Katy Perry takes 'brutal' swipe at ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom in new song
The couple separated earlier this year after nearly a decade together. Katy Perry appears to have hinted at the reasons behind her split from actor Orlando Bloom, 48, after a long relationship. The two began dating in 2016, briefly parted in 2017, and reunited before welcoming their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020.
Rumors about their quiet breakup began circulating early this year. Representatives confirmed in July that the pair had been “shifting their relationship to focus on co-parenting” after some time apart. Perry, now reportedly seeing former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 53, has addressed the breakup through her latest music.
Release of New Song “Bandaids”
On Friday, Katy Perry released a new single titled Bandaids. The song delves into heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship, offering emotional insight into her experience.
“Hand to God, I promise I tried / There’s no stone left unturned. It’s not what you did / It’s what you didn’t / You were there, but you weren’t. Got so used to you letting me down / No use tryna send flowers now. Telling myself you’ll change, you don’t / Band-Aids over a broken heart.”
The singer also implies in the second verse that she made efforts to salvage the relationship before it ended.
Background of Their Relationship
- Started dating in 2016
- Briefly split in 2017 before reuniting
- Welcomed daughter Daisy Dove in 2020
- Engaged in 2019
- Separated quietly earlier in 2025
Author’s summary: Perry’s new single “Bandaids” reflects on her emotional split from Orlando Bloom after their long and complex relationship, revealing how love turned into lessons of closure and resilience.