Hold No Grudge
Lorde Lyrics
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Up in your room, before your mother got home?
There was a sound to our innocence
Our voices were lovers in the same bed
Now I'm not sure how they would sound, isn't it sad?
Now that the ocean's all waves and the diamonds are blood
There's a new girl on your song
I didn't know that I could be replaced
But I never heard back, I never heard back
Where did we go wrong?
Our haven was always in a song
But just when I go to close the gates
Permanently, I realize that it isn't me
No, I don't keep a list, can't hold a grudge
Don't you think that we both might've done some growing up?
Well, I know that some shit was said and done
But it's such a different world now, I can't hate anyone
Remember when we woke at dawn
Saw the silver sun in your old Citroen?
And remember when we took them on?
Stoners on the run, how the West was won
Remember when we used to swim, baby
No one around, take off all our clothes?
And in a clear cold, we were born again
I used to count down to your birthday
Now I'm not sure if it's June or July, isn't that sad?
Where did we go wrong?
Our haven was always in a song
But just when I go to close the gates
Permanently, I realize that it isn't me
No, I don't keep a list, can't hold a grudge (hold no grudge)
Don't you think that we both might've done some growing up? (growing up)
Yeah, I know that some shit was said and done (said and done)
But it's such a different world now, I can't hate anyone (anyone)
Remember when we woke at dawn
Saw the silver sun in your old Citroen?
And remember when we took them on?
Stoners on the run, how the West was won
Acting my age, not my horoscope
Guess that's growing up
Now I'm sending you love
And wishing you well
Wherever you are
"Hold No Grudge" by Lorde is a reflective song about a past relationship. The lyrics are a reflection of two people who used to share an intimate connection but have grown apart from each other. The song is filled with nostalgic moments where Lorde remembers the good times they shared in the past like singing, driving, and swimming to name a few. Lorde questions where they went wrong and why they drifted apart, but she ultimately comes to terms with the fact that some things are just out of her control. She finds solace in the fact that she has no hatred towards her ex-partner, and in fact, she wishes them well.
Throughout the song, Lorde acknowledges that things can change quickly and that life can be unpredictable. The line, "Now that the ocean's all waves and the diamonds are blood," is a reflection on the changing world and how things are never constant. The song captures a mature perspective on relationships and how people grow and evolve over time. Instead of holding onto grudges from the past, Lorde embraces growth and wishes her past partner well.
Overall, "Hold No Grudge" is a beautiful and reflective song that speaks to the heart. It captures the bittersweet feelings of looking back at a past relationship and the growth that comes from moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when we used to sing, baby
Looking back nostalgically to the times when we sang together
Up in your room, before your mother got home?
Reminiscing about the times we shared together in private
There was a sound to our innocence
The purity of our relationship can be reflected in the way we sang
Our voices were lovers in the same bed
The closeness between us can be felt by how our voices complemented each other
Now I'm not sure how they would sound, isn't it sad?
Reflecting on the memories, the happiness we had is lost, which makes me sad
Now that the ocean's all waves and the diamonds are blood
Life no longer seems pure and pristine with their bad experiences
There's a new girl on your song
I realized that you have moved on and found someone new in your life.
I didn't know that I could be replaced
Realizing that I lost my worth in your life, which hurts me deeply
Years ago, I tried to get a message to you
Trying to connect with you, but everything went in vain
But I never heard back, I never heard back
Our relationship didn't even get a proper ending; I never heard back from you
Where did we go wrong?
Trying to pinpoint the exact reason for our relationship's failure
Our haven was always in a song
Our relationship's comfort zone was always singing together
But just when I go to close the gates Permanently, I realize that it isn't me
Trying to move on from you entirely, but somewhere deep inside, I don't want to lose what we had entirely
No, I don't keep a list, can't hold a grudge
Determined to let go of any negative feelings, forgiving and forgetting
Don't you think that we both might've done some growing up?
Realizing that at the moment of our relationship, we were not mature enough to handle it
Well, I know that some shit was said and done
Acknowledging that we had issues and fights which went out of hand
But it's such a different world now, I can't hate anyone
As time passed, I realized that there's no place for hate and bitterness; hence holding no grudge
Remember when we woke at dawn
More reminiscing about the times we shared fondly
Saw the silver sun in your old Citroen?
A specific memory of waking up early and seeing the sunrise together.
Stoners on the run, how the West was won
A reference to the adventures we had together in the past involving drugs and risk-taking
Acting my age, not my horoscope
Trying to be more mature and responsible with a realistic view of life
Guess that's growing up
Acknowledging that growing up can be painful but also beneficial
Now I'm sending you love
Trying to show love and affection for you
And wishing you well
Wishing only the best for your future, even if that future is without me
Wherever you are
Hoping that you are happy and content wherever you are
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ella Marija Lani Yelich O'Connor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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- Hold No Grudge (Lyrics) -
Remember when we used to sing, baby, up in your room, before your mother got home?
There was a sound to our innocence
Our voices were lovers in the same bed
Now I’m not sure how they would sound, isn’t that sad?
Now that the ocean’s all waves, and the diamonds are blood, there’s a new girl on your song
I didn’t know that I could be replaced
Years ago I tried to get a message to you but I never heard back
I never heard back
Where did we go wrong?
Our haven was always in the song
But just when I go to close the gates permanently
I realise that isn’t me
No, I don’t keep a list, can’t hold a grudge
Don’t you think that we both might’ve done some growing up?
Well, I know that some shit was said and done
But it’s such a different world now, I can’t hate anyone
Remember when we woke at dawn
Saw the silver sun
In your old Citroen
And remember when we took them on?
Stoners on the run
How the west was won
Remember when we used to swim, baby, no one around, take off all our clothes?
And in the clear cold we were born again
I used to count down to your birthday
Now I’m not sure if it’s June or July, isn’t that sad?
Acting my age, not my horoscope - guess that’s growing up
Now I’m sending you love, and wishing you well
Wherever you are
@Nicholas-kt4ul
"Hold No Grudge"
Lorde (From 'Solar Power (Deluxe Edition)')
[Verse 1]
Remember when we used to sing, baby
Up in your room, before your mother got home?
There was a sound to our innocence
Our voices were lovers in the same bed
Now I'm not sure how they would sound, isn't it sad?
Now that the ocean's all waves and the diamonds are blood
There's a new girl on your song
I didn't know that I could be replaced
Years ago, I tried to get a message to you
But I never heard back, I never heard back
[Pre-Chorus]
Where did we go wrong?
Our haven was always in a song
But just when I go to close the gates
Permanently, I realise that it isn't me
[Chorus]
No, I don't keep a list, can't hold a grudge
Don't you think that we both might've done some growing up?
Well, I know that some shit was said and done
But it's such a different world now, I can't hate anyone
Remember when we woke at dawn
Saw the silver sun in your old Citroën?
And remember when we took them on?
Stoners on the run, how the West was won
[Verse 2]
Remember when we used to swim, baby
No one around, take off all our clothes?
And in a clear cold, we were born again
I used to count down to your birthday
Now I'm not sure if it's June or July, isn't that sad?
[Pre-Chorus]
Where did we go wrong?
Our haven was always in a song
But just when I go to close the gates
Permanently, I realise that it isn't me
[Chorus]
No, I don't keep a list, can't hold a grudge (Hold no grudge)
Don't you think that we both might've done some growing up?
Yeah, I know that some shit was said and done (Said and done)
But it's such a different world now, I can't hate anyone
Remember when we woke at dawn
Saw the silver sun in your old Citroën?
And remember when we took them on?
Stoners on the run, how the West was won
[Outro]
Acting my age, not my horoscope
Guess that's growing up
Now I'm sending you love
And wishing you well
Wherever you are
@nyanekoboypurinsu
Definitely the most "OG" lorde sounding track. Perfect blend of Pure Heroine, Melodrama, and solar power, even a bit of bravado EP vibes in the punchy instrumental loop and pitch changes. Cannot wait for more music 🎶
@nthechocolatefactory372
Lana del rey makes better music
@justincera1770
@NTheChocolateFactory hold no grudge.
@johnmichaeljuanich1701
@Justin Cera this has no right to be this funny lmaooo i'm wheezing
@jakehowery5191
@NTheChocolateFactory literally who asked. no one.
@pgnpoetry
@NTheChocolateFactory than anyone but lorde wbk
@RizzihVlog
This is probably one of the best songs of, not only solar power, but off the whole discography. Wish it was a single ♥
@maxschwarz746
@Soundw Omg 4 Videos????
@larissarodrigues1234
mds rizzihhhh A você aqui.
I agree HNG is my favorite song of hers period
@kimikosiwa
Vamo voltar a fazer vídeo bonita?