Royals
Macy Kate Lyrics
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I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address
In the torn up town, no post code envy
But every song's like:
Gold teeth
Grey Goose
Bloodstains
Ball gowns
Trashing the hotel room
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams
But everybody's like:
Crystal
Maybach
Diamonds on your timepiece
Jet planes
Islands
Tigers on a gold leash
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy
My friends and I we've cracked the code
We count our dollars on the train to the party
And everyone who knows us knows
That we're fine with this, we didn't come from money
But every song's like:
Gold teeth
Grey Goose
Tripping in the bathroom
Bloodstains
Ball gowns
Trashing the hotel room
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams
But everybody's like:
Crystal
Maybach
Diamonds on your timepiece
Jet planes
Islands
Tigers on a gold leash
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy
ooh ooh oh ooh
We're better than we've every dreamed
And I'm in love with being queen
ooh ooh oh ooh
Life is great without a care
We aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy
The lyrics of Macy Kate's song Royals talk about a group of people who live in simple and modest circumstances, but they are not envious of the luxurious lifestyle of the rich and famous. They talk about how they never had expensive jewelry or grew up in affluent neighborhoods, unlike what is portrayed in movies. The chorus of the song emphasizes that they do not aspire to be part of the elite class or get caught up in their love affairs, and the kind of luxury that comes with that lifestyle just isn't for them. Instead, they seek a different kind of buzz, which is to live life to its fullest and revel in their own fantasies. The song ends with the singer calling herself the queen bee and expressing her love for being the ruler of her life.
The lyrics of this song are quite relatable and refreshing in a world where people are obsessed with fame and fortune. It showcases the contentment that comes with leading a simple life and being true to oneself. It also highlights that people can be happy with what they have and do not have to aspire to live like the rich and famous.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have never seen an actual diamond, in person or worn by anyone close to me.
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
As someone who has never experienced true luxury, my idea of what is valuable and glamorous comes from what I've seen in movies.
And I'm not proud of my address
I don't like where I come from or where I currently live.
In the torn up town, no post code envy
I come from a poor area that has been neglected by those in power, and we have no reason to envy those from more affluent areas.
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams
We may not have the means to actually own a Cadillac, but we can imagine and dream about having one without caring what others think.
But every song's like: Gold teeth Grey Goose Tripping in the bathroom Bloodstains Ball gowns Trashing the hotel room
The popular music and culture celebrates excess, exhibiting signs of reckless behavior, violence and destruction with people flaunting ostentatious wealth.
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair
We don't care about the current fads or trends and don't want to be part of any superficial or insincere bandwagon.
And we'll never be royals (royals) It don't run in our blood That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
We are not born into luxury, and that lifestyle doesn't appeal to us because we have a different type of desire or craving, something that cannot be fulfilled by mere materialism.
Let me be your ruler (ruler) You can call me queen bee And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule Let me live that fantasy
Let me imagine myself as someone powerful, where I am in control, and I am the one others look to for guidance.
My friends and I, we've cracked the code We count our dollars on the train to the party And everyone who knows us knows That we're fine with this, we didn't come from money
My friends and I have learned how to make the most out of what we have, and we are content with it. We didn't grow up wealthy, and our friends are aware of this.
ooh ooh oh ooh We're better than we've every dreamed And I'm in love with being queen
We have managed to surpass our own expectations and are happy with our lives. I love feeling like I am in charge and in control.
ooh ooh oh ooh Life is great without a care We aren't caught up in your love affair
Life is fantastic when you don't worry about keeping up appearances and following trends. We don't get caught up in meaningless romances or drama.
Contributed by Audrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.