour, the sun-kissed songstress swings from vines and has a little fun with some adorable animals. Behind the video's playfulness, there is a sense of empowerment in that we all possess an innate inner-strength.
4. "Firework"
An anthem of self-empowerment, "Firework" features a simple premise but is powerful in its sincerity. It showcases disenfranchised individuals and emphasizes how special they truly are. Of course, since it is a Katy Perry video she makes sure to heat things up by shooting fireworks from her body (Jubilee much?!).
3. "E.T."
"E.T." is Perry's most visually spectacular video to date. In a nightmarish post-apocalyptic landscape, Perry emerges as an alien queen in search of companionship. The imagery in this video is otherworldly and dark, proving that this superstar can do more than shoot whipped cream from her chest.
2. "Hot N Cold"
Playing a bride who gets left at the altar, Perry hunts down her groom in this one. It's easily one of her most absurd (read: hilarious) videos and should be commended for its levity. After all, pop music should be fun!
1. "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Words can't truly describe how funny this video is. While her contemporaries are concerned with pushing the envelope and showing as much of their bodies as they can, Perry keeps things light. Featuring a bevy of cameos from D-list celebrities, Perry takes on the role of uber nerd Kathy Beth Terry as she navigates a friday night house party. Over the course of this side-splitting video, she gets a makeover, starts a fight and does some pretty snazzy '80s dance moves. If there's one video that stands out above the rest in her short career, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" would be it.
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In case you haven't checked it out yet, check out Katy Perry's new video "Dark Horse" below.
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