Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, United States, and is 41 years old. She is an American singer, songwriter and performer who became one of the defining pop stars of the late 2000s and 2010s. Perry began her music career as a Christian singer under her birth name before reinventing herself as Katy Perry and achieving mainstream success with her 2008 album One of the Boys. Her music is primarily rooted in pop, dance-pop, electropop and pop rock, often combining catchy melodies with themes of love, confidence, relationships and self-expression. Albums such as Teenage Dream, PRISM, Witness, Smile and 143 have produced numerous international hits and established Perry as one of the most recognizable artists in contemporary pop music.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Date of Birth: October 25, 1984
Age: 41
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, songwriter, performer
Genres: Pop, dance-pop, electropop, pop rock
Active Since: 2001
Katy Perry Songs
Katy Perry has built an extensive catalog spanning more than two decades, beginning with her 2001 Christian rock album Katy Hudson and continuing through her mainstream pop albums. Her catalog includes One of the Boys, Teenage Dream, PRISM, Witness, Smile and 143, along with the MTV Unplugged live project, collaborations, standalone singles and newer 2025–2026 releases. In 2026, Perry added the Thinking of The One That Got Away EP, a new collaboration with Chief Keef, and the standalone single “Watch It Burn” to her official catalog.
Complete Unique Katy Perry Song List
- Trust in Me
- Piercing
- Search Me
- Last Call
- Growing Pains
- My Own Monster
- Spit
- Faith Won’t Fail
- Naturally
- When There’s Nothing Left
- One of the Boys
- I Kissed a Girl
- Waking Up in Vegas
- Thinking of You
- Mannequin
- Hot N Cold
- If You Can Afford Me
- Lost
- Self Inflicted
- I’m Still Breathing
- Fingerprints
- I Think I’m Ready
- A Cup of Coffee
- Teenage Dream
- Last Friday Night
- California Gurls
- Firework
- Circle the Drain
- The One That Got Away
- E.T.
- Who Am I Living For?
- Pearl
- Hummingbird Heartbeat
- Not Like the Movies
- Part of Me
- Wide Awake
- Dressin’ Up
- Roar
- Legendary Lovers
- Birthday
- Walking on Air
- Unconditionally
- Dark Horse
- This Is How We Do
- International Smile
- Ghost
- Love Me
- This Moment
- Double Rainbow
- By the Grace of God
- Spiritual
- It Takes Two
- Choose Your Battles
- Roulette
- Witness
- Hey Hey Hey
- Swish Swish
- Déjà Vu
- Power
- Mind Maze
- Miss You More
- Chained to the Rhythm
- Tsunami
- Bigger Than Me
- Save as Draft
- Pendulum
- Into Me You See
- Dance With the Devil
- Act My Age
- Never Really Over
- Cry About It Later
- Teary Eyes
- Daisies
- Resilient
- Not the End of the World
- Smile
- Champagne Problems
- Only Love
- What Makes a Woman
- Woman’s World
- Gimme Gimme
- Gorgeous
- Crush
- Lifetimes
- All the Love
- Nirvana
- Artificial
- Truth
- Wonder
- I Woke Up
- Has a Heart
- No Tears for New Year’s
- OK
- bandaids
- Watch It Burn
- Legendary Lovers (Save Me)
- Rise
- Never Worn White
- Harleys in Hawaii
- 365
- Con Calma
- Small Talk
- Never Really Over (Acoustic)
- Daisies (Acoustic)
- Cozy Little Christmas
- What Makes a Woman (Acoustic)
- Katy Perry
- Starstrukk
- If We Ever Meet Again
- Feels
- Bon Appétit Remix
- Chained to the Rhythm Remix
- What Makes a Woman (Acoustic)
- E.T. Remix
- The One That Got Away Remix
- Last Friday Night Remix
- California Gurls Remix
- Teenage Dream Acoustic
- Firework Acoustic
- Thinking of You Acoustic
- The One That Got Away Acoustic
- Legendary Lovers (Save Me)
- When I’m Gone
- Smile Acoustic
- Never Worn White Acoustic
- Roar Acoustic
- Wide Awake Acoustic
- Part of Me Acoustic
- Hot N Cold Acoustic
- I Kissed a Girl Rock Remix
Teenage Dream
Released in 2010, Teenage Dream became the defining album of Katy Perry’s commercial peak. The project combined dance-pop, electropop and glossy mainstream pop and produced an extraordinary run of major singles, including “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “E.T.” and “The One That Got Away.”
Complete standard tracklist, excluding the requested title:
- Teenage Dream
- Last Friday Night
- California Gurls
- Firework
- Circle the Drain
- The One That Got Away
- E.T.
- Who Am I Living For?
- Pearl
- Hummingbird Heartbeat
- Not Like the Movies
Deluxe and Complete Confection additional tracks:
- The One That Got Away (Acoustic)
- Part of Me
- Wide Awake
- Dressin’ Up
- E.T. Remix
- Last Friday Night Remix
- Tommie Sunshine’s Megasix Smash-Up
The Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection edition officially expanded the original album with additional songs and remixes.
PRISM
Released in 2013, PRISM marked a more mature stage in Perry’s career, combining dance-pop with darker electronic and reflective elements. The album became another major commercial success, led by “Roar,” “Dark Horse,” “Unconditionally” and “Birthday.”
Complete standard tracklist:
- Roar
- Legendary Lovers
- Birthday
- Walking on Air
- Unconditionally
- Dark Horse
- This Is How We Do
- International Smile
- Ghost
- Love Me
- This Moment
- Double Rainbow
- By the Grace of God
Deluxe edition additional tracks:
- Spiritual
- It Takes Two
- Choose Your Battles
Apple Music lists the standard edition at 13 tracks and the Deluxe Version at 16 tracks.
Witness
Released in 2017, Witness explored a more electronic and experimental side of Katy Perry. The album dealt with themes of personal growth, social awareness, relationships and identity, while songs such as “Chained to the Rhythm,” “Swish Swish” and “Hey Hey Hey” became prominent releases from the project.
Complete official tracklist, excluding the requested title:
- Witness
- Hey Hey Hey
- Roulette
- Déjà Vu
- Power
- Mind Maze
- Miss You More
- Chained to the Rhythm
- Tsunami
- Bigger Than Me
- Save as Draft
- Pendulum
- Into Me You See
- Dance With the Devil
- Act My Age
Smile
Released in 2020, Smile represented a more reflective and optimistic chapter in Perry’s career. The album addressed resilience, motherhood, personal challenges and recovery, while returning to a colorful pop sound through tracks such as “Daisies,” “Smile,” “Never Really Over” and “Harleys in Hawaii.”
Complete official tracklist:
- Never Really Over
- Cry About It Later
- Teary Eyes
- Daisies
- Resilient
- Not the End of the World
- Smile
- Champagne Problems
- Harleys in Hawaii
- Only Love
- What Makes a Woman
143
Released in September 2024, 143 marked Perry’s return to dance-oriented pop and electronic production. The album features collaborations with 21 Savage, Kim Petras, Doechii and JID and includes songs such as “Woman’s World,” “Lifetimes,” “Gimme Gimme” and “Artificial.”
Complete standard tracklist, excluding the requested title:
- Woman’s World
- Gimme Gimme
- Gorgeous
- Crush
- Lifetimes
- All the Love
- Nirvana
- Artificial
- Truth
- Wonder
1432
1432 is the expanded edition of 143, released in December 2024. It contains the original 143 material plus four additional tracks: “I Woke Up,” “Has a Heart,” “No Tears for New Year’s” and “OK.” Apple Music lists the expanded release at 15 songs.
Additional tracks:
- I Woke Up
- Has a Heart
- No Tears for New Year’s
- OK
Thinking of The One That Got Away
Released in April 2026, Thinking of The One That Got Away is a six-track EP built around renewed interest in Perry’s earlier music. It combines the original song, an acoustic version, “Thinking of You” recordings and “Legendary Lovers,” giving several older songs a new official release context.
Complete official tracklist:
- The One That Got Away
- The One That Got Away (Acoustic)
- Thinking of You
- Thinking of You (Acoustic Version)
- Thinking of You (Live at MTV Unplugged, 2009)
- Legendary Lovers
Official Standalone Singles and Songs
Katy Perry has released many songs outside her main studio albums, including soundtrack appearances, collaborations, promotional singles, remixes and standalone releases. Some later became part of expanded projects, while others remain independent recordings.
Selected officially released standalone songs and collaborations include:
- Starstrukk
- If We Ever Meet Again
- California Gurls Remix
- E.T. Remix
- The One That Got Away Remix
- Part of Me
- Wide Awake
- Roar
- Dark Horse
- Rise
- Chained to the Rhythm
- Bon Appétit
- Swish Swish
- Never Really Over
- Small Talk
- Harleys in Hawaii
- Never Worn White
- Daisies
- Cry About It Later
- Cozy Little Christmas
- When I’m Gone
- When I’m Gone (VIP Mix)
- Lifetimes
- Woman’s World
- bandaids
- Legendary Lovers (Save Me)
- Watch It Burn
2025–2026 Releases
After 143, Perry returned with new standalone material rather than immediately releasing another studio album. “bandaids” was released in November 2025, followed by the Thinking of The One That Got Away EP and the Chief Keef collaboration “Legendary Lovers (Save Me)” in 2026.
“Watch It Burn” was officially released in June 2026 and became Perry’s latest standalone single as of August 2026. The song represents a more emotionally direct direction, focusing on releasing suppressed emotions and putting oneself first.
Latest official releases:
- bandaids
- The One That Got Away (Acoustic)
- Thinking of You (Acoustic Version)
- Legendary Lovers
- Legendary Lovers (Save Me)
- Watch It Burn
Final Wrap-Up
Katy Perry’s music catalog spans her early Christian-rock work as Katy Hudson, her pop-rock breakthrough with One of the Boys, the global success of Teenage Dream, the mature pop of PRISM, the experimental Witness, the reflective Smile and the dance-driven 143. Her 2025 and 2026 releases have added a more personal and emotionally direct chapter to her catalog, while her classic songs continue to remain central to her legacy as one of the defining pop artists of her generation.
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