Royals

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Based on 543 ratings
2013 Rank: #141
June 3, 2013 / Release Date
Single / Format
Lava / Label
Joel LittleProducer
Lorde, Joel LittleWriter
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RakkSingles
80

"And we'll never be royals" Lorde sings, while the Channel 7 breakfast news plays the song in the background of a news report about the royal family as they thought that of all songs was the best song to choose

They also played Pumped Up Kicks when talking about how your child could improve in school, who's hiring these people?!

Tielur
96

Changed pop music drastically

SirRoddThe4th
100

easily the most influential pop song of the 2010s

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jhowwwjc
100

Hino.

100

David Bowie called her the future of music and guess what. He was right. Billie Eilish. Olivia Rodrigo. Chappelk Roan. Sabrina Carpenter. Gracie Abrams. Conan Gray and more. All have stated they influenced her. This song revolutionized music forever

Nxchoe
100

A generational debut single, it had a heavy impact on the alternative pop music scene with its witty lyrics and minimalistic production.

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