Katy Perry Songs Ranked

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager. Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin. After adopting the stage name ‘Katy Perry’ (from her mother’s maiden name) and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007. Perry has nine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and has received various awards, including four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award. She has been included in the annual Forbes lists of highest-earning women in music from 2011 to 2019. Her estimated net worth as of 2016 is $125 million. Perry is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 18 million albums and 125 million singles worldwide. In the film, she released an autobiographical documentary titled Katy Perry: Part of Me in 2012 and voiced Smurfette in the 2011 film The Smurfs and its sequel in 2013. Her Super Bowl halftime show performance is the most-watched in history. Perry also began serving as a judge on American Idol in 2018. Here are all of Katy Perry’s songs ranked.

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20. Hummingbird Heartbeat (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“It is a song that is so fun and you can not get tired of it, plus, the idea of the song in my opinion is genius, and the rhythm and beat is perfect from the calm bit at the start, and then the high, upbeat rhythm throughout the rest of the song, this will always be my favorite Katy Perry song!”

19. Circle the Drain (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“Such a strong beat blue meaningful lyrics = Amazing. This song has a great meaning but is also easy to dance to. Some times I will spend hours on YouTube or in my music trying to find a good song to dance to and I can always go back to this song as a fail safe.”

18. Peacock (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“This song is catchy, but my friend and I would sing it as seven-year-olds not knowing the real meaning. I found out what it was recently and it was not pretty. Turns out it wasn’t about a bird…”

17. Birthday (Prism, 2014)

“This song is just one more from the gorgeous, talented pop star. It is catchy and if you buy the video, then you will like it even more. Let’s face it. Katy Perry is a girl who just likes having fun. This is another fun, simple, cheery song. I like the “tasteful” lyrics.”

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16. This Is How We Do (Prism, 2014)

“I love the song and it’s a solid hit as most all her songs are. This is a unique song with catchy lyrics and a great beat. It is a new side of Katy Perry’s music I haven’t seen. It’s still pop music, but very different than her usual stuff.”

15. Waking Up in Vegas (One of the Boys, 2008)

“You may laugh at this, but truly nothing compares to the feeling you get when you wake up in Vegas. It’s a magical place. I love everything about it: the glamour, the filth, the care free spirit, and the whole experience. Even taking the back roads had glory. You don’t know the beauty in the smallest things, until you’re there. This song captures every bit of it, and is very relatable.”

14. Thinking of You (One of the Boys, 2008)

“This song brings me to tears every time I listen to it. This is BY FAR the most heartfelt song by Katy Perry. These lyrics are so emotional and make you think about your life and everything you regret and look back at.”

13. Unconditionally (Prism, 2013)

“I love this song so much! I also love Hummingbird Heartbeat but I only get to choose one so I just picked this. This song is slow, but is very nice to hear! I’ve heard this song like a million times! Hummingbird Heartbeat is also awesome! Actually, all of Katy Perry’s songs are awesome!”

12. Part of Me (Teenage Dream, 2012)

“This song is really good. It has a really catchy beat and the lyrics are simply great. This is the perfect song for someone who has just gone through a break-up and hate the guy who screwed them over. I STRONGLY suggest everyone listens to it.”

11. I Kissed a Girl (One of the Boys, 2008)

“This is the best rebel Katy Perry song out there! Its like, so what, screw our uptight conservative society! I kissed a girl and I LIKED it! You go Katy!”

10. California Gurls (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“California gurls is the best song of Katy Perry’s I mean it’s been two years since its been out and still radio stations play it. It’s an extremely catchy song and is s really good summer pool party song. I love this song I’m a boy and I think this song is a really good song I love and always will”

9. Dark Horse (Prism, 2013)

“This song is her best to date with it’s mesmerizing beat and creative lyrics. This song definitely shows off the evolution in her music over the years, as this song takes on more dark and deductive undertones than her previous work. It’s also a number one smash that was inescapable in early to mid 2014.”

8. Last Friday Night (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“I was torn between voting for this song and California Girls but I voted for this one. This song is so damn catchy! The video is hilarious and it’s just a really good party song. It also made me like Rebecca Black. Katy Perry always has such fun videos.”

7. The One that Got Away (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“I love this song and it really touched my heart. Katy is my favorite singer. I love her songs cause they are inspirational and are inspired by a true things what happened and because of it her songs are full of life. This song is great because it says that nothing is forever and the BIGGEST LOVE can also disappear. If you didn’t watched the clip please watch it. It is full of emotions and it made me cry”

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6. Wide Awake (Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, 2012)

“This song is just everything, I cannot put how much I love it into words. Many a time I’ve been on public transport and had to hold back the tears. It’s just so sad yet so powerful and uplifting at the same time because it just proves that even Katy Perry goes situations we all do. And if she can get through them, so can we too. I just love her.”

5. Roar (Prism, 2013)

“Katy Perry is a QUEEN, not only because of her great music, but also because all of her songs have such an inspiring message to everyone. Especially this song. This song gets me so pumped up and ready to conquer the world whenever I hear it.”

4. Hot ‘N’ Cold (One of the Boys, 2008)

” is powerful, energetic, catchy yet having a really good meaning. I also like the music video… It is so funny! Katy Perry shows her best in that song. Really, listen to it!”

3. Teenage Dream (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“It’s really hard to pick one best song from her entire collection, but I pick Teenage Dream because I like the lyrics, the guitar at the intro, and this is so catchy. But if I chose another song, the reasons will be similar… So I don’t know what is critical. I just really like it.”

2. E.T. (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“This is by far one of her best songs ever, if not her best. Definitely one of my favorites, this is the song that officially got me hooked on Katy Perry music. (Even though I liked all her songs before, this one really drew my attention and made me become a huge fan of hers) I LOVE THIS SONG!”

1. Firework (Teenage Dream, 2010)

“This song most cheerful song I have ever heard. It makes a person full of inspiration no matter how much pain he is in. This song must be kept in the first. It tells us that our life is full of struggles and sometimes we lose in the long run thus we consider our self worthless and lose our hopes but we should not, we should understand our importance in this world. We can do many things which others cannot expect from us. So we should not underestimate ourselves and also not let others underestimate us.”