Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: Lorde
Track: Royal

Lyrics
I'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 a torn up town, no postcode envy

But every song's like
Gold teeth, Grey Goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Bloodstains, 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 (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 (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
Bloodstains, 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 (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 (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

Oh
Oh (oh, oh)
We're bigger than we ever dreamed
And I'm in love with being queen
Oh
Oh (oh, oh)
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 luxe 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
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
Lorde – Royals
Royals is the lead single off Lorde’s 2012 breakout EP The Love Club. It debuted at #1 in New Zealand, and eventually topped the Billboard Hot 100, outranking Katy Perry’s “Roar
Lorde – Royals (The Elite Remix)
[Verse 1] / I'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 a torn-up town, no postcode envy / [Pre-
Lorde (Ft. Rick Ross) – Royals (Rick Ross Remix)
[Verse 1: Lorde] / I've never seen a diamond in the flesh / I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies (Maybach Music) / And I'm not proud of my address / In a torn-up town, no
Lorde (Ft. The Weeknd) – Royals (The Weeknd Remix)
[Intro] / (Oh, oh-oh) / (Oh, oh-oh, oh) / We're bigger than we ever dreamed (Oh, oh-oh) / And I'm in love with being queen / [Verse 1: Lorde] / I've never seen a diamond in the
Lorde – Royals (Live In Concert 2013)
[Audience Cheering] / [Verse 1] / I'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 a torn up town, no
Twisted Translations (Ft. MALINDA) – Google Translate Sings: "Royals" by Lorde
I of never seen a diamond in meat / I put my teeth in the movie, this marriage / And I am proud of my speech / To tear this city is not jealous zip / But like all the layers of the
Daem Write (Ft. Odissius) – Lorde Royals Response - Official Hip-Hop ReMiX
The official Daem Write hip-hop ReMiX of “Royals” by multi-platinum selling producer, Chris Cuben aka CC Tha Wizzard (Me Phi Me, SWV, etc) is done in part as a response to the blog
Lorde – Royals Samples
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Lorde – Royals (Mixed)
[Verse 1] / I'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 a torn-up town, no postcode envy / [Pre-
KIDZ BOP Kids – Royals
[Verse 1] / I'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 postcode envy / [Pre-
Lorde – Royals Interpolations
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s interpolations
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Ft. Puddles Pity Party) – Royals
I'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
Lorde – Royals Covers
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s covers
T-Pain (Ft. Young Cash) – Royals (Remix)
Tumblr user dion-thesocialist explains the importance of T-Pain version of Lorde’s original song: Reasons why T-Pain’s cover of Royals is infinitely cooler than Lorde’s boring ass
Lorde – Team
“Team” is the third single for Lorde’s debut LP. It’s a bittersweet, dreamy track with a beat that further criticizes the glamour depicted in “Royals” through a fantasy world.
The Royals – Royals - Tribute to Lorde
I'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
Lorde – Royals Remixes
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s remixes
Lorde – Royals Translations Versions
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s translations
Tim Chantarangsu – Royals (Remix)
[Intro: Traphik] / Yeah, uh, Lorde... / [Verse 1: Traphik] / Now I never been the type to believe in the hype / About all the shiny things that you need in your life / It seems I'
Bart Baker – Royals Parody
[Verse 1: Bart Baker as Lorde] / I look like I took way too much Xanax / I have pubic hair on my head / I’m so boring but I act like this on purpose so rebellious teens, can relate
Pomplamoose – Lorde 2Pac Beck Mashup
I'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'
Lorde – Royals Samples
See all of “Royals” by Lorde’s samples
Timeflies – Royals
[Verse 1: Timeflies] / I got the place / If you got the time / I got the girl / She hashtag mine / I got the world / So you know I’m trying / To show you this time / Well it flies
Pentatonix – Royals
[Verse 1] / I'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 a torn-up town, no postcode envy / [Pre-
Youth In Revolt – Royals
Youth In Revolt covered “Royals” originally by Lorde for the compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6. Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUWHZ6suaI&feature=youtu.be
Genius Brasil Traduções – Lorde - Royals (Tradução em Português)
[Estrofe 1] / Eu nunca vi um diamante de perto / E conheci anéis de casamento através dos filmes / E eu não me orgulho do lugar onde moro / No subúrbio destruído, não é um CEP que
Lorde – Tennis Court
“Tennis Court” is a solemn reflection on Lorde’s then-upcoming fame. It uses a darker backing than “Royals,” with even more electronic flairs embedded. The music video is a one-
The Key of Awesome – Spoiled
[Verse 1] / I always have a blank look on my face / Like those twins in that hallway in The Shining (come play with us) / I'm not allowed to move my lips / Cus my singing face is
Lorde – Ribs
“Ribs” is an ethereal lament about adolescence, and the bittersweet experience of growing up. Lorde has said she especially likes the song. Lorde sings in the same deep, smoky
There I Ruined It (Ft. Lorde) – Royals Condensed for time
[Verse] / And everybody's like / Fancy stuff and valuable things / And bla bla bla, excessive spending / We don't care / We're from a shitty town and we're poor
The Royals – Royals - Tribute to Lorde (Instrumental Version)
Instrumental
Jessica Manning – Royals
[Verse 1] / I'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 a torn up town, no postcode envy / [Pre-
View 29 More →
AZ Lyrics
Lorde - Royals Lyrics
Lorde "Royals": I've never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I'm not pro...
MusixMatch Lyrics
Lorde - Royals lyrics
Lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals lyrics translation in Hindi
Hindi translation of lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals lyrics translation in Russian
Russian translation of lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals lyrics translation in Lithuanian
Lithuanian translation of lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals lyrics translation in Farsi
Farsi translation of lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals lyrics translation in Slovak
Slovak translation of lyrics for Royals by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals (Epic Empire Remix) lyrics translation in Telugu
Telugu translation of lyrics for Royals (Epic Empire Remix) by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
Lorde - Royals (Epic Empire Remix) lyrics translation in Korean
Korean translation of lyrics for Royals (Epic Empire Remix) by Lorde. I′ve never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I...
View 5 More →
Genius Albums
The Love Club - EP by Lorde
The Love Club is Lorde’s debut EP, co-written with and produced by Joel Little. Despite the title, the EP explores a variety of subjects about love, from false bravery, to anti-
Pure Heroine by Lorde
Pure Heroine is Lorde’s debut studio album. Its themes cover adolescence, and the effects of fame. The album’s musical aspect is generally downbeat and somber, avoiding typical
Pure Heroine (Extended) by Lorde
Pure Heroine is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released on 27 September 2013 by Universal, Lava, and Republic Records.
Pure Heroine (Japanese Edition) by Lorde
Get all the lyrics to songs on Pure Heroine (Japanese Edition) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Live in Concert - EP by Lorde
“Live in Concert” is the third extended play by Lorde, released on November 3, 2013. This is the first and only live album by Lorde. Live in Concert was recorded live between
View 2 More →
Genius Artists
Lorde
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
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Royals” by Lorde?
“Royals” by Lorde was written by Lorde & Joel Little.
Q:When did Lorde release “Royals”?
Lorde released “Royals” on June 3, 2013.
Shazam Lyrics
Royals (The Elite Remix) [Mixed] - Lorde: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts
Listen to Royals (The Elite Remix) [Mixed] by Lorde. See lyrics and music videos, find Lorde tour dates, buy concert tickets, and more!