Lorde - Royals (Audio)

In this Indie single off of the New Zealander’s debut The Love Club EP, Lorde comes to the conclusion that the decadent lifestyle doesn’t suit her.

The song was praised for its minimalistic beat and mature lyrics that depict the media’s effects on an average teen. “Royals” debuted at #1 in New Zealand, and eventually topped the Billboard Hot 100, right above Katy Perry's "Roar" and Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball".

I OWN NOTHING!

[Neistir]

I remember the exact moment that I first ever heard this song on the radio. Lol

[scorpius]

I remember hearing this on the radio and it was so fresh and original- no music like it at the time. Lorde was ahead of her time!!

[jessiecontreras]

Is it just me or does anyone ever wish there was a comment section for ads lol so you could say something about the weird ad that played or something 😂

[jessicaarcher]

2024 still here damm this song brings back so many lorde is mad underrated fr she’s amazing

[deborahcooney]

There's soo many different versions of Royals on YouTube. I NEVER get tired of this. This is a lifetime best song for me!!

[FutureRoadkill]

The good memories from listening to this song and the rest, is truly amazing

[juelzsure]

Lorde is where it’s at. She saved me during this time along with a couple of other artists.

[eleanorsolomon]

I remember when I first found this song on iTunes and immediately bought it back when there weren’t subscription services. I showed my sister because I loved it so much. She said it wasn’t anything special. I listened to it nonstop for like a week. Then it blew up shortly after. Lmao.

[rommix]

This song has held up incredibly well. Nothing else like it.

[jennifere]

I wish I could go back in time and hear this for the first time again❤️🥰🥰

[rabidhammer]

It really is a good tune huh, not my type of music but it's been in my head. it's a combo of nostalgia too though, and general realization how fast time goes by

[detectivetaylorswift]

Today’s the day I’m gonna try and become a Lorde Stan. Starting with the song I already know and love 😫🤚🏻

[etherealz]

What days were those bro.Coming back from school and excited to jam to Lorde before evening study lessons.Dressing up and trying to sing like Lorde.Being so glad to have her type of curly hair during this era.Only having Lorde songs in my IPad.Ughhh dude🤍

[chinocaresx]

flashbacks to the cloudy springs while sitting in the backseat looking out the window, and this masterpiece would play

[nguyenviet]

Is this the music that changed everything to what we hear today?

[JustSomeUmbreonfromJohto]

My mother loved this song. So I was thinking bout Lorde today and I had to hear this song to remember my mother by.

[isaaca.vazquez]

This song was my whole childhood
THANK THE LORD FOR LORDE <3
PURE ENERGY LOVE LORDE
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[quetra]

I love this song, and i use to use it to test headphones quality.

[lilystockton]

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

[flameformer]

Was a sophmore in hs when this came out, it would be playing all over the car radios! But it hard ! What a song to remember!