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(But that will never be enough)

"Ribs" is a song about the bittersweet process of growing up and realizing that repetitive memories of past moments and childhood account for so much of life. The lyrics, centered around the idea that 'this dream isn't feeling sweet', depict the feeling of growing up and being overwhelmed by both how much life has changed and how quickly that change happened. It is an ode to the nostalgia that comes with feeling lost and the innocence of childhood and emphasizes the need for belonging and feeling comfort in a chaotic world. In the chorus, Lorde sings about h… read more
"Ribs" is a song about the bittersweet process of growing up and realizing that repetitive memories of past moments and childhood account f… read more
"Ribs" is a song about the bittersweet process of growing up and realizing that repetitive memories of past moments and childhood account for so much of life. The lyrics, cente… read more

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Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, known professionally as Lorde (born 7 November 1996 in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and introspective songwriting. Lorde expressed interest in performing at local venues in her early teens. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and collaborated with producer Joel Little in 2011 to start recording music. Their first effort, an EP titled The Love Club, was self-released in 2012 for free … read more
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