The acapella from the original track is used, but Kanye takes a completely different take on the instrumental of the track. Read our breakdown here.
Flicker
Lorde Lyrics
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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 opal, I tie it and untie it
And our people talk to me, but nothing ever hits
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
In these lyrics, Lorde describes herself as a princess cut from marble, suggesting strength and endurance, and her scars as silver and gold, which implies they are valuable and have made her who she is today. She then goes on to describe her blood as a flood of rubies and precious stones, signifying her passion and intensity. The fires find a home in her veins, causing her to move quietly through town, like a fire.
Despite the fact that people talk to her, nothing seems to hit or matter to her anymore. All their voices just burn holes in her, suggesting an emotional detachment from others. She enters a little prison that she creates for herself by lacing her fingers together, and she locks up everyone who has ever laid a finger on her.
The chorus of the song sees Lorde talking about the start of how it all ever ends. People used to shout her name, but now they barely whisper it. She is speeding up, and the red, orange, yellow flicker beat is sparking up her heart. She never looks at the stars as there is too much going on down here, and she just tries to keep up with this flicker beat.
Overall, the song can be interpreted in a number of ways but it mostly appears to be about finding strength even after having been scarred by life. It's a song about resilience and courage in dealing with various emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a princess cut from marble, smoother than a storm
I am an elegant and refined person, with a calm exterior that belies the turbulence within me.
And the scars that mark my body, they're silver and gold
The physical and emotional wounds I have endured are precious to me, because they have shaped me into who I am.
My blood is a flood of rubies, precious stones
My life force is vibrant and valuable, like a river of precious gems flowing through my veins.
It keeps my veins hot, the fires find a home in me
My passion and intensity run deep, fueling the flames of creativity and inspiration that burn within me.
I move through town, I'm quiet like a fire
I am a force to be reckoned with, but I move with a quiet grace and purpose.
And my necklace is of opal, I tie it and untie it
My adornments reflect my complexity and fluidity; I am constantly changing and evolving.
And our people talk to me, but nothing ever hits
Despite being surrounded by people, I often feel isolated and disconnected from them.
So people talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes
The words of others can be painful and damaging, leaving lasting scars on my psyche.
I'm going in (ooh)
I am plunging headlong into the depths of my emotions and experiences, with a fierce determination to come out the other side stronger.
This is the start of how it all ever ends
This moment represents the beginning of a transformative journey that will shape the rest of my life.
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I have broken free from the constraints of others' expectations and now move with a subtler but more powerful energy.
I'm speeding up and this is the
My momentum is building, and I am becoming more and more focused on my goals.
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
The vibrant, pulsing energy within me is rising to the surface, igniting a creative spark that cannot be contained.
We rip the start, the colors disappear
As I move forward with purpose, the past fades away and I create my own new beginnings.
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
I am so immersed in the richness of the present moment that there is no need to look beyond it.
So I just try to keep up with them
Despite the chaotic pace of life, I make a concerted effort to keep moving forward and not lose sight of my goals.
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat
The beat of my heart is a powerful and vibrant force, driving me forward on my journey of personal transformation.
Sparking up my heart
The energy and passion within me is constantly igniting new sparks of creativity, motivation, and purpose.
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat-beat-beat-beat
The pulsing, rhythmic beat of my heart is a constant reminder of the strength and vitality that lies within me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ella Marija La Yelich O'connor, Joel Little
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kame7188
[Verse]
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 fire's found a home in me
I move through town, I'm quiet like a fire (Quiet like fire)
And my necklace is of rope, I tie it and untie it
[Pre-Chorus]
And now people talk to me, but nothing ever hits
So people talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes
[Chorus]
I'm done with it (oh)
This is the start of how it all 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're at 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
[Verse]
I dream all year, but they're not the sweet kinds (sweet kinds, sweet)
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, but all their faces blur
But I got my fingers laced together and I made a little prison
And I'm locking up everyone who ever laid a finger on me
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[Chorus]
I'm done with it (oh)
This is the start of how it all 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're at 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
@pilar.v
maybe, you would do better lol
start the games, and that the luck this always on your side.
Speaking seriously, that isn't the style of Lorde.
It is different to everything that exists today in the music.
Does not make everything what others do or what they would do.
And what would do the rest, would show images of the hunger games.
Too predictable for my.
What they wanted, Lorde dressed up as Katniss?
Can no one understand it?
And I think that they dont know to interpret the video.
@KrystalLake
TheKingsHeree Ah - but therein lies the rub! Define " bullshit ." That's really what I took issue with. What is bullshit to you is golden to others - and vice-versa. "One man's garbage..." and such.
Although I'm not a big fan, I can see the redeeming qualities in Lorde's music. But just as many people have a deep connection to her music, people connect to that repetitive, mindless "big booty" pop that dominates the airwaves now. (I'm taking an educated guess that was what you meant by "bullshit." Right?) It has redeeming qualities, too. Just not for you. There's no need to insinuate that it's "fake" and diminish it's fans, like they're some sort of sub-human ignoramus who "can't comprehend MY amazing taste in music..."
Adding labels like 'real' and 'fake' outright dismiss it, and that's not really fair.
I used to be guilty of it, too. I love classic rock, and used to say that rap wasn't real music. But it speaks to a Hell of a lot of people, because it's bigger than ever. Even I am a fan of some rap now.
Sure, most of it is gratuitously shallow. (I don't think it ever claimed to be otherwise.) But some folks need 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' in their life more than they need 'Citizen Kane.'
[Honestly, I haven't gotten a lot of sleep. We just had a fairly big earthquake here. So I hope that makes sense.]
I'm not trying to bash you at all, King - so I hope you didn't take it like that. Perhaps I'm trying to explain an epiphany that I had one day, when I realized that there are people in the world who don't like the Beatles or The Who. [Wha? How?!? That is good, real music! ;-) ] But I would absolutely rather hang out with someone who listens to Lorde than, say, Iggy Azalea. They seem more interesting to talk with.
But it's all opinion. None of those artists' music are any more real than the others. Just different strokes.. Different life experiences speak to different people.
Music should make you think, feel, or both. Some prefer feel instead think. [read between the lines on what that means.. ;-) ]
We like what we like, because we like it! ;-) That is what makes it good.
Also, it may not be only the "bullshit" fans who hate Lorde. It may be the aged 30+ old fogeys who don't quite relate to it, or find a youthful naiveté in her music. I may have outed my old self here. :-) (Except I don't really hate any artist. No room or time for hate.)
Sorry for the monologue. Might be time for a nap now. Yes.. fuzzy blankets and comfy pillows... Take care, King!
@benoftheweek
this hits so much harder in 2020 when the world feels like its ending every day
@crissydee3487
Fax
@dulcemariasoto4104
Omgggg i loveee yourrrr videos
@Matlocke_
When I wake up and Twitter has a world ending topic trending every time ✨
@user-pe8cw6tw6d
Yes!:((((
@alexandersalinas2939
how could it be ending when it's begining by evetyday
@vanlephong112
"They use to shout my name, now they whisper it." LEGEND
@duffywebb9833
snl rock inhancement drug
@eltonmoyo8495
Legendary!!!🤩🥳😍🥰😘😘
@ivy3669
YESSS