Deep Dive: Lorde’s Liability
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Deep Dive: LORDE’S LIABILITY
Today’s episode is a Deep Dive and will analyze the lyrics and instrumentation of Liability by Lorde.
Segment 1: History of Lorde
- First album released in 2013 (Pure Heroine)
- “Royals” became a smash hit and kick-started her career
- Songs focus on disillusionment and a jaded worldview
- Melodrama released in 2017
Segment 2: Instrumentation
- Continues mood of angst often seen in her music
- Key of D Flat Major creates a sombre mood
Segment 3: Lyrics and Singing Style
- Verses tell the story of heartbreak and depending on yourself
- Timbre of Lorde’s low voice gives the ballad depth and creates intimacy
- Low range song (C3 - Ab4)
- Song is so popular due to its emotionally vulnerable themes that audiences can relate to
Credits:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2dLLR6qlu5UJ5gk0dKz0h3?si=2a726e9285344b85 (royals by lorde)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6Kkt27YmFyIFrcX3QXFi2o?si=a261bff66350423b (liability by lorde)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_VDhIQYQyo (interview with Audacy News)
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