TheLoveClub
Lorde Lyrics


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I'm in a clique but I want out
It's not the same as when I was punched
In the old days there was enough
The card games and ease with the bitter salt of blood
I was in but I want out
My mother's love is choking me
I'm sick of words that hang above my head
What about the kid? It's time the kid got free

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you
You'll get punched for the love club
For the love club

I joined the club and it's all on
There are fights for being my best friend
And the girls get their claws out
There's something about hanging out with the wicked kids
Take the pill make it too ill
The other day I forgot my old address
I'm sitting pretty on the throne
There's nothing more I want
Except to be alone

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you
You'll get punched for the love club
For the love club

Your clothes are soaked and you don't know where to go
So drop your chin and take yourself back home
And roll out your maps and papers
Find out your hiding places again
The only problem that I got with the club
Is how you're severed from the people who watched you grow up
When you're a member go on your great adventure again
They will be waiting at the end

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you




You'll get punched for the love club
For the love club

Overall Meaning

The Love Club is a song by New Zealand sensation Lorde that demonstrates her prowess in crafting meaningful lyrics. In the first verse, Lorde describes how she is uncomfortable with being part of a group or clique and seeks a way out. She compares her current situation to a time when she was physically punched, which somehow gave her a sense of belonging. In the following verse, Lorde expresses her dissatisfaction with the expectations of her mother, who seems to be suffocating her with her expectations. She talks about wanting to be free, and this may be interpreted as her need for independence, away from micromanagement.


The chorus "Be a part of the love club" suggests that while Lorde was part of a clique and disliked it, she still found some solace in belonging to a place that met certain expectations. In the second verse, Lorde's lyrics seem to describe the need for rebellion and the desire to explore something dark or dangerous. She uses metaphors like "Take the pill make it too ill" to suggest the idea of drugs and addiction. The final verse of the song has Lorde essentially contradicting herself by saying that the only problem she has with the Love Club is that it cuts people off from their roots. This may suggest that deep down, what she craves the most is a sense of belonging.


* The Love Club was Lorde's debut single
* It was released independently in March 2013 before being re-released in August 2013 under Universal Music
* Lorde wrote the song when she was just 13 years old
* The song was included in Lorde's debut album "Pure Heroine"
* It was a commercial success, especially in Australia and New Zealand where it ranked in the top 20 and top 10 respectively
* The song was used in an episode of the TV show "Girls"
* It was also featured in the 2013 film "The Spectacular Now"
* "The Love Club" drew inspiration from the summer holidays Lorde shared with her friends as a child
* The music video for the song was directed by Joel Kefali
* Lorde has described the song as a celebration of adolescent chaos and freedom


Chords:
C#m - B - A - G#m
C#m - B - A - G#m
A - B - C#m
A - B - E


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in a clique but I want out
I belong to a group of people, but I want to leave it because I don't feel happy or comfortable being a part of it anymore.


It's not the same as when I was punched
The group has changed, and it's not like it used to be when I was hurt or bullied physically.


In the old days there was enough
In the past, things were better, and there was sufficient peace and harmony among us.


The card games and ease with the bitter salt of blood
We used to play card games, and even if we argued or fought, it was never too serious or violent.


I was in but I want out
I used to enjoy being a part of the group, but now I want to leave it and do my own thing.


My mother's love is choking me
I feel suffocated or overwhelmed by my mother's love or expectations of me.


I'm sick of words that hang above my head
I'm tired of hearing things that are constantly on my mind, but I can't seem to get rid of them.


What about the kid? It's time the kid got free
What about me and my freedom? It's time for me to break free from whatever is holding me back.


Be a part of the love club
Join our group, where we share love and happiness with one another.


Everything will glow for you
You'll feel bright and radiant if you become a part of our group.


You'll get punched for the love club
You might face setbacks or challenges along the way, but we'll support you, and it'll be worth it.


I joined the club and it's all on
I became a part of the group, and it's been a wild ride since then.


There are fights for being my best friend
There are arguments or competition over who gets to be my closest friend or companion.


And the girls get their claws out
The girls in the group become aggressive or competitive to prove themselves to me or to each other.


There's something about hanging out with the wicked kids
There's something exciting or thrilling about spending time with the bad or rebellious members of the group.


Take the pill make it too ill
Take the pill, and you'll feel sick or unwell, but we'll be there to take care of you.


The other day I forgot my old address
I feel like I've changed a lot since I was last at my old address, and I'm not sure where I belong anymore.


I'm sitting pretty on the throne
I have a lot of power or influence within the group, and that makes me feel important and confident.


There's nothing more I want
I'm content with what I have, and there's nothing that I'm currently lacking or missing.


Except to be alone
The only thing I really desire is to be by myself and not have to deal with everyone else's problems or drama.


Your clothes are soaked and you don't know where to go
You're lost and confused, and you don't know what to do next.


So drop your chin and take yourself back home
Stop hanging your head and go back to where you came from or where you belong.


And roll out your maps and papers
Take out your maps and papers and figure out where you want to go or what you want to achieve.


Find out your hiding places again
Rediscover the things that make you feel safe or happy, and do them again like you used to.


The only problem that I got with the club
The only issue or complaint I have with the group is that we're becoming more distant from the people we grew up with or used to know.


Is how you're severed from the people who watched you grow up
I'm worried that we're becoming too separate or different from the people who knew us before we joined this group and who helped us become who we are.


When you're a member go on your great adventure again
When you're a part of our group, you'll experience exciting and thrilling things that you might not have otherwise.


They will be waiting at the end
The people who knew you before you joined this group will still be there to support you and help you when you're done with this adventure.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLA MARIJA LA YELICH O'CONNOR, JOEL LITTLE

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I'm in a clique but I want out
It's not the same as when I was punched
In the old days there was enough
The card games and ease with the bitter salt of blood
I was in but I want out
My mother's love is choking me
I'm sick of words that hang above my head
What about the kid? It's time the kid got free

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you
Go get punched for the love club
For the love club

I joined the club and it's all on
There are fights for being my best friend
And the girls get their claws out
There's something about hanging out with the wicked kids
Take the pill, make it too real
The other day I forgot my old address
I'm sitting pretty on the throne, there's nothing more I want
Except to be alone

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you
Go get punched for the love club
For the love club

Your clothes are soaked and you don't know where to go
So drop your chin and take yourself back home
And roll out your maps and papers
Find out your hiding places again
The only problem that I got with the club
Is how you're severed from the people who watched you grow up
When you're a member, go on your great adventure again
And we'll be waiting at the end

Be a part of the love club
Everything will glow for you
Go get punched for the love club
For the love club



All comments from YouTube:

@esterlaska7615

This album is everything

@brendanngin9939

Ester Laska seems like it came out yesterday 😪

@benjaminharris8407

Melodramatic is everything

@user-gu9zm1vy1k

@@benjaminharris8407 period.

@benjaminharris8407

And that’s on sober

@allhailnataliakills6858

@@benjaminharris8407 Nah i think Pure Heroine is better. altho melodrama is good too

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@cjthomp2005

2020... and this is the first time I've heard this song.

Wow my life is sad

@idk-uv7mt

Christian Thompson same the only song I knew from her I think it was called royals

@user-gu9zm1vy1k

@@idk-uv7mt Listen to Melodrama. You'll love it

@akusghost

Christian Thompson I’ve probably heard it like once before 2019 started
Didn’t hear it much though, love the song

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