Perry described the song as something that had been "brewing inside" her for years. She felt compelled to finish it then rather than wait for an album, citing a global need for unity and healing following events like the 2016 Nice terrorist attack.
The recurring line "Victory is in my veins" directly mirrors the competitive spirit of the Olympic athletes it was meant to represent. Commercial & Critical Reception
Perry co-wrote the track with Savan Kotecha and producers Max Martin and Ali Payami .