Lorde

Released: September 27, 2013

Songwriter: Joel Little Lorde

Producer: Joel Little

[Verse 1]
We wouldn't be seen dead here in the day
I guess you're lucky that it's dark now
And if I like it, then we'll stay
Impress the empress; take a shot now

[Chorus]
We got the glow in our mouths
White teeth teens are out
White teeth teens are up for it
I know you love it when the hairpins start to drop
I like your reckoning
But we got our methods and there's nothing here to stop
To stop this

[Verse 2]
If you want, we'll help tonight to split its seams
Give the bruises out like gifts
You'll get the picture of your dreams
I won't be smiling, but the notes from my admirers
Fill the dashboard just the same, ah, ah-ah

[Chorus]
We got the glow in our mouths
White teeth teens are out
White teeth teens are up for it
I know you love it when the hairpins start to drop
I like your reckoning
But we got our methods and there's nothing here to stop
To stop us when we're up for it
I know you love it when the hairpins start to drop
I like your reckoning
But we got our methods and there's nothing here to stop
To stop this

[Refrain]
And everything works out so good
I wear the robe like no-one could

[Bridge]
I'll let you in on something big
I am not a white teeth teen
I tried to join, but never did
The way they are, the way they seem
Is something else, it's in the blood
Their molars blinking like the lights
In the underpass where we all sit
And do nothing, and love it

[Refrain]
And everything works out so good
I wear the robe like no-one could
And everything works out so good
I wear the robe like no-one could

[Outro]
We got the glow in our mouths
(And everything works out so good)
(I wear the robe like no-one could)
White teeth teens are out
(And everything works out so good)
(I wear the robe like no-one could)
White teeth teens are out

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (b. November 7, 1996), better known by her stage name Lorde, is a pop star hailing from New Zealand. While her earlier music focused on criticizing fame and the “pop star” culture, she grew into it more with her second album while keeping the superb writing she’s known for.

She first became a figure on the international scene with her debut EP The Love Club but didn’t start to blow up until her song “Royals” reached #1 on charts worldwide, including the US. Her use of apt metaphors and allegories at just sixteen made her a revered and intriguing media figure.

Although she was initially written off as a one-hit-wonder, her top-ten second single “Team,” curation of The Hunger Mockingjay soundtrack, and her friendships with other A-listers like Taylor Swift have kept her in the spotlight, as well as general intrigue about new music.

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