Perfect Places
Lorde
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Every night, I live and die Feel the party to my bones Watch the wasters blow the speakers Spill my guts beneath the outdoor light It's just another graceless night I hate the headlines and the weather I'm nineteen and I'm on fire But when we're dancing I'm alright It's just another graceless night Are you lost enough? Have another drink, get lost in us This is how we get notorious, oh 'Cause I don't know If they keep tellin' me where to go I'll blow my brains out to the radio, oh All of the things we're taking 'Cause we are young and we're ashamed Send us to perfect places All of our heroes fading Now I can't stand to be alone Let's go to perfect places Every night, I live and die Meet somebody, take 'em home Let's kiss and then take off our clothes It's just another graceless night, 'cause All of the things we're taking 'Cause we are young and we're ashamed Send us to perfect places All of our heroes fading Now I can't stand to be alone Let's go to perfect places All the nights spent off our faces Trying to find these perfect places What the f*ck are perfect places anyway? All the nights spent off our faces Trying to find these perfect places What the f*ck are perfect places anyway? All the nights spent off our faces Trying to find these perfect places What the f*ck are perfect places anyway?
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Written by: Ella Marija Lani Yelich O'connor, Jack Antonoff
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Perfect Places" is a pop-enriched, electrifying song combining contemporary and alternative music styles.
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Release DateThe song was released on June 1, 2017, as the final single from Lorde's second studio album, "Melodrama."
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Album Fact"Perfect Places" is the closing track on the "Melodrama" album, ending the journey that the album carries listeners through.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Lorde and her producer, Jack Antonoff. The composition includes a combination of piano, bass, and powerful electropop beats.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Grant Singer, and features Lorde in different perfect places around the world, from beaches to party scenes.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics revolve around exploring the concept of "perfect places" and questioning the idea of perfection, as well as reflecting on the themes of youth, adventure and introspection.
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Chart Success"Perfect Places" peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand Heatseekers Chart and made it onto the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 in the United States.
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Live PerformancesLorde has given live performances of "Perfect Places" on several occasions, including the 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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InspirationIn an interview, Lorde revealed that the song is about her party experiences, balancing freedom and fear, and examination of modern-day society.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its maturity, lyrical content, and the atmospheric synth-pop production.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Perfect Places" is three minutes and 41 seconds.
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Streaming PerformanceThe song garnered millions of streams on various music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, demonstrating its global popularity.
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Global InfluenceIt was featured in a number of international music charts, asserting Lorde's influence in the global music scene.
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Audio StyleThe audio style of "Perfect Places" is characterized by its dense synthesizers and a dramatic ending that echoes and slowly fades.
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The "Perfect Places" RetreatLorde humorously described an imaginary "Perfect Places" retreat during an interview, saying it would involve a lot of swimming and excellent food.
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