Bravado

Lorde

About Bravado

"Bravado" is a song by New Zealand singer Lorde, originally included on her debut EP The Love Club EP. It was later featured on her Tennis Court EP and the extended version of her debut album Pure Heroine (2013). The song was written by Lorde and Joel Little and was produced by the latter. The track was released as a single on 6 September 2013, via iTunes Stores, in a number of European countries and India. Characterised as a chamber pop and electropop song, "Bravado" addresses Lorde's introverted nature and the need to feign confidence in the music industry. The single was well received by music critics and peaked at number five on the New Zealand Artist Singles chart. 


Year:
2013
3:41
252 
#2

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All my life
I've been fighting a war
I can't talk to you or your friends
It's not only you
My heart jumps around when I'm alluded to
This will not do

'Cause I was raised up
To be admired to be noticed
But when you're withdrawn it's the closest thing
To assault when all eyes are on you
This will not do

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I'm faking glory
Lick my lips toss my hair
And send a smile over
And the stories brand new
But I can take it from here
I'll find my own bravado

It's a switch flipped
It's a pill tipped back, it's a moon eclipsed, whoa
And I can tell you that when the lights come on I'll be ready for this

It's in your blood stream
A collision of atoms that happens before your eyes
It's a marathon run or a mountain you scale without thinking of size

I was frightened of every little thing
That I thought was out to get me down
To trip me up and laugh at me

But I learnt not to want
The quiet of the room with no one around to find me out
I want the applause the approval the things that make me go

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

It's a switch flipped
It's a pill tipped back, it's a moon eclipsed, whoa
And I can tell you that when the lights come on I'll be ready for this

It's in your blood stream
A collision of atoms that happens before your eyes
It's a marathon run or a mountain you scale without thinking of size

I was frightened of every little thing
That I thought was out to get me down
To trip me up and laugh at me

But I learnt not to want
The quiet of the room with no one around to find me out
I want the applause the approval the things that make me go

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh

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Lorde

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, known by her stage name Lorde, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: ELLA MARIJA LA YELICH O'CONNOR, JOEL LITTLE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Bravado" falls into the categories of Art Pop, Electropop, and Indie Pop, illustrating Lorde's unique blend of various pop sub-genres.
Album Information
"Bravado" is a song off of Lorde's debut extended play (EP) "The Love Club," which was released in November 2012.
Songwriting Process
Lorde wrote the song when she was only 15, using her personal experiences and feelings of anxiety about stepping into the limelight after being discovered as a young talent.
Production Details
Just like most of Lorde's songs in "The Love Club" EP, "Bravado" was produced by Joel Little.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise "Bravado" for its mature lyrics that showcase Lorde's self-awareness and sophistication at such a young age.
Lorde's Interpretation
Lorde has been quoted saying that "Bravado" is about her handling newfound spotlight and figuring out that she is an introvert stuck doing a very extroverted thing.
Chart Performance
Although "Bravado" was not released as a single and thus did not chart, "The Love Club" EP peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand Albums Chart and number 23 on the Billboard 200.
Cultural Impact
The song resonates with many young people navigating the challenges of growing up, increasing self-awareness, and finding their place in the world.
Song Length
"Bravado" has a duration of 3 minutes and 41 seconds, characteristic of a more extended track in pop music.
Unusual Song Structure
Known for her unconventional song structures, "Bravado" skips the typical verse-chorus-verse format. Instead, it starts with an intro, leading to a pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, and ends with an outro.
Inspiration for Other Works
"Bravado" is believed to have inspired many other young musicians who also navigate the challenging juxtaposition of youth and fame.

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