Bandaids’ success: Katy Perry thanks fans, reveals emotional journey behind new single

She shared an Instagram post that featured behind-the-scenes moments on the set of the Bandaids' music video, including a video of Perry smiling as she submerges herself in a pool of mud.

"Thank you for the love on bandaids..." Perry wrote in her caption. "tbh I struggled for months with the idea of putting this song out... even after all these years it can be scary to be vulnerable...but hopefully the lyrics of this song resonate with someone going through what I have been through and maybe they won't feel so alone and will find the strength to keep going like I have..," she continued.

Bandaids is Perry's first single since her breakup with actor Orlando Bloom, and seems to provide insight into why their relationship fell apart.

Perry and Bloom ended their engagement, marking the end of their nine-year relationship.