Smile

"Smile" is the title track of Katy Perry's fifth studio album. It was released as a single on July 10, 2020. It was written by Katy Perry, Vin Rock, Kay Gee, Ferras, Benny Golson, Anthony Criss, Josh Abraham, Starrah and Oligee. It was produced by Josh Abraham and Oligee. On April 12, 2020, a snippet of the track was leaked, and, on May 5, 2020, a version of the track, featuring rapper Diddy, leaked in full. On July 8, 2020, Perry started an online challenge so the fans could see the KP5 cover and finally discover its title. On July 9, she announced the album and "Smile" as the second single off the record, saying: "I wrote the title track from the album when I was coming through one of the darkest periods of my life and had lost my smile. This whole album is my journey towards the light – with stories of resilience, hope, and love".

[Chorus] Yeah, I'm thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Gotta say it's really been a while But now I got back that smile (Smile) I'm so thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Now you see me shine from a mile Finally got back that smile (Smile) [Verse 1] Every day, Groundhog Day Goin' through motions felt so fake Not myself, not my best Felt like I failed the test [Pre-Chorus] But every tear has been a lesson Rejection can be God's protection Long hard road to get that redemption But no shortcuts to a blessin' [Chorus] Yeah, I'm thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Gotta say it's really been a while But now I got back that smile (Smile) I'm so thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Now you see me shine from a mile Finally got back that smile (Smile) [Verse 2] I'm 2.0, remodeled Used to be dull, now I sparkle Had a piece of humble pie That ego check saved my life [Pre-Chorus] Now I got a smile like Lionel Richie Big and bright, need shades just to see me Tryna stay alive just like I'm the Bee Gees (Oh, woah) A Mona Lisa masterpiece (Now I'm) [Chorus] Yeah, I'm thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Gotta say it's really been a while But now I got back that smile (C'mon, smile, woo) I'm so thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful (So grateful) Now you see me shine from a mile Finally got back that smile (Smile, oh, oh) [Bridge] I'm so thankful 'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally I'm so grateful 'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally (Oh) [Chorus] Yeah, I'm thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Gotta say it's really been a while But now I got back that smile (Woo, smile) I'm so thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Now you see me shine from a mile Finally got back that smile (Smile, oh, oh) [Outro] I'm so thankful 'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally Smile (Oh) I'm so grateful 'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally Smile (Oh, oh)