Yellow Flicker Beat
Yellow Flicker Beat

Lorde - Yellow Flicker Beat Lyrics

In this hauntingly powerful anthem, Lorde uses vivid imagery to convey a narrative of resilience and rebirth. The lyrics depict the transformation of a person who has endured pain and hardship into someone stronger and more resilient. The "princess cut from… Read more

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Sep 29, 2014
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Yellow Flicker Beat Lyrics

I'm a princess cut from marble, smoother than a storm
And the scars that mark my body, they're silver and gold
My blood is a flood of rubies, precious stones
It keeps my veins hot, the fires find a home in me
I move through town, I'm quiet like a fire
And my necklace is of rope, I tie it and untie it

And our people talk to me, but nothing ever hits
So people talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes
I'm going in (ooh)

This is the start of how it all ever ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I'm speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colors disappear
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
So I just try to keep up with them
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart

I dream all year, but they're not the same kinds
And the shivers move down my shoulder blades in double time

And now people talk to me I'm slipping out of reach now
People talk to me, and all their faces blur
But I got my fingers laced together and I made a little prison
And I'm locking up everyone that ever laid a finger on me
I'm going in (ooh)

This is the start of how it all ever ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I'm speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We rip the start, the colors disappear
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
So I just try to keep up with them
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart

And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat
Sparking up my heart
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat-beat-beat-beat

Writer(s): Ella Marija La Yelich O'connor, Joel Little
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Yellow Flicker Beat?

In this hauntingly powerful anthem, Lorde uses vivid imagery to convey a narrative of resilience and rebirth. The lyrics depict the transformation of a person who has endured pain and hardship into someone stronger and more resilient. The "princess cut from marble" suggests an individual molded by harsh experiences, yet possessing an inherent nobility. The "red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart" symbolizes the pulsating energy and fiery spirit that fuels her determination to overcome adversity. Her refusal to be defined by others' perceptions ("They used to shout my name, now they whisper it") further underscores her self-empowerment. Ultimately, this song is a testament to the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.

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