Perry has cited two primary sources of inspiration for the song:
The track is intended to be a universal anthem for all types of love, including romantic, maternal, and platonic. Katy Perry – Unconditionally
: During a 2013 visit to Madagascar, Perry was moved by a group of children who showed "pure" unconditional love for one another, unaffected by social networking or worldly trends. Perry has cited two primary sources of inspiration
Directed by Brent Bonacorso and filmed in London, the music video uses abstract metaphors to represent the overwhelming nature of love: Music Video Symbolism "Unconditionally" is a power ballad
: The lyrics explore the risk of opening up to someone and the hope that the other person will offer the same level of commitment. Music Video Symbolism
"Unconditionally" is a power ballad by Katy Perry, released in October 2013 as the second single from her fourth studio album, Prism . Widely regarded as Perry's most "mature" offering at the time, the song focuses on the theme of radical acceptance and love without limits. Origins and Inspiration