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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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