Royals
Lorde
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I've never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I'm not proud of my address, in the torn up town No post code envy But every song's like gold teeth, Grey Goose, trippin' in the bathroom Bloodstains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us We crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen B And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule) Let me live that fantasy My friends and I we've cracked the code We count our dollars on the train to the party And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this We didn't come from money But every song's like gold teeth, Grey Goose, trippin' in the bathroom Bloodstains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us We crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen B And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule) Let me live that fantasy (Ooh ooh oh) We're bigger than we ever dreamed, and I'm in love with being queen (Ooh ooh oh) Life is great without a care We aren't caught up in your love affair And we'll never be royals It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us We crave a different kind of buzz Let me be your ruler, you can call me Queen B And baby I'll rule (I'll rule I'll rule I'll rule) Let me live that fantasy
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Written by: Ella Marija La Yelich O'Connor, Joel Little
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Chart-Topping Success"Royals" received widespread commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making Lorde the youngest solo artist to achieve a number-one single on the list since 1987.
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Global RecognitionIt also topped the charts in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, it was a top ten hit in Italy, Belgium, Israel, and 15 other countries.
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Platinum CertificationThe song has been certified quadruple platinum by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of over four million units in the country.
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Grammy Winner"Royals" won the 2014 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year, making Lorde the youngest artist to win in these categories.
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InfluencesLorde drew inspiration from other artists for "Royals", including Kanye West, Lana Del Rey, and the National. The title of the song came from a photograph she saw of George Brett signing baseballs, with 'Royals' emblazoned across his shirt.
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Debut Single"Royals" was Lorde’s debut single and the lead single off her EP 'The Love Club' that was later included in her debut album 'Pure Heroine.'
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Minimalist StyleMusically, "Royals" employs minimalist production and an art pop musical style that contrasts sharply with mainstream pop music.
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SongwritingLorde wrote the lyrics to "Royals" in just half an hour. The theme of the song challenged the extravagant, luxury lifestyle often glorified in pop music.
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Impact on CultureGiven its popularity, "Royals" has been covered by numerous artists from various genres, demonstrating its far-reaching impact in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Royals" was directed by Joel Kefali, featuring normal teenagers doing mundane things, instead of spotlighting the glamorous and luxurious lifestyle popular in most music videos.
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