What is the meaning behind the song Royals?

What is the meaning behind the song Royals?

Well, she opened up a little — in a recent interview with VH1, Lorde explained the spark behind her chart-dominating single, “Royals.” The song in question, an ode to the Millennial fetishization of the “good life,” was reportedly inspired by a National Geographic picture of the Kansas City Royals baseball team.

Was Royals written about George Brett?

Muse, Lorde. Finally, the musician met the guy who inspired her song, “Royals.” That would be the Kansas City Royals’ Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett, whose photo in National Geographic gave her the idea for her song.

Who wrote Royals the song?

Lorde
Joel Little
Royals/Composers

Who produced Lorde pure heroine?

Joel Little
Pure Heroine is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer Lorde. It was released through Universal Music Group, Lava, and Republic on September 27, 2013. The album is the product of a collaboration between Lorde and producer Joel Little.

How old is Royals by Lorde?

16 years and 11 months old
Since its release in the US, “Royals” has broken multiple records, many of them a result of Lorde’s young age. At 16 years and 11 months old, Lorde became the youngest female artist in 26 years to top the Billboard Hot 100 since 16-year-old Tiffany topped the chart with “I Think We’re Alone Now” in 1987.

How old was Lorde when she started singing?

At age 12 she was signed to a development contract with the Universal Music Group after an agent received footage of her singing at a middle-school talent show.

Is Lorde her real name?

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’ConnorLorde / Full name
Lorde, byname of Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, (born November 7, 1996, Takapuna, New Zealand), New Zealand singer-songwriter who was known for lyrics that exhibited a mature, jaded worldview.

How old was Lorde when Melodrama came out?

Seven months before Melodrama was released, Lorde turned 20, and to celebrate the occasion she posted a letter to her Facebook page. She touched on the experiences that shaped the songs – the heartbreak, the solitude, the exhilaration – and promised her fans that they would be able to hear those songs soon.