Lorde Gives a Muggle-Friendly Explanation of Her Musical Synesthesia

[@SilverSurfer166]

She seems so nice.

[@shootemupshootemdown]

She's young she'll soon grow out of it..

[@DogeRider985]

But his song always dark...lol

[@Takethislonging]

Norrin Radd shes an angel

[@santoshnegi5533]

Newzealander are nicest persons

[@mustfaabdalmer7931]

Ikr ?

[@jmeee]

Ella is positively enchanting

[@lemonadepie9631]

jamie leelu ella enchanted

[@jmeee]

LemonadePie yes!! why didn't I think of that haha

[@lutherfloyd597]

@@jmeee Her name is LORDE

[@lutherfloyd597]

@Preminger Is Our Lord and Saviour uh huh

[@abbyolivia]

I'm blown away watching these interviews of Lorde. Her social media portrays her as just another fluffy hipster. I'm super pleased to see that she's an incredibly genuine, down to earth, and intelligent person who's articulate in interviews and doesn't seem to evade questions. I'm seriously impressed and as I did like her before, I feel like I love her infinitely more.

[@abbyolivia]

And she reminds me of a slightly less oddball Bjork:)

[@wrightsalternateuniverses9704]

Synesthesia muggles is the perfect word to describe them😂

[@gmun2248]

Original7thGrader I am absolutely adopting that term! I love it. It *is* perfect.

[@enderblur]

Wright True XD

[@katiehowe3764]

Oh my gosh YES

[@maximilianasmr7202]

I need a friend like Lorde, where are those people???

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

41.2865° S, 174.7762° E

[@billybobjoeanimations118]

New Zealand

[@mackpadoza3330]

check out Gledens olje. There tou will find them

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Maximilian Jens Norway, Sweden, new Zealand etc.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

BILLY BOB JOE ANIMATIONS New Zealand has a lot of shitheads too lol.

[@genuinelyparis7831]

I saw Lorde at an airport a few years ago. She was just sitting in a chair knitting. Seemed so down to earth. I went to go say hi and whilst her security guard stopped me from coming over (fair enough) she gave me a little smile. Love her so much.

[@Randomynous01]

its ironic because "royals" have security guards..

[@zadeh79]

Synesthesia helps build stronger auditory/visual memories. Better long-term memory allows for enhanced intuition and creativity. It makes sense why a lot of gifted artists and musicians have synesthesia.

[@BrunetteGiant]

Well isn't she just damn lovely. God I love her

[@29jgirl92]

Aw she seems really sweet!!

[@vaalleentina261]

Ella is such a cute and down-to-earth girl/woman! I can't imagine a musicindustry withouth her

[@lancefairbank3311]

It's interesting Lorde liked being out interacting with people and making a great record cos Grimes locked herself in for Visions and also put out a great album. It's fun knowing the various ways talented musicians go about creating songs

[@thubelihlezondi5822]

The years best album, easily.

[@philadelphiacollins4915]

She seems super genuine, and just down to earth .... this being the first time I've actually heard her speak for an extended period of time I can honestly admit that I definitely had her pegged all wrong, shame on me

[@alienolvera]

She has more values, manners and culture than my whole country.

[@rushray8]

Black Psychedelic Propaganda do you live in Russia?

[@shreyasingh2669]

No offence, but are you American?

[@Bienkie]

@@shreyasingh2669 was gonna ask the same thing

[@smadarfrisch]

Where do you live?

[@user-pj5bn4rr4i]

@@smadarfrisch i guess he is Spanish speaker. If it's true, i think he's the kind who don't respect or dont know his own culture and identity. All the countries are full of culture, u just need know how to notice this.

[@jasonsmith3573]

what an absolute breath of fresh air this amazing person is.

[@nastyak8940]

She touched my hand!!!!! It was AMAZING!!

[@shihtzupuppy823]

Nastya K OMG IF ELLA TOUCHED MY HAND I WOULD NEVER EVER WASH MY HANDS EVER AGAIN!!!! (LITERALLY) 😂🤣😱🤩

[@misharyoh]

So Lorde is a Harry Potter head. Let me add this to the million reasons why I absolutely adore her.

[@nataliespitz4877]

It makes sense that she’s so creative! Many people with synesthesia are very creatively talented! How cool would it be to be able to see notes! Maybe Mozart had it and that’s why he was a musics protégé!

[@handoftheking1219]

I want to get stuck in the subway with Lorde!

[@StarMintaka]

She is so lovely! Love her

[@doubleyouexwhyamzed]

Wow, I am so proud of her. I remember watching her interviews when she first came out and she has really grown as a person, gained tons of confidence and is totally comfortable being herself and being more open. I think when she was going through her teenage phase she kind of lacked confidence with interviews and seemed a little depressed at times.

[@bestviralvideos3696]

She is so unique, different and her music is awesome. I love her👍

[@mychannel-lp9iq]

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL

[@SlyRy]

Good to see she's still upbeat after the above average Sonic Original Pretzel Dog she reviewed yesterday.

[@SummersFrost]

She’s literally walking art

[@rachelauguste]

Oh wow I remember reading a fictional book about a character with synesthesia!!! I always found synesthesia to be quite fascinating

[@NobeGamingOfficial]

Rachel Auguste z lol I have synesthesia.... I can't fly or shoot webs from my wrists tho

[@rachelauguste]

NobeGaming I don't see it as like a super power or anything of sorts 😅; the book was my introduction to synesthesia. I enjoy art and music, and I find it interesting how the overlapping of the senses can make someone perceive them differently.

[@NobeGamingOfficial]

Rachel Auguste I couldn't agree more

[@alexandragrace8164]

It's fascinating, but it can be quite debilitating. I have so many overlapping senses due to synesthesia, that it's like a sensory processing disorder. I've had to spend years in Occupational Therapy doing remediation to be able to read properly, and sometimes synesthesia is almost painful because you get sensory overload.

[@NobeGamingOfficial]

Scarlett Franks true. mine gets quite overwheing at times to point of disorientation

[@hanarose9338]

with my synesthesia when i hear buzzcut season it has a dark blue background and lighter blue 3d pillars and weird swirly things of purpleish pink

[@twnklestar]

love that

[@anjali1667]

buzzcut season gives me more of a gray sparkly/silver serene vibe and I love it

[@twnklestar]

@@anjali1667 oo like kinda ethereal and feathery? thats how I picture it- wispy light blue & grey hues blending together in an ombre with flecks of silver light piercing through the fog

[@irynastepien8078]

That dress though! Color me a blanket!

[@skaterdude14b]

she’s so pretty & adorable & i like how she dresses

[@mishl7]

This is how us New Zealanders are. Come visit!

[@shreyapandey3989]

i miss u, pls come back

[@ilhamilham1167]

i love the way she talk

[@addisonratcatcher3287]

"What a pleasure for me!" Omg i adore her

[@jennymerlus5154]

Hey her new song solar power out now!! 😁😁

[@addisonratcatcher3287]

@@jennymerlus5154 oh trust me i know! 😍

[@cwjack114]

Lorde is so pure

[@DRH7863]

I adore her!!

[@storyofwill]

She is just lovely

[@angelinaarmstrong4545]

A legend.

[@hiro_6426]

Lorde please if you read this please come back we need you :(

[@Rowm222]

She came back like a prettier Jesus. ✨

[@l.b.l.1569]

As a follow synesthesian i can totally relate to the colors she describes the album with. I really feel it in the songs and see their colors as well. Well, I do in my way, as this is different for everybody

[@rudylopez7945]

She's fucking adorable!!

[@kittyb8242]

she describes it so well

[@SybyllKateBernardoofficial]

I’ve been so stressed with work and life lately and I badly need a new Lorde album 😔

[@kittimcconnell2633]

My father had synesthesia too, he saw music notes as streams of color.

[@r.e.m.beauty488]

I do too

[@Vmaggotbone]

she's so sweet

[@laurencedubois1792]

Her dress!

[@JH-pf5in]

lovely

[@timothybrown8424]

No wonder she vibes out in her performances.

[@esmewayne318]

For more about synesthesia, look at the The Name Of This Book Is Secret series. It's by Pseudonymous Bosh.

[@asterixe1]

Love her dress. I wonder what designer or brand it is. She has a fabulous, unique sense of style.

[@fatimahh.923]

That outfit... bravo 👏👏👏

[@peeweebaby0810]

Doesn't marina diamandis also have synesthesia?

[@unicornforever606]

Extra Terrestrial yes!

[@sammr8124]

And Charlie xcx

[@Nickypink09]

and don’t forget Billie Eilish!

[@sciencegirl2012]

And Alessia Cara and Kanye West!

[@senbeatz272]

And Pharrell Williams!

[@ximenarivas3554]

Interviewer: In the notes you thanked the new york city subway Ella: *_peace sign_*

[@antoinzaurralde4990]

She looks like Miss Wardwel from Sabrina. So beautiful

[@pam7705]

SHES SO NICE

[@annnavlogs]

But does "Green Light" look green? That's the question. I'm a Synesthesia Muggle, so I'll never know... This is cool.

[@ayshanoushad3814]

Yes, so do The Louvre.

[@PaolaTheTimeLord]

can you believe two legends: lorde and marina diamandis experience synesthesia! it makes sense now though like i can see the similarities they have with album visuals which i love

[@kikruneinosachu9370]

She is so sweet :)

[@shihtzupuppy823]

LORDE IS QUEEN 👸🏻💫✨🌟🕯👑🎀

[@fernandohernandezhernandez1746]

Goddess

[@elyse5642]

Synesthesia really is such an extra special and unique talent which is so badly ignored in quite a few more starlings. Correct me if I am wrong but usually the opposite side of the brain dominates our hands. I am a 1 in 10 lefty which is creative but apart from art and writing in sports I am right orientated in strength but can also use my left but not as well. Is Lorde left or right handed? I think she is right but brain functionality wise is completely dominated by her "Creative Talents"? Perhaps? I am no expert but fully appreciative of all her beauty. Truly wonderful woman. Thank you for bringing so much light musically and visually. Guy xx

[@jshxb14]

The buildings in the background have the same color palette of Lorde's new album cover. I know it's not on purpose, it's just funny to me 😅

[@aidanyelsma7762]

Cool! Seth met Randy Marsh! Yayaya. I am Lorde. Yayaya.

[@mrpoopybuthole6885]

Aidan Yelsma 😂

[@Sevan_Elevan]

who’s here after solar power✨✨✨

[@metime4209]

Frank Zappa saw music in color also! She may not know this, but his artwork depicts how he saw music.

[@cosmicgoddess5085]

Ok she referenced Lost. I knew I loved her.

[@limuelcruz6259]

Lorde is coolest person I know peiodt

[@gdrox07]

La amoooo

[@Eronpas]

yayaya I'm Lorde

[@jtswhitewater4940]

Eronpas We love you Randy!

[@tinyhotopicbitch]

go back to 2014 pls

[@wayneong1358]

lol. got me laughing

[@jontraz5993]

Brett Werner South Park is timeless pls

[@ernstjohannes37]

Eronpas stawp it

[@lake-om5ss]

Synesthesia muggels 😂😂

[@willlexie]

Lorde = LUNA LOVEGOOD

[@helloworld-sl2lw]

So nice

[@ericmatthews3913]

I think I"m turning into a Lorde stan... should I stop this??

[@greensandgolds]

Seth, that's not bartering. That's profiteering.

[@islaelin3130]

Her voice is so pink omg

[@abigailpappas4528]

Lovin' her dress

[@seahippies]

This garden universe vibrates complete Some, we get a sound so sweet Vibrations reach on up to become light And then through gamma, out of sight Between the eyes and ears there lie The sounds of color and the light of a sigh And to hear the sun, what a thing to believe But it's all around if we could but perceive To know ultra-violet, infra-red, and x-rays Beauty to find in so many ways Two notes of the chord, that's our full scope But to reach the chord is our life's hope And to name the chord is important to some So they give it a word, and the word is

[@joshpierce6782]

Team has a blue kinda vibe 💙

[@alexandragrace8164]

This is so cool! I have synesthesia, I had no idea Lorde had it! It's common, but commonly misunderstood.

[@sassy_sasarai4090]

I like her weird dress.

[@LeaMarijaEdits]

0:11 PTDRW SON "well" (enfin je suppose qu'elle a dit "well")

[@skinkscat]

I've never seen an interview of her before but she seems nice! Ella, I didn't know that was her name

[@user-qc7ed4fx9l]

She is kind of unusual looking but it makes her so so gorgeous

[@astafzciba]

new york sabway respect wamen

[@slaccerone]

Randy marsh is looking good 👍🏾

[@monethismoemoo]

Talking about Synesthesia: imagine a song/music/ created/ produced and sung by Lorde, Billie and Finneas. I bet it would be MIND BLOWING and I'm still positive that one day it will happen! Who's gonna believe with me?

[@orpheus..]

WTF!??? "Lorde" is an actual REAL person??? I'm speechless! o.O' I always thought it was just a fictional thing "Randy" (AKA Trey & Matt =P) invented! LOL (yeah, I live under a rock, shut up xD) Well, I'm a little bit less ignorant now. Thank you, Late Night team!

[@sassy_sasarai4090]

lol

[@lau_dhondt]

Haha, she even makes some decent tunes. Check out 'green light', 'liability', 'royals'

[@DatingForRealYoutubeChannel]

Mr. Orpheus - LOL. 😂

[@Randomynous01]

THIS IS SOOO IRONIC because Charlie XcX also said she has this same ability AND THEY BOTH GOT FAMOUS AT THE SAME TIME PERIOD (2014) I love both of their music and their music makes me reminisce these times..

[@zacharycarlhughes92]

DEEP

[@berzerk6950]

Wait so she basically started the "thank the bus driver" meme?

[@err0r0b0]

Randy Marsh is in classic for here

[@kindashin]

ive always amazed with people who have synesthesia

[@Clairew14]

is it just me or is like every big artist claiming to 'have synesthesia' now? lol

[@heaventje]

onefour14 Who else? Just wondering. If someone is artistic it could be a very helpfull creating tool.

[@selenapink98]

It could be that they're a big artist BECAUSE of the synthenesia lol

[@AliS-ml7nd]

Idk about that but Lorde almost definitely has it. Her mum has it aswell, so I'm guessing it's genetic???

[@emericcson123]

Elisa Castro my mom and I both see numbers as personality (a form of synesthesia) and can occasionally see colors with music. I thought I was special until I mentioned it my mom and she was like “yeah me too” haha so it being genetic just depends I guess

[@holliebrooke7327]

marina and the diamonds, alessia cara and now lorde too? i have synethsia too so it's cool to think we have something in common.

[@brentpartridge3627]

Charli XCX, Parrel

[@aperson22222]

What's her accent, a mix of Brooklyn and Australia?

[@evillibra2167]

Its a kiwi accent

[@selenapink98]

New Zealand

[@justicedinosaur7302]

Its a posh Auckland accent ok

[@hellovanite]

Devonport on the shore accent

[@sienaoliveri5170]

hell yeahhhhh i have synesthesia toooo

[@Neon-ws8er]

Wow! I had no idea that Randy had synesthesia!

[@heather6362]

💛💙💜💚❤😇😇

[@weronikalinda4917]

I thought everyone heard colours.

[@annamikakaquilala7583]

I thought this was harry potter related cause it had the word friendly

[@Prizzlesticks]

I've never heard her speak before. I had no fucking clue she was... Australian? Or New Zealander...? Well, I had no idea. Color me surprised.

[@brentpartridge3627]

NZ you can be blue