Lorde expressed interest in performing at local venues in her early teens. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and collaborated with producer Joel Little in 2011 to start recording music. Their first effort, an EP titled The Love Club, was self-released in 2012 for free download on SoundCloud before UMG's commercial release in 2013. The EP's international chart-topping single "Royals" helped raise Lorde to prominence. Her debut studio album Pure Heroine was released that same year to critical and commercial success. The following year, Lorde curated the soundtrack for the 2014 film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and recorded several tracks, including the single "Yellow Flicker Beat".
Lorde's second studio album Melodrama (2017) received widespread critical acclaim and debuted atop the US Billboard 200. For her third studio album, Solar Power (2021), she ventured into indie folk and psychedelic styles. The album reached number one in Australia and New Zealand and charted inside the top-10 in numerous countries, although it polarised music critics and fans alike.
Lorde's accolades include two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, and a Golden Globe nomination. She appeared in Time's list of the most influential teenagers in 2013 and 2014, and the 2014 edition of Forbes 30 Under 30. In addition to her solo work, she has co-written songs for other artists, including Broods and Bleachers. As of June 2017, Lorde has sold over five million albums worldwide.
Tennis Court EXCLUSIVE
Lorde Lyrics
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Making smart with their words again, well I'm bored
Because I'm doing this for the thrill of it, killin' it
Never not chasing a million things I want
And I am only as young as the minute is full of it
Getting pumped up from the little bright things I bought
But I know they'll never own me (Yeah)
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care (yeah)
We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
Pretty soon I'll be getting on my first plane
I'll see the veins of my city like they do in space
But my head's filling up with the wicked games, up in flames
How can I fuck with the fun again, when I'm known
And my boys trip me up with their heads again, loving them
Everything's cool when we're all in line, for the throne
But I know it's not forever (Yeah)
Baby be the class clown
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care (yeah)
We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
It looked alright in the pictures (yeah)
Getting caught soft with the triple is it
I fall apart, with all my heart
And you can watch from your window
And you can watch from your window
Baby be the class clown
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care (yeah)
We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
And talk it up like yeah (yeah)
And talk it up like yeah (yeah)
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
And talk it up like yeah (yeah)
And talk it up like yeah (yeah)
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (Yeah)
The lyrics of “Tennis Court” by Lorde (Flume Remix) convey a sense of boredom with conventional ways of communication and a desire for excitement and thrill. The singer expresses her dissatisfaction with people's uninspired use of language and communication. She is looking for something that will give her the thrill and excitement that she craves. The idea of chasing a million things, owning little bright things, and being as young as the minute is full of it, suggests a restlessness that characterizes youth.
The singer also talks about the new art form of not caring and not taking things seriously. She wants to show people that they do not take life seriously enough, and they are complacent with their lives. She chooses not to dwell on the negative aspects of life, despite facing challenges and fears. She prefers to go to the tennis court, where she can talk things up with people who understand her worldview.
Overall, the lyrics of “Tennis Court” are about living life on one's own terms and pursuing excitement and thrills. It promotes the idea of not conforming to societal norms and being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you think that it's boring how people talk
The singer finds other people's conversation dull.
Making smart with their words again, well I'm bored
The singer is uninterested with people showing off their intelligence through words.
Because I'm doing this for the thrill of it, killin' it
The singer is motivated by the excitement of their actions.
Never not chasing a million things I want
The artist always pursues many things they desire.
And I am only as young as the minute is full of it
The artist uses time wisely and values living in the moment.
Getting pumped up from the little bright things I bought
The singer finds excitement in small material purchases.
But I know they'll never own me (yeah)
The singer acknowledges that their material possessions do not define them.
Baby be the class clown
The artist addresses a companion and encourages them to be the funny one.
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
The artist positions themselves as the emotional one in the relationship.
It's a new art form showing people how little we care (yeah)
The artist is dismissive of the opinions of others.
We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
The singer finds joy in life, even in situations that may induce fear.
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
The artist suggests going to the tennis court to have an informal conversation.
Pretty soon I'll be getting on my first plane
The singer is excited about traveling on a plane for the first time.
I'll see the veins of my city like they do in space
The singer will gain a new perspective of their city when viewed from above.
But my head's filling fast with the wicked games, up in flames
The singer's mind is preoccupied with negative thoughts and concerns.
How can I fuck with the fun again, when I'm known
The artist feels that their established reputation hinders them from enjoying life.
And my boys trip me up with their heads again, loving them
The artist's friends confuse them and cause them to feel conflicted emotions.
Everything's cool when we're all in line, for the throne
The singer experiences no problems when they and their friends are unified in their pursuits.
But I know it's not forever (yeah)
The singer realizes that things will not always stay as they are and that change is inevitable.
It looked alright in the pictures (yeah)
The artist states that their impression of something looked fine merely based on images.
Getting caught soft with the triple is it
The artist is unsure of what the phrase means and may be getting caught off guard.
I fall apart, with all my heart
The artist feels broken and defeated with great emphasis.
And you can watch from your window
The singer speaks to an unseen observer watching from a distance.
And talk it up like yeah (yeah)
The artist repeats their invitation to engage in conversation with enthusiasm.
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)
The singer reiterates their suggestion to converse informally on the tennis court.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joel Little, Ella Marija Lani Yelich O'Connor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WhoIzJ3i
The reason why people say "Lorde has no talent" is because
1. She don't sing about getting Drunk
2. She don't sing about smoking weed
3. She don't sing about using other drugs
4. She don't make song about having sex
5. She don't make make up / break up songs especially Love songs
6. She don't sing about Body Weight
7. She don't sing about Partying allot
8. She don't act like she's a badass or a gangster
9. She is not parading herself like a whore
Edit: Sorry this is Old, and i was a bit pessimistic at the time. I have nothing against Artistes singing about the things above, it makes the Artist more interesting depending on who. Glad im able to see this again
@clearroyr
Hey Lorde you listening, i have an letter for you
Dear Lorde,
I want to thank you so much for this beautifully crafted piece
Be Happy always coz you make peoples day may Allah make your Days of life special too
You are a true Royal
Which doesnt need royal blood
The Music sets the soul to peace and harmony
Its really chilling and Happy vibing
I hope this message finds you well. It's difficult to put into words just how much your music means to me. "Tennis Court" and your entire discography have been my sanctuary, my refuge, and my closest confidant. Your lyrics, woven with raw emotion and profound insight, have often been the words I couldn't find to express my own feelings. Your melodies have carried me through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, a constant source of solace and inspiration.
Your artistry is a force of nature, a gift to the world that transcends mere entertainment. It's a mirror reflecting the complexities of life and the beauty found in its imperfections. Your music has been my companion in moments of celebration, my solace in times of despair, and a reminder that vulnerability is a strength. You've not only created songs but etched emotions into soundwaves that resonate with souls across the globe.
Thank You So Much I Wished i would have bornt earlier so that i would not have missed that golden time you were just getting started i am of 2k02 but i thank you Mam from deepest Heart
Hope it makes your Day
As you make ours
😊
@HarmonyLaskoCoolChicVids14
Director: ok lorde how much do you wanna say in this video?
Lorde: YEAH
@Beautifulday1284
😂😂😂😂 screaming
@hellfiregaming1904
Harmony Lasko the fact that she does that distorted male “YEAH” instead of singing the whole song
@placareal
Harmony Lasko ok noodle
@lairdsummers5315
I hear Ariana Grande in my head
@MrPatrick0509
Wth?!!!!!! HAHAHAHA
@TheoTarver
First time I was able to buy pure heroine without going to jail.
@Ascalis1
Theo Tarver LMAO! This ^ guy...
@TheoTarver
Ascalis1 I've never done a drug a day in my life. Hahaha.
@1998Anderson
Theo Tarver lol