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Artist
Lorde
Album
Pure Heroine
Year
2013
Genre
Pop
Languages
english

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"Royals" is a Pop song by Lorde released in 2013 from the album "Pure Heroine".

Pop
2013
Pure Heroine
English
Lorde

Royals Lyrics

Dancing through the night with you Feeling like our love is brand new Every heartbeat tells me it is true I just wanna be close to you When the music starts to play All my worries fade away In your arms is where I will stay Forever and a day

Song Story

Citation-Ready

Lorde's song "Royals", featured on the album "Pure Heroine", was released in

Songwriters

Certification

Platinum
Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Pop
2013

Royals

English
original
Dancing through the night with you
Feeling like our love is brand new
Every heartbeat tells me it is true
I just wanna be close to you
 
When the music starts to play
All my worries fade away
In your arms is where I will stay
Forever and a day

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
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original

Verified Artist

These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Royals by Lorde?

The songwriters of "Royals" by Lorde include Lorde.

What is the BPM of Royals?

"Royals" by Lorde has a BPM of 85.

What key is Royals in?

"Royals" by Lorde is in the key of D major.

What certifications has Royals received?

"Royals" by Lorde has received Platinum certification.

What genre is "Royals" by Lorde?

"Royals" by Lorde is classified as Pop.

When was "Royals" by Lorde released?

"Royals" was released in 2013 as part of the album "Pure Heroine".

What album is "Royals" from?

"Royals" is from the album "Pure Heroine" by Lorde, released in 2013.

People Also Ask

What song is "Royals" by Lorde?
"Royals" is a Pop song by Lorde released in 2013 from the album "Pure Heroine".
Who wrote "Royals"?
"Royals" was written by Lorde.

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