Royals
Jasmine Thompson Lyrics

I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have never seen or experienced the extravagant lifestyle portrayed in popular media and entertainment.

I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
I learned about romance and relationships from the romanticized versions portrayed in movies and TV shows.

And I'm not proud of my address
I am not happy or fulfilled with where I come from.

In a torn-up town, no postcode envy
I come from a less affluent, run-down area and do not envy or desire the lifestyle of the wealthy in more exclusive areas.

But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Popular songs often feature references to opulent and indulgent material possessions and experiences.

Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room
These songs also frequently depict reckless and careless behavior in luxurious settings.

We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
Despite not having access to these extravagant luxuries in real life, we can still imagine ourselves living that lifestyle in our dreams and aspirations.

But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.
In reality, the wealthy possess extravagant luxury items such as high-end champagne, cars, and jewelry as status symbols.

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
They even go as far as owning exotic animals on leashes and having their own private jets to take them to lavish island destinations.

We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
We are not obsessed with or envious of the romantic relationships and lifestyles of the wealthy and famous.

And we'll never be royals (royals).
We are not of royal blood or lineage and therefore cannot have the luxurious and privileged lifestyle that comes with it.

It don't run in our blood
Luxury and opulence do not come naturally to us.

That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
The extravagant and luxurious lifestyle is not something we are interested in or aspire to.

We crave a different kind of buzz.
We are looking for a different way to experience life and find happiness.

Let me be your ruler (ruler)
I want to lead and guide you, be your partner and equal.

You can call me queen Bee
Refer to me as a powerful and influential person who is in charge of my own life.

And baby I'll rule,
I will take control of my own destiny and live life on my own terms.

Let me live that fantasy.
I want to experience the fantasy and illusion of living the luxurious lifestyle without actually having to attain it.

My friends and I—we've cracked the code.
My friends and I have figured out the key to living life without material possessions and still finding contentment.

We count our dollars on the train to the party.
We are aware of and appreciate the value of our money and try to make the most out of what we have.

And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this
The people around us understand and recognize our contentment with our lifestyle.

We didn't come for money.
We don't aspire for wealth and material possessions to define our happiness and success.

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Everything we ever dreamed
All our aspirations and dreams.

And I'm in love with being queen.
I have embraced my role as a strong and independent person who is in charge of their own life.

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Life is great without a care
We find happiness in living without constantly seeking material wealth and possessions.

We aren't caught up in your love affair.
We are not interested in or influenced by the luxurious, celebrity-driven lifestyle portrayed in the media and entertainment.