Royals
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've never seen a diamond in the flesh
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
Trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, ball gowns
Trashin' the hotel room
We don't care
We're driving cadillacs in our dreams

But everybody's like cristal, 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
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your 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
Trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, ball gowns
Trashin' the hotel room
We don't care
We're driving cadillacs in our dreams

But everybody's like cristal, 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
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your 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 ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
We're bigger than we ever dreamed
And I'm in love with being queen

Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh oh
Life is game without a care
We aren't caught up in your love affair

And we'll never be royals
It doesn't run in our blood
That kind of love just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz

Let me be your 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Royals" by Neozelandic singer Lorde became a hit in 2013 due to its catchy melody and lyrics that criticize the opulent lifestyle of the rich and famous. The song starts by emphasizing the singer's humble beginnings, as she's never seen a diamond in the flesh and didn't grow up with money. She contrasts this with the glamorous images of excess that we often see in movies and music videos.


In the chorus, Lorde asserts that she and her peers will never be royals, as they didn't inherit a lavish lifestyle or social status. Instead, they "crave a different kind of buzz," one that's not dependent on material wealth or prestige. The song's bridge suggests that Lorde and her friends have found happiness and success on their terms and have no interest in conforming to the norms of the elite.


Overall, "Royals" is a critique of the culture of wealth and excess that's so prevalent in popular media, especially in the United States. Lorde challenges the idea that material goods and status symbols are the keys to happiness or success and suggests that there are other, more fulfilling ways to live.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I've never had the privilege of seeing a diamond in person


I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
My introduction to luxury was through movies that displayed ornate wedding rings and other opulence


And I'm not proud of my address, in the torn up town
I'm not happy to live in an area that has been neglected


No post code envy
I don't have a desire for a better zip code


But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose
The songs I hear are all about indulgence and luxury


Trippin' in the bathroom
Partying in the most unconventional of places


Blood stains, ball gowns
Ruining glamorous clothing during wild parties


Trashin' the hotel room
Destroying hotel rooms while partying


We don't care
We are not consumed by these outward displays of luxury


We're driving cadillacs in our dreams
Our luxury is limited to our imagination


But everybody's like cristal, maybach
Everyone else is obsessed with the finest and expensive items


Diamonds on your timepiece
Even the watch can't be ordinary, it must be adorned with diamonds


Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash
The ultimate display of wealth - owning private jets, islands, and exotic pets


We aren't caught up in your love affair
We are not interested in being entrenched in the obsession with the luxurious lifestyle


And we'll never be royals
We have no chance of being born into royalty


It don't run in our blood
Being a part of a royal family is not something that is inherent to us


That kind of luxe just ain't for us
The type of luxury that is required to be part of royalty is not something we are interested in


We crave a different kind of buzz
We desire a different kind of excitement in life


Let me be your ruler
Allow me to guide you


You can call me queen bee
You can refer to me as a leader


And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
I will maintain control and dominance


Let me live that fantasy
Allow me to revel in my imagination and dreams


My friends and I we've cracked the code
My friends and I have learned how to have a good time without relying on wealth


We count our dollars on the train to the party
We budget our money while traveling to parties


And everyone who knows us knows
Our acquaintances are aware


That we're fine with this
We are content with our way of life


We didn't come from money
We were not born into wealth


Ooh ooh oh
Sounds of excitement and happiness


We're bigger than we ever dreamed
We have surpassed our initial expectations


And I'm in love with being queen
I am obsessed with the feeling of power and control


Life is game without a care
Life is like a game without any worries or concerns


And we'll never be royals
We understand that being non-royalty is our destiny


It doesn't run in our blood
Our genes don't carry the royal lineage


That kind of love just ain't for us
We don't have the affinity or love for royal-related things


Let me be your ruler
Let me be your guide


And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
I will exert dominance and control


Let me live that fantasy
Allow me to indulge in my imagination and dreams




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Comments from YouTube:

Caio Garcia

Ficou ótimo, melhor q a versão original, mas no programa vocês deviam ter tocado o refrão mais umas duas vezes, só pra enrolar e ganhar mais votos, mas de qualquer jeito vocês são fodas, adoro vocês!!!

Laura Martini

Foda pra crl!

David Souza

adorei, melhor que lord

Caio Nunes

Melhor q a Lorde

Ana Luiza

Pin tira uma puta onda -

Um Cara Normal que Bate Cartão.

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