"Royals" is a song about rejecting the luxurious and materialistic lifestyle of the wealthy and elite, and embracing a life that is more humble and simpler. The lyrics portray the singer and her friends as rejecting the indulgences of those in power, such as Cristal, Maybach, jet planes, and diamonds. Instead, they choose to focus on creating their own joy and success through meaningful moments, such as counting their dollars on a train to the party, and being "bigger than they ever dreamed". This theme of setting one’s own standards for a successful life is echo… read more
"Royals" is a song about rejecting the luxurious and materialistic lifestyle of the wealthy and elite, and embracing a life that is more hu… read more
"Royals" is a song about rejecting the luxurious and materialistic lifestyle of the wealthy and elite, and embracing a life that is more humble and simpler. The lyrics portray … read more
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
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 a… read more
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 fo… read more