It’s been years since Katy Perry released “Unconditionally,“ but that doesn’t mean the conversation about the song is meant to end.

She released the song in 2013 as a gorgeous ballad about accepting your lover, regardless of how many flaws they might have. Here’s a deeper look at the lyrics.

The truth about “Unconditionally“ by Katy Perry

The opening lyrics to “Unconditionally” come from Katy as she sings her heart out to her partner.

She describes a man who doesn’t seem totally comfortable revealing his vulnerabilities, insecurities, or true authenticity to her.

In the chorus, she goes on to sing, “I will love you unconditionally / There is no fear now / Let go and just be free / I will love you unconditionally.”

It’s her way of reminding him that no matter what ugly truths she discovers about him, she’s still going to love him anyway.

Verse 2 of the song is Katy telling him he doesn’t need to apologize for showing up exactly as he is.

She reminds him that he’s completely worthy. She’ll accept him through his bad days and his good days.

If he ever has to walk through a storm, she’ll weather it with him so that he doesn’t have to face hardships alone.

In the post-chorus of the song, she begs him to open up his heart and let it begin. In other words, she wants him to relax in the reality that she will always be there for him – no matter what.

Nothing he can do will scare her away. She repeats those words over and over as a way of validating him and providing him with peace of mind and assurance.

The bridge of the song is where it gets the deepest because she asked him if he’d be willing to do the same thing for her.

Although we never got his answer since Katy is the only one singing the song, it’s safe to assume the answer is “yes.”

The reason we assume that is because the chorus and outro continue repeating words about her unconditional love for him.

If she still feels the way by the end of the song, he’s most likely returning the sentiment.

Katy released this song before her relationship with Orlando Bloom started in 2016. She and Orlando have been engaged since 2019 and now share a daughter named Daisy Dove.

They haven’t tied the knot yet, but this song would be absolutely perfect for their wedding ceremony.