Buzzcut Season

Lorde

About Buzzcut Season

"Buzzcut Season" is a song by New Zealand singer Lorde, taken from her debut studio album, Pure Heroine (2013). It was released on 23 September 2013 by Universal Music Group (UMG) as a promotional single from the album. Written by Lorde and Joel Little, "Buzzcut Season" features elements from tropical music and discusses the "ridiculousness of modern life."Upon its release, "Buzzcut Season" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and Lorde's vocal delivery on the track. The song reached number twenty-nine on the US Billboard Hot Rock Songs and number thirty-eight on the ARIA Streaming Tracks. Lorde performed "Buzzcut Season" during a number of shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman. 


Year:
2013
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I remember when your head caught flame
It kissed your scalp and caressed your brain
Well you laughed, baby it's okay
It's buzz cut season anyway
(Well you laughed, baby it's okay)

Explosions on TV, and all the girls with heads inside a dream
So now we live beside the pool, where everything is good

We ride the bus with the knees pulled in
People should see how we're living
(We ride the bus with the knees pulled in)
Shut my eyes to the song that plays
Sometimes this has a hot, sweet taste
(Shut my eyes to the song that plays)

The men up on the news, they try to tell us all that we will lose
But it's so easy in this blue, where everything is good

And I'll never go home again (place the call, feel it start)
Favorite friend (and nothing's wrong when nothing's true)
I live in a hologram with you
We're all the things that we do for fun (and I'll breathe, and it goes)
Play along (make-believe it's hyper real)
But I live in a hologram with you

Cola with the burnt-out taste
I'm the one you tell your fears to
There'll never be enough of us

Explosions on TV, and all the girls with heads inside a dream
So now we live beside the pool, where everything is good

And I'll never go home again (place the call, feel it start)
Favorite friend (and nothing's wrong when nothing's true)
I live in a hologram with you
We're all the things that we do for fun (and I'll breathe, and it goes)
Play along (make-believe it's hyper real)
But I live in a hologram with you

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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 Lani Yelich O'Connor, Joel Little

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15 facts about this song

Album Release
"Buzzcut Season" is a track from the debut studio album "Pure Heroine" (2013) by Lorde, a New Zealand singer-songwriter.
Song Composition
It's composed by Lorde (whose real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor) and Joel Little.
Genre
Musically, "Buzzcut Season" lies within genres of art pop and electro-pop, demonstrating Lorde's unique fusion style.
Lyrical Theme
This song explores themes of youth and suburban lifestyle imbalance, juxtaposing the peaceful exterior with hidden anxieties and issues.
Lorde’s Youth
The song was created when Lorde was only 16-17 years old, making her observations about the illusions of suburban life all the more impressive.
Unique Nature
Unlike many pop songs, "Buzzcut Season" lacks a definite chorus, showcasing Lorde's experimental style in her music.
Inspiration
Lorde has voiced that some of her inspirations when writing this song were influences from photojournalism and war images.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received, with critics highlighting Lorde's smart lyricism, minimalist production, and insightful commentary on society.
Commercial Success
Though it wasn't released as a single, it still managed to chart internationally, including peaking at number 29 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and making appearances on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and the Canadian Hot 100.
Live Performances
Lorde included "Buzzcut Season" as part of her setlist for her debut concert tour, the Pure Heroine Tour (2013-2014).
Song Cover
In 2015, renowned musician Matthew Jordan covered "Buzzcut Season" on his YouTube channel, further highlighting its popularity and impact.
Musical Innovation
The unique layering of beats and electronic sounds in "Buzzcut Season" helped set it apart from much of the mainstream music of the time.
Symbolism
The title 'Buzzcut Season' is symbolic. It represents a season of change, a transition, and the reality behind the seemingly perfect suburbs.
Important Message
The song, through its powerful lyrics, conveys a youth’s perspective on the world, making it a remarkably insightful piece of pop music.
Unique Visual Aesthetic
The lyric video for "Buzzcut Season", like the rest of the Pure Heroine campaign, has a simplistic yet compelling black and white style, complementing the stripped-down nature of the song.

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