The 13-time Grammy-nominated artist released the music video for her single ‘Woman’s World’ from her upcoming album, ‘143’. The video for the pop power anthem begins with a close-up of a woman spray painting “WO” on a large “Men Working” sign, transforming it to read “Women Working.”
Perry’s voice introduces the track with the line, “It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be livin’ in it.” She is then seen sitting on a beam amidst women dressed in construction worker outfits.
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This vibrant scene is a modern take on the iconic 1932 photograph “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.” Perry adds her own flair to the attire by donning a jean romper and red bandana, reminiscent of the World War II Rosie the Riveter poster inspired by Naomi Parker Fraley.
In a playful twist, Perry takes a sip from a bottle labelled ‘Whiskey for Women’, and she and her female co-workers are shown using men’s urinals. As the song transitions to its chorus, Perry, wielding a bedazzled hammer, dramatically tears off her uniform to reveal a sparkling American flag cutout bodysuit.
After a choreographed dance sequence, Perry is humorously flattened by the top of a liberty bell. Fans then see Trisha Paytas appear, pulling a red monster truck with a rope, and the duo rides off together. Towards the end of the video, Perry arrives in a new suburban neighbourhood.
She confidently walks through a glass door and flies away in a black helicopter, symbolising the shattering of the glass ceiling by female businesswomen.
-Sushmita Sarkar