Lorde - No Better Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'No Better' by Lorde released?

   'No Better' was released on December 13, 2013, as a digital download single on the iTunes Store. It was available for free until December 19, 2013, as part of the iTunes Store's '12 Days of Gifts' Christmas promotion.

2. What genre does 'No Better' belong to?

   'No Better' is an electropop and trip hop ballad with elements of hip hop. The song features minimal production, 'feathery' vocals from Lorde, 'woozy' basslines, and 'pulsing' synthesizers.

3. Who wrote 'No Better'?

   'No Better' was written by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde (credited under her birth name Ella Yelich-O’Connor) and Joel Little.

4. How did critics respond to 'No Better'?

   Critics generally praised 'No Better,' noting its similar musical style to songs from Lorde's debut album Pure Heroine. Whitney Phaneuf from HitFix called it a 'sexy track,' while Eric Danton of Rolling Stone described the lyrics as 'girlish and knowing.'

5. Did 'No Better' chart in New Zealand?

   'No Better' entered the New Zealand Artists Singles Chart at number seven on December 23, 2013. It dropped to number nineteen the following week before falling out of the chart.

6. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'No Better'?

   'No Better' explores themes of infatuation that deepens as seasons change, with references to summer activities and dreams about winter. The lyrics also touch upon youthful experiences like driving aimlessly and practicing breathing at night.