"Resilient" is a song by American singer

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from her sixth studio album, '' Smile'' (2020). It is a

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song written by Perry and

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, as well as its producers

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and

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. A Tiësto remix of the song featuring

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was released as a promotional single on November 17, 2020.

Background and release

"Resilient" was first released as a part of Katy Perry's sixth studio album '' Smile'' on August 29, 2020. On August 31, an animated video for the song was released as a part of her Smile Video Series. On November 17, a remix of the song by Dutch DJ Tiësto featuring Spanish singer

was released as a part of a Coca-Cola campaign. Katy Perry commented on the collaboration that " heloved the unity perspective Aitana brought to the song, and how it evolves the message into the importance of being resilient as a group. It's not always just about personal growth, we need to grow together too!"

Reception

Fernanda Brizuela from '' 34th Street'' describes how "Resilient" "is an example of the major themes in the record, as well as the process behind writing it", emphasizing how the song "assures the listener that even though there may be tough times in life, they make us the people we are today". Austria Masin from '' Dancing Astronaut'' described how the "unique and unexpected collaboration" of the Tiësto remix "harmonizes a variety of styles, with pop meeting progressive house to the tune of Aitana's lyrics, all of which offer a fresh perspective on the original".

Music videos

An animated video for "Resilient" was released on August 31, 2020. Directed by Aya Tanimura, the animation was created by Kettu Studios and inspired by Japanese

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dolls. The video depicts the growth of a tree on a bustling city street, from a tiny seed in a bird's droppings to a mature plant. Along the way, a diverse cast of characters interact with the tree, including a struggling musician resembling Perry, a local business owner, a duo of ants, a butterfly, and a striped cat. The video also features references to Perry's career. The animation studio won the Best Animation award at an award ceremony hosted by the

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. An Open to Better short film was released for "Resilient" Tiësto remix on November 17, 2020. The film features Katy smiling and dancing with a flower, along with clips of diverse groups of people and couples, along with their pets, overcoming life's obstacles through positive and enjoyable activities.

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References

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