Royals

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About Royals

"Royals" is the debut single by New Zealand singer Lorde, from her debut extended play, The Love Club EP (2012). It was later included on her debut studio album, Pure Heroine (2013) and released through Universal Music. Lorde co-wrote the song with her producer Joel Little after the two were paired by her A&R representative Scott MacLachlan. "Royals" was described as an art pop and electropop song with influences of grime, hip hop, and indie pop. Its lyrics detail disapproval of the luxurious lifestyle of contemporary artists. Contemporary critics received "Royals" with widespread acclaim and praised its musical style, lyrics and Lorde's vocal delivery. Several sites ranked it as one of the best songs of the year, with Slant and Consequence of Sound placing it on the top spot of their respective lists. The single garnered success on charts internationally, reaching the number one spot for nine consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and simultaneously breaking several records. It also peaked atop record charts in other markets, including Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. "Royals" sold 10 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all-time. 


Year:
2013
3:10
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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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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, 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.
Global Recognition
It 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.
Platinum Certification
The song has been certified quadruple platinum by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of over four million units in the country.
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.
Influences
Lorde 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.
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.'
Minimalist Style
Musically, "Royals" employs minimalist production and an art pop musical style that contrasts sharply with mainstream pop music.
Songwriting
Lorde 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.
Impact on Culture
Given its popularity, "Royals" has been covered by numerous artists from various genres, demonstrating its far-reaching impact in the music industry.
Music Video
The 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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