Pop starLorde, bornElla Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, stepped onto the scene in 2013.
The hit single taunted the flashy material elements and items often highlighted in pop culture and music.
In an interview withVEVO LIFT, Lorde explained the intent behind the track.

The Grammy-winning artist is the fourth-youngest person to win a Grammy (perCheat Sheet).
Who inspired Lorde’s first Billboard hit Royals?
International pop superstar Lorde was only 16th when her hit “Royals” topped the Billboard 200 charts.

“I really enjoyed it,” Lorde toldThe Daily Beast.
This past summer Lorde released her third album, “Solar Power.
“Pitchforkdescribes the album as “self-aware” and “scaled-back.”