VEVO UK LIFT artist Lorde gives an exclusive stripped back performance of track "Royals" from her debut album 'Pure Heroine'. Watch more Lorde content here: www.vevo.com/lift
i don't think her hand movements are weird, because i can tell she is feeling the music, rhythm, song, and lyrics, coarsing through her body like a power performer, she's just letting it flow andnot giving a shit about how she looks, she's just basically getting really into it
It’s so funny to me that this “stripped” version is literally exactly the same as the original because the song is already as minimal as it can be. A queen
Can we all please just remember THIS GIRL IS 17???????????????????? Is she supposed to look perfect? No, she's supposed to be weird and awkward and thankfully, she still is! Just appreciate her voice and her talent. Jesus Christ, ya'll are vultures.
No kidding!!! Lorde, keep your phone by your bed for songs that come in dreams. Like when Paul Mcartney wrote Yesterday...And you are better.. Forget Yesterday..Be here NOW and keep going girl.. Never look back.. Just forward and up. Love you so much...
I think her arms movement is related to her muscle memory when she perfected her performance. I know because doing movements like that helps me to achieve and memorize certain high-note, certain vocal modulation, or certain kind of vibration. after all, we have witnessed many arms and hands movements from divas like patty labelle, whitney, mariah, and beyonce. for example, the pointing index finger or open-palm moving up and down illustrate how they sing a note to another note.
You have to remember this girl is SIXTEEN. She's a kid. Going into something like this, this quick is LIFE changing, she's adapting so quickly. give her time to adjust.
One, the girl is gorgeous. She does not "look old" because of her makeup; she just looks like she belongs in the sixties. At the age of eighteen, almost every girl wanted to look like Lorde does here near the mid-end of the Coco Chanel era. I almost didn't find the girl interesting when I had first seen the original Royals video, since she looked like she was fourteen. To look at her live was a much better impression, where she was also made up similar to this. Dark lipstick, a bit less eyeliner, doing an interview. I thought she was twenty, not fifty, and very pretty. Secondly, I see comments in which the hate will stem from the fact that, as a seventeen-year-old teenager who was just coming into music and fame, she had been very blunt with feelings about other celebrities. Are you stupid. EVERY celebrity that shares in their thoughts what Lorde said fearlessly out loud is going to agree with her, yet they must keep the "average, seemingly good and friendly and appreciative and complementing" celebrity facade. I've seen big-name videos where in the comments, if the famous person is asked about another celebrity and they give a short speech about admiration/compliments regarding the other celebrity. Over half of the comments from fans or other people were "Oh my god so-and-so, you sounded so fake." But a girl who wrote several killer singles yet doesn't even know how the industry works was probably nervous about going onto an interview and so it's very likely that she was told to act naturally. So she did. Immediate hate from the world population. What is logic . . .
I don't even think it's so much naivety as it is her natural persona... I think Lorde is passionate about what she does in the arts, and I think she has a good grasp for how her music and art will affect people consciously and subconsciously. A lot of her critiques of other artists is basically revolving around the messages they are sending her generation, our generation. And honestly, she is right. And although that is my opinion, she has every right to state her opinion, whether the rest of the world likes it or not. Thank God there are a select few artists such as herself who aren't afraid to point out the flaws in the world.
True, soooo true! I didn't mean to imply that she was completely naive, I had just been thinking about how the "average person" seems to have every right to express their apparently negative opinion -- observe any TH-cam video in the history of the world. But if you're a celebrity then you supposedly must express perfection, and nothing but a positive opinion. *The bullshit of it all.* Lorde has no qualms about acting like a natural, soon-to-be-18-year-old girl. All the haters need to observe this, and then see how she still has so many fans. *And then shut the fuck up.* I can't count how many of those same people have recently been saying "Oh my gosh, we just need a celebrity that's 'real'."
Yeah, it's very interesting how everyone seems to be caught up in this vicious cycle of maliciously hating on those who branch off the mainstream, and yet in the same breath complain about all that is WRONG with the mainstream. People don't actually think before they speak. Lorde is truly inspirational for a soon to be 18 teenager like me, and motivates and inspires me to continue with art :D
It does sound quite like the original but this song is hard to replicate overall. It's a low song and with herself getting into the music it causes her voice to bounce. So it might not sound exact but she does it better than anyone else. If you want someone who can't sing it check out Selena Gomez and you'll notice how hard it actually is.
She's beautiful, and her voice is so unique in different (in the most fantastic way). People see or hear something different, and suddenly they're scared. Embrace it, Lorde is awesome.
Ty someone that understands i think shes awesome and will be going places most of us dream about so make your comments there not hurting her or anyone else but it is stupid how people have to go out of there way to down someone if u don't like u don't like but why talk about her ?????? but awesome comment Christina Vernoia
Most of you people need to lay off with the rude comments. She's still young and she'll get better within years. For the love of god. She's not "ugly", she's gorgeous and talented.
EXACTLY RIGHT! I'm a old fart and this ain't my kind of music. But, there is something compelling about this artist and I am very curious about what she will accomplish next. In the meanwhile, those who can't seem more than willing to belittle those who can. But, we see them for what THEY ARE; don't we?
I really can't see why everyone is saying she's ugly, or weird. Personally I like that she performes different from others today. It's about time we see more artists like her. Rather than others who copy someone else, instead of being something else. And I think she's really pretty, tbh.
if you DONT like the way she moves or if you DONT like the way she looks DONT watch her perform. Its not about how she acts during the performance, its about the music.. leave the fucking girl alone, shes 17
I love Lorde's music, it resonates with me. I love how honest and expressive she is, and I hope she never loses that. When I first heard her music I loved it, when I saw videos of her performances I still loved it. As soon as I can I will get a copy of an album of her's.
As a Kiwi muso I'm pleased and proud to see this lass getting where she is. And really, there's a shitload of talented ones here. You'll all be seeing quite a few more Kiwi music gems soon people. I reckon its our time.
This sounds the same as the original version lol. But screw the haters I like her look. Though I think she looks better with a lighter lip color. I love that she's not the typical "pretty" that this world is use to. Not saying she's ugly I think she's beautiful and love that she's unique looking.
She is who she is, I like this song. Why does everyone have to judge? congrats Lorde on getting so many views! You are doing amazing! Forget the haters, keep being yourself. You are great!
I absolutely love her, her lyrics, her voice, her entire CD that still plays in my head even after it's turned off...just have a hard time believing she's only 17. But, she's good, damn good~Hell, she ROCKS!!!
I am so in tune with this song. I cant think of a better way of putting my life philosphy in words. And , it does not hurt that she has a beautiful voice!
Royals is my favourite song! Its not about what most celebrities do everyday. Its about reallity and what normal people do! Thats what makes me like this song and oh my your voice is so strong and powerful and the fact that your 16 wow!
i dunno why everyone hates on her looks. She is just more mature looking and thats her style. shes a real artist and her voice gives me chills and im not even a big fan honestly. Shes defiantly something special, everyone is so used to seeing sexy, good looking people in the media with no real talent. I think shes pretty
I love her music, I think she is fantastic. I also think that the way she moves in her performances and her look is what makes her so interesting. I don't always want to watch and listen to music that is the same, and she is far from that. I like that she is expressing herself in her own way. :)
The gesture that she made while she sing and the music just reminds me of Bjork. I love it. I love the music. She might be looked much older than her age and even looked older than Bjork, but she did a good job. Doesn't matter what she looks like, Royals is just sounds so good in my ear. Congrats for the Grammy.
Love the dress, very form fitting -- Her performance ---> Amazeballz. As I said in her 'Biting Down' strip. I'm afraid they'll change her way of performing. It'll take some time, but she's doing lovely for now. Give her a few months they'll change something about her to better her performance and skill.
Miley Cruz tiene talento y canta mejor q Lorde Royals Miley es quien quiere ser no tiene q estar fingiendo nada y Miley no insulta a nadie como lo ase Lorde a todo los cantantes que la superan :P
Vince Dae There's nothing wrong with being weird & There's nothing wrong With Amy Whinehouse !? Lorde is Perfect the way She Is ! If all you're going to do is talk shit about her why are you watching this video ??? O.o
One of the few singers nowadays that is actually paying attention to what they want to do rather than what people digest. Good goings to her. I really like this song in that it has meaning and a truth about it.
if you actually care and read all of this, thank you. Ive got nothing to lose…other than a few moments of your time. I put up mostly classic covers. I'm not all that into the mainstream music. I don’t know if my voice is any good, my genre is emotional, blues, soul i believe suffering makes a person more humane and there is no better outlet for pain other than music.
"I've got nothing to lose... other than a few moments of your time." is a really weird sentence, our time isn't yours to lose. I'd rephrase that one for your future ad posts.
I don't know why they are saying this is a "stripped down" version. All of her songs are really minimalist anyway so this just sounds like the regular track lol
She's not trying to act like an older person, but she's a very matured 17 year old who has a different perspective on how she wants to perform. A lot of the "criticism" she said about some artists she either apologized for or she didn't say at all. Maybe look past her "wierdness" and realize that her difference makes her independent and shows how she wants to tell her story.
i don't think her hand movements are weird, because i can tell she is feeling the music, rhythm, song, and lyrics, coarsing through her body like a power performer, she's just letting it flow andnot giving a shit about how she looks, she's just basically getting really into it
100% agree
It’s so funny to me that this “stripped” version is literally exactly the same as the original because the song is already as minimal as it can be. A queen
Can we all please just remember THIS GIRL IS 17???????????????????? Is she supposed to look perfect? No, she's supposed to be weird and awkward and thankfully, she still is! Just appreciate her voice and her talent. Jesus Christ, ya'll are vultures.
Katie Goetting of
Huh I don't get it, cause I mean... she does look perfect in that video??? Just like always
She's also from New Zealand
No kidding!!! Lorde, keep your phone by your bed for songs that come in dreams. Like when Paul Mcartney wrote Yesterday...And you are better.. Forget Yesterday..Be here NOW and keep going girl.. Never look back.. Just forward and up. Love you so much...
she is perfect. ^^
I think her arms movement is related to her muscle memory when she perfected her performance. I know because doing movements like that helps me to achieve and memorize certain high-note, certain vocal modulation, or certain kind of vibration.
after all, we have witnessed many arms and hands movements from divas like patty labelle, whitney, mariah, and beyonce. for example, the pointing index finger or open-palm moving up and down illustrate how they sing a note to another note.
preach it! xo
You have to remember this girl is SIXTEEN. She's a kid. Going into something like this, this quick is LIFE changing, she's adapting so quickly. give her time to adjust.
17
I like her hair.
+Larisa Ion Me too! :)
I have the Same hair its so beautyful
+Paula Sanabria i too
Zuzanna Fethke you're very lucky
Zuzanna Fethke how can u have “the same hair” as someone
One, the girl is gorgeous. She does not "look old" because of her makeup; she just looks like she belongs in the sixties. At the age of eighteen, almost every girl wanted to look like Lorde does here near the mid-end of the Coco Chanel era. I almost didn't find the girl interesting when I had first seen the original Royals video, since she looked like she was fourteen. To look at her live was a much better impression, where she was also made up similar to this. Dark lipstick, a bit less eyeliner, doing an interview. I thought she was twenty, not fifty, and very pretty.
Secondly, I see comments in which the hate will stem from the fact that, as a seventeen-year-old teenager who was just coming into music and fame, she had been very blunt with feelings about other celebrities.
Are you stupid.
EVERY celebrity that shares in their thoughts what Lorde said fearlessly out loud is going to agree with her, yet they must keep the "average, seemingly good and friendly and appreciative and complementing" celebrity facade. I've seen big-name videos where in the comments, if the famous person is asked about another celebrity and they give a short speech about admiration/compliments regarding the other celebrity. Over half of the comments from fans or other people were "Oh my god so-and-so, you sounded so fake."
But a girl who wrote several killer singles yet doesn't even know how the industry works was probably nervous about going onto an interview and so it's very likely that she was told to act naturally.
So she did.
Immediate hate from the world population.
What is logic . . .
I don't even think it's so much naivety as it is her natural persona... I think Lorde is passionate about what she does in the arts, and I think she has a good grasp for how her music and art will affect people consciously and subconsciously. A lot of her critiques of other artists is basically revolving around the messages they are sending her generation, our generation. And honestly, she is right. And although that is my opinion, she has every right to state her opinion, whether the rest of the world likes it or not. Thank God there are a select few artists such as herself who aren't afraid to point out the flaws in the world.
True, soooo true! I didn't mean to imply that she was completely naive, I had just been thinking about how the "average person" seems to have every right to express their apparently negative opinion -- observe any TH-cam video in the history of the world. But if you're a celebrity then you supposedly must express perfection, and nothing but a positive opinion.
*The bullshit of it all.*
Lorde has no qualms about acting like a natural, soon-to-be-18-year-old girl. All the haters need to observe this, and then see how she still has so many fans.
*And then shut the fuck up.* I can't count how many of those same people have recently been saying "Oh my gosh, we just need a celebrity that's 'real'."
Yeah, it's very interesting how everyone seems to be caught up in this vicious cycle of maliciously hating on those who branch off the mainstream, and yet in the same breath complain about all that is WRONG with the mainstream. People don't actually think before they speak. Lorde is truly inspirational for a soon to be 18 teenager like me, and motivates and inspires me to continue with art :D
you should meet the one idiot he called lorde British xD
can
not
explain
how much i love this omfg
I love her little dances
It does sound quite like the original but this song is hard to replicate overall. It's a low song and with herself getting into the music it causes her voice to bounce. So it might not sound exact but she does it better than anyone else. If you want someone who can't sing it check out Selena Gomez and you'll notice how hard it actually is.
yes
Woooo
👍🏼👍🏼
She's beautiful, and her voice is so unique in different (in the most fantastic way). People see or hear something different, and suddenly they're scared. Embrace it, Lorde is awesome.
Ty someone that understands i think shes awesome and will be going places most of us dream about so make your comments there not hurting her or anyone else but it is stupid how people have to go out of there way to down someone if u don't like u don't like but why talk about her ?????? but awesome comment Christina Vernoia
I like her because she is unique. So she moves funny, but her music is cool every singer has their little quirks.
she's not that unique, she tries to look like Lana Del Rey
cant stop playing this song!!!
Amazing cannot wait to see what she does next bring on Lorde 2014
Everyone is beautiful in their own unique way. To me she's really beautiful
Oh gosh I love watching her sing! Her movements are so fascinating, like she's feelings the music, all of it.
"We don't care, we're driving cadillacs in our dreams"
Lorde
She has a really good voice.
Why cant people help but judge her looks even though she looks more normal than 90% of popstars at the moment
i kinda think she is hot
I actually like her. She looks older than her age, maybe that's why I like her!
Josh C Me too...
NdeeAnna I wish more pop stars would look more mature like Lorde D:#PureHeroine
This woman has huge talent I love her music!!! 😍
shes so beautiful
I thought I was? :(
@@adamunitedkingdom3908 haha u are
This is so good! She's so beautiful and her vocals are amazing
She is unique, and awesome! Very cool song, by the way beauty comes within the kind of person you are inside, and how you treat others.
She feels the music, the beat, the feels. Shes expressing herself by her music. You may know her name, but not her story.
The feels!!! This truly changed my whole perception of music back in the day and I can't thank Lorde enough for her impact on me and that music ❤️
Most of you people need to lay off with the rude comments. She's still young and she'll get better within years. For the love of god. She's not "ugly", she's gorgeous and talented.
EXACTLY RIGHT! I'm a old fart and this ain't my kind of music. But, there is something compelling about this artist and I am very curious about what she will accomplish next.
In the meanwhile, those who can't seem more than willing to belittle those who can. But, we see them for what THEY ARE; don't we?
I really can't see why everyone is saying she's ugly, or weird. Personally I like that she performes different from others today. It's about time we see more artists like her. Rather than others who copy someone else, instead of being something else.
And I think she's really pretty, tbh.
if you DONT like the way she moves or if you DONT like the way she looks DONT watch her perform. Its not about how she acts during the performance, its about the music.. leave the fucking girl alone, shes 17
She's Amazing!
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She's very unique.
i just love the way she moves with the beat, seriously
She's a real artist. I love her :)
I love Lorde's music, it resonates with me. I love how honest and expressive she is, and I hope she never loses that. When I first heard her music I loved it, when I saw videos of her performances I still loved it. As soon as I can I will get a copy of an album of her's.
As a Kiwi muso I'm pleased and proud to see this lass getting where she is. And really, there's a shitload of talented ones here. You'll all be seeing quite a few more Kiwi music gems soon people. I reckon its our time.
4 Grammy nominations = SLAY
i'm a Lorde fan now.. i really love her voice, the way she does, her gestures etc. .. LSS.. I LOVE U LORDE
This sounds the same as the original version lol. But screw the haters I like her look. Though I think she looks better with a lighter lip color. I love that she's not the typical "pretty" that this world is use to. Not saying she's ugly I think she's beautiful and love that she's unique looking.
Same as original but way more bass
SHE'S AWESOME!!!
She is who she is, I like this song. Why does everyone have to judge? congrats Lorde on getting so many views! You are doing amazing! Forget the haters, keep being yourself. You are great!
This is the best i've heard since many time ago. All they are great, but that keyboard/computer musician, is a true genious!!!
I absolutely love her, her lyrics, her voice, her entire CD that still plays in my head even after it's turned off...just have a hard time believing she's only 17. But, she's good, damn good~Hell, she ROCKS!!!
Love this song!♥
The new Queen ♥
I am so in tune with this song. I cant think of a better way of putting my life philosphy in words. And , it does not hurt that she has a beautiful voice!
Love that tune"
Thank you for sharing"
Hugzzz
Love how she isn't doing pathetic dance moves... It's like she's just feeling the music
Royals is my favourite song! Its not about what most celebrities do everyday. Its about reallity and what normal people do! Thats what makes me like this song and oh my your voice is so strong and powerful and the fact that your 16 wow!
I’m 16 and I would be glad to have a fourth of the grace and maturity Ella had at my age
Also her dancing is lovely and I love her movements.
i really love her and her music c: she is amazingly talented and not typical at all
velvet voice ... very beautiful
Ugghhh why couldnt she have done an entire set like this?!?? Killin me. She seriously blows my mind. I cant even deal.
Love this song,she's irish-croatian,and i love her voice and stage presence..reminds me a bit of cocker.. awesome!
i dunno why everyone hates on her looks. She is just more mature looking and thats her style. shes a real artist and her voice gives me chills and im not even a big fan honestly. Shes defiantly something special, everyone is so used to seeing sexy, good looking people in the media with no real talent. I think shes pretty
I love her music, I think she is fantastic. I also think that the way she moves in her performances and her look is what makes her so interesting. I don't always want to watch and listen to music that is the same, and she is far from that. I like that she is expressing herself in her own way. :)
Love her performances
Watching her sing is memorizing.
Only lorde can sing this song PERFECT
well i hear some good covers but lorde is lorde
every artist has their own way of performing and understanding the music
In A&P in college there was this woman who looked and reminded me just of Lorde. Hope she's doing okay! She is a sweetheart.
I love this song so much!!
The dancing tho creeped the hell out of me
To the comment beneath me ..I watched her live and shes amazing. .she's so unique . .give her a chance she's only a kid too
Omg !! I could never get tired of listening to her
can't wait for her new album!!
Very nice!
She's not weird she's gorgeous.
This was totally cool. Thanks
Don't ever let anyone take away your shine!
lovely.
Me encanta me encanta me encantaaaaaaaaaaaas , esta cancion es muy buena !
Great song! Love the way it's done.
Looking at these curls makes me so nostalgic. ily lorde thank u for making my teenage years fantastic!
She is perfect.
Stunning❤️
The gesture that she made while she sing and the music just reminds me of Bjork. I love it. I love the music. She might be looked much older than her age and even looked older than Bjork, but she did a good job. Doesn't matter what she looks like, Royals is just sounds so good in my ear. Congrats for the Grammy.
Awesome!
If the whole world was blind who would you impress ?
tiene estilo de vampireza pero igual es grandiosa!! :D que rola!!
OMG... She sings so beautiful like I luv it!
love this song
Love the dress, very form fitting -- Her performance ---> Amazeballz. As I said in her 'Biting Down' strip. I'm afraid they'll change her way of performing. It'll take some time, but she's doing lovely for now. Give her a few months they'll change something about her to better her performance and skill.
I totally love it..you guys just don't get it. She's incredibly talented.
This sounds awesome!!!😀
lorde is life. so down to earth..
ella es muy linda y no tiene que salir en una bola de demolición desnuda para demostrar que tiene talento
estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tu comentarioo!!! =)
tienes toda la razon
JA Baque Jajajajaja, cuanta razón.
Miley Cruz tiene talento y canta mejor q Lorde Royals Miley es quien quiere ser no tiene q estar fingiendo nada y Miley no insulta a nadie como lo ase Lorde a todo los cantantes que la superan :P
erika mena toda la razon.... te amee!! jajajajaj
Vince Dae
There's nothing wrong with being weird & There's nothing wrong With Amy Whinehouse !? Lorde is Perfect the way She Is ! If all you're going to do is talk shit about her why are you watching this video ??? O.o
lana and lorde are Queens
she's absolutely beautiful!
One of the few singers nowadays that is actually paying attention to what they want to do rather than what people digest. Good goings to her. I really like this song in that it has meaning and a truth about it.
Shes so pretty!
if you actually care and read all of this, thank you.
Ive got nothing to lose…other than a few moments of your time.
I put up mostly classic covers. I'm not all that into the mainstream music.
I don’t know if my voice is any good,
my genre is emotional, blues, soul
i believe suffering makes a person more humane
and there is no better outlet for pain other than music.
fuck off
"I've got nothing to lose... other than a few moments of your time." is a really weird sentence, our time isn't yours to lose. I'd rephrase that one for your future ad posts.
bobajango55
fuck off you dont have to go listen to her or are the comments better than this wonderfull music
Justin Hatfield fuck off
I love how unique she is! Her music is amazing.
I love this song
I don't know why they are saying this is a "stripped down" version. All of her songs are really minimalist anyway so this just sounds like the regular track lol
Que hermosa es . Porque la belleza radica en su estilo e inteligencia.
Listen hard kiddies. The message is there. It's time to wake up.
Keep it down to earth Lorde :) loving your music.
i hate it when you do something different than everyone else and everyone automatically assumes you're on drugs.
She's not trying to act like an older person, but she's a very matured 17 year old who has a different perspective on how she wants to perform. A lot of the "criticism" she said about some artists she either apologized for or she didn't say at all. Maybe look past her "wierdness" and realize that her difference makes her independent and shows how she wants to tell her story.
Wow yeah you're a great singer Lorde ....
i loved your this live performance really ...
thought it said sinner lol
I LOVE IT