Royals
Alyssa Bernal Lyrics


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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 the torn-up town, no post code envy

But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, 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 time piece.
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 lux 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.
Blood stains, 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 time piece.
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 lux 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.

Oooh ooooh ohhh
We're bigger than we ever dreamed,
And I'm in love with being queen.
Oooooh ooooh ohhhhh
Life is game 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 lux 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

Overall Meaning

The song “Royals” by Alyssa Bernal is a cover of the original song by Lorde. The song is about rejecting extravagance and celebrity culture in favor of a simpler, more authentic life. The singer describes herself as someone who comes from a humble background and has never experienced the opulence and luxury that many others have. She contrasts her life with the lifestyle of the rich and famous, who are depicted as indulging in excess and materialism. The chorus repeats the refrain that “we’ll never be royals” and that she craves a different kind of buzz, implying that she does not want to be a part of the superficial world of the wealthy.


The lyrics are insightful and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to think about the value of material possessions and fame. The song’s emphasis on authenticity and genuine experiences resonates with many people who feel disillusioned with celebrity culture and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The song’s popularity can be attributed to its catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and positive message.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have never seen a real diamond (not in a movie or a picture)


I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
The only experience I have had with jewelry is through movies


And I'm not proud of my address, In the torn-up town, no post code envy
I am not ashamed of where I come from, even though it is not a wealthy area


But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Popular music portrays a lifestyle of luxury and excess


Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
People in the music industry engage in reckless behavior and cause destruction even while wearing expensive clothing


We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
We may not have luxurious things in reality, but we dream about them


But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your time piece.
The people who have a lot of money have fancy cars, watches, and drink expensive champagne


Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
They also have private jets, own islands, and even keep exotic animals as pets


We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
We do not pay attention to the love affairs or drama of wealthy people


And we'll never be royals (royals).
My friends and I will never become part of the wealthy or royal class


It don't run in our blood,
We do not come from a wealthy lineage or family


That kind of lux just ain't for us.
Luxury is not something that we aspire to or value


We crave a different kind of buzz.
We desire and enjoy a different kind of excitement or adrenaline rush


Let me be your ruler (ruler),
I want to be the one in control or have power over you


You can call me queen Bee
You can call me ‘Queen Bee’ as if I am the most important person


And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
I will take charge or be the dominant figure


Let me live that fantasy.
I want to continue imagining and dreaming about a luxurious lifestyle


My friends and I? we've cracked the code.
My friends and I have found a way to enjoy life even without material wealth


We count our dollars on the train to the party.
We are careful with our money and save even while we attend parties


And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this,
Everyone who knows us knows that we are happy with our lives even if we don’t have a lot of money


We didn't come from money.
Our families did not have a lot of wealth in the past


We're bigger than we ever dreamed,
We have achieved more success than we ever thought possible


And I'm in love with being queen.
I am happy with the power and control that I have


Life is game without a care
We live life without worrying about material things


We aren't caught up in your love affair.
We are not influenced by others' drama or relationships




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Trish King Music

Love this!  I gotta say that you made me like this song~  Such a beautiful voice and flawless performance!

A L

This just became my favorite cover for this song. Well done! 

yubslide

Your voice is one of the best "live recording" voices out there.  The ukelele was a nice touch, too.  

superhunk1989

Oh my Lord! This is a super awesome cover. You have such a sweet and beautiful voice.

Taco Sauce

You know this was awesome when it inspires me to make a cover video even though I can't sing. You're like crazy good!! Please never stop!!

Jonathan Jacob

I'd kill to do a cover with you. Your voice is just so amazing. 

Suman Basnet

you will survive in the Big Music Industry very easily, You have that talent. just wait for the time and be patient, don't quit singing,let my wishes lead and take you there in the big stage, good luck alyssa. you are a Gem

Tugsim

Hi there! Long-time lyssener from the UK here, have been a solid fan for years, just wanted to post and say this is probably one of my favourite covers you've done (and there are many to choose from!). It's been brilliant watching your story as an artist develop over time, and I wish you the very best of luck and success for the future.

Michelle B

You are amazing at singing & playing the ukelele. So much respect <3

PATRICK BSDAD

WOW, You should have millions of views by now. This is the best. Your voice is as great as it gets.

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