Royals
Royals

Lorde - Royals Lyrics

This lyrical masterpiece is a critique of the materialistic culture often glorified in popular music. The protagonist, while acknowledging her humble background, expresses a conscious rejection of the opulent lifestyle associated with 'royals'. The recurring… Read more

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Royals Lyrics

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 a torn up town, no postcode 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 (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
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 (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby, I'll rule (I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule)
Let me live that fantasy

Oh
Oh (oh, oh)
We're bigger than we ever dreamed
And I'm in love with being queen
Oh
Oh (oh, oh)
Life is great without a care
We aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby, I'll rule (I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule)
Let me live that fantasy

Writer(s): Ella Marija La Yelich O'Connor, Joel Little
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Royals?

This lyrical masterpiece is a critique of the materialistic culture often glorified in popular music. The protagonist, while acknowledging her humble background, expresses a conscious rejection of the opulent lifestyle associated with 'royals'. The recurring motifs of gold teeth, Grey Goose and Cadillacs symbolize the superficiality and excesses of wealth. However, she maintains a stance of indifference towards these luxuries, instead craving a 'different kind of buzz'. This reflects an aspiration for authenticity and genuine experiences over material possessions. Furthermore, her desire to be a 'ruler' or 'queen bee' signifies not just power but also personal agency and control over her life narrative. Ultimately, the song serves as both an exploration and celebration of non-materialistic values in contemporary society.

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