Lorde performing "Royals" Live on KCRW

[@dellalinds]

I think its a breath of fresh air to see an artist in her most natural form- no makeup, no flashy clothes.. Makes me focus more on her music than appearance. You go Lorde!

[@matthewpierce8250]

Sorry but she's not a breath of fresh air. Her voice is a breath of dog shit.

[@kathleenramos4152]

@Matthew Pierce So, what artist voice satisfies you?

[@mrmangatwins]

You want that??? You want this music? This is horrible, she should do everything she can to draw attention away from her music.

[@lil_smok3y752]

@@mrmangatwins You trippen

[@blackcobra7055]

@@mrmangatwins lol this type of hating is something different

[@muffnxman]

You can tell Lorde puts a lot of emotional and feelings when she sings.

[@k.w9645]

5+yrs later and still obsessed with this song! Beautiful 😍

[@paytonk01]

I was obsessed w this song in 6th grade lol

[@ragnarlothbrok938]

I think this song is shit but this is a great performance lol

[@Calypso_34]

I just discovered this song a month ago… but I’ve played it 10 years worth 😊

[@ingcamacho6752]

yessahh!

[@PookysPlace]

watching her is hypnotic. Her hands her mouth how she expresses herself. Amazing

[@eddieyyy3]

Her voice is so distinct. If you heard any of her songs anywhere you’d right away know it’s her. That’s what makes a singer stand out in the music industry.

[@anaclarabertholasce7777]

Her voice control is pretty amazing.

[@MotionInMotion1975]

Randy is awesome. Great live performance.

[@lennybeltran5434]

I love her voice omg. And the way she sings is so magical! 😍😍😍

[@frankystarrz]

No autotune. I'm surprised. Genuine originality shown. Her mother has ZERO INFLUENCE here..that's so fuckin cool. So cool.

[@CTCton]

She is a PHENOM ! Everyone once in awhile, a person emerges from the shadows of regular life and displays incredibly awesome talent. This is one of those times.

[@Frehleyfan100]

Damn she's got some nice pipes

[@mathilduh77]

Thank you Lorde for showing the world how original you are and how people can't recognize what originality is anymore these days... when they see one, they think you're on weed. you sound exactly like your album... and if you just listen to the audio of this, you might think this is studio produced as well. great job indeed!

[@codydiek7981]

This is the best kind of singing, pure. Anyone who thinks you need auto tune and such is missing the point.

[@sanna4963]

She is naturally talented, she has a raw voice. And as long as she feels it in her heart, she can add all the extra in her songs if she feels like it. She has that right for being amazing.

[@natalieelessar]

Her hair is amazing

[@thecreeper4619]

Natalie SM , amazingly disgusting...

[@gotketchup11]

Says The Creeper

[@biohead66]

Pubehead.

[@aliavenfel777]

Ikr

[@libramoon9968]

I wanna sniff it and fall asleep in it

[@Hogda]

Randy's the man! ya ya ya

[@jmallnhismonkeysidekick6347]

Hogda lmao

[@TaynahRodriguess]

The way she fellings the music.. ❤❤

[@jacqui5309]

i personally love her hair and think her voice is raw enough to be different in this particular time where most voices sound similar. keep doing what you're doing Lorde !

[@kat-xz9nf]

OK people calm down. Shes a talented singer, that's why shes famous, not because of looks. that's all that matters. Remember, we'd all be gorgeous if we could.

[@laurenwinter4631]

I really think her voice is very different in a good way. She does something new and unique with her music! Lorde is an extremely talented artist with lots of uniqueness!

[@laliskoo]

uniqueness? 2 words - Kate Bush

[@ireung]

I miss you so much

[@nerwin]

I've heard this song on the radio one time and really fell in love with it, its basically talking about consumerism. At least in my opinion. But I understand why she is a little creepy when singing, its because she is inside of her music, if you understand what I'm talking about. She's really into it and doing what she really loves and probably doesn't know that she is making weird zombie like movements, she's authentic.

[@dudum234]

Haha, funny way to describe what she's doing when she is singing, but you're totally right!! She really is so into her feelings which is awesome because not every singer does it nowadays. (sorry 4 my english)

[@NegativeProof]

Exactly. Watch some old Alanis Morissette, she used to make some pretty stange movements when she sang. Same thing, though, she was just totally lost in what she was doing. Personally, I can really appreciate that. She cares more about how she sounds than how she looks.

[@dudum234]

Yes, that's very important. Ok, I will watch Alanis Morissette. Thanks!

[@rosacosio4803]

si parece un zombie lo que es raro y si tiene muy buena música

[@wesp8991]

From what ive always understood playing in a band, is vocalists hands express and help deliver much like waving ur arms around while retelling a good story. It helps the singer time inhales during beats as well from what it looks like. Just my 10cents

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

I cannot get this song out of my mind! Its always there! Love it.

[@parisdoll52]

Wow, I think she is awesome. You go girl!! I just love this song. I am shocked how many didn't like it. Some people are just rude. She is 16 and sounds like this?? She will go far, best wishes to her. She ROCKS!! Hugs to her and her group.

[@parisdoll52]

HOT!!

[@PrateekJain-pi9jc]

The bass in this song is just outta this world.

[@cbb80]

What are you guys TALKING about??? Put headphones on and don't watch the video, just the audio and it's perfect.... You guys are crazy... It's the facial expressions throwing you off.

[@adior169]

i love their music! i love the voice of Lorde sooo deep and mystic and she is singing with her heart! no wonder she has the charm to conquer the world of music...

[@ally-xs2wl]

i didn't know Lorde's face until now, she's so pretty wow

[@gracekenney8671]

@shanegonz I was, I find that people with different/interesting faces tend to be more attractive because they different from what u see normally

[@ThirtyAught]

apparently she is like 16 in this video. She looks 30 here and more like 45 now ...very strange ...Hollywood trickery?

[@CulturedWhiteBoy]

This is one of those songs you won't hear for years and then you come across it on here, and it's got your head bumpin' all over again.

[@zoeeskitzopoulou1079]

you may say that she is weird , awkward or stoned, but the amazing thing about this singer is that she feels the music right in her heart. She doesn't want to do a choreography or follow someone's instructions.She is just here to sing good music and be weird as fuck which i bet she is in the real life. And please don't tell me that she is fake or that she is doing it to make everyone notice her... There is no manager or director or whatever that would recommend to a singer to do these weird faces while she is singing

[@catharticmemefairy2088]

frrr she’s just tryna be stoned at the nail salon let her beeee

[@notbydesign]

I only first heard Royals on the radio about 2 weeks ago because I don't ever listen to radio lol. But I heard it again the other day so I asked a friend what it was again. Came across this after listening to the original song once and I've watched this 5 times in a row now! I love watching this girl sing. When I'm really enjoying singing I can't do it with my eyes open either haha.

[@TonyBVideos]

definitely one of my favorite artists right now.

[@jocelinnegalindo1892]

really?! wow!,

[@jonathannugent5899]

Not sure how I only just found this. Absolutely stellar song and performance

[@magicobsession]

I like how she's not afraid to show emotion in her facial expression when she sings

[@richardclary6267]

But she should be she should be fucking terrified of showing it her face is a school bus fire 🔥

[@CryWolfFilms]

I'm not a fan of Lorde. But you people sound so bitter and jealous. She's more attractive than 90% of the idiots criticizing her appearance in this comment section. And 100% more talented.

[@gamerdareswins2825]

Jesse Compton Wait... how can you NOT be a fan of this girl???? at 16 she writes Pure heroine and then at 17 beats out pop posers like Beyonce who needs 72 producers and 16 writers for one song and takes a Grammy. you fuckin kidding me man????

[@chemicalcabbage]

Meh she is a bit odd looking but wouldn't say ugly.

[@espacoipiranga]

100% more talented you are being generous... its like 500% at least.

[@CanadianBakin42O]

She looks like the daughter of rubeus hagrid

[@jefferythornton9850]

true

[@TheHouseOffice]

Y'all chill she's just feeling the music, let her be a freakin artist. I love her voice

[@coramandapat4958]

im crying right now

[@jonahkingi98]

Shes absolutely amazing live. Don't see that everyday.

[@victoriailnytska7463]

I Love the way She acts so freely and beautifully. True energy of a true artist

[@gofiocanarion9387]

Yeah,she is my favourite singer. I love how she feels music

[@sandyr1752]

I'm so Blessed to be here 59 yrs, and hear all the Really Good Music.....

[@cac1987fcb]

She is so talented... And she has a good voice

[@brayanramirez2610]

DID ANYBODY NOTICE : There’s more people saying don’t judge her than people actually judging her. WTF

[@jacobcarlsen929]

Yeah, I noticed that too

[@CryWolfFilms]

That's because the comments defending her are being upvoted thus more visible. Don't be dumb.

[@ia7212]

Jesse Compton don’t be an asshole

[@Israelashala]

This song still gives me chills

[@ga9156]

She sing from her heart

[@microhack4444]

So many negative comments... Whatever she's doing is working amazingly, call it weird faces, been stoned, fake voices behind, etc... While you are complaining she being a ruler. xD

[@DafTaf1]

She is fantastic! Love her.

[@mikemarquard4188]

Surprised by the negativity, when I wanna hear this song this is the video I pull. An unconventional hit , I feel this authenticity

[@keltinquesnel1055]

Canada loves her !!!!

[@Cypeq]

yayyaya yyaya ... I'm feeling good on Wednesday.

[@fastcarfastbike]

TheKarub1 ya ya ya

[@bennyj4106]

Ya Ya Ya I’m Lorde

[@ClaySymphonyASMR]

Coincidentally Today's Wednesday and I do feel good.

[@johniaquinta7160]

same😆

[@theJackaldeal]

I like this version . Never seen her perform . She has some mojo

[@heavensalazar2541]

i love her voice

[@afrahrasheed2752]

She is one of the people who actually CAN sing and sound almost exactly like their recorded song. If you noticed most singers who sing live don't sound very much like how they did when they recorded it.

[@second6028]

Are you braindead

[@madmac3981]

I'm not a fan of her, by that I mean I know very little of her work, not that I dislike her, and this is the first thought that came to mind. She sounds exactly like the album.

[@StarFinderWebb]

Man stans dad did a really good job making this song. 🔥

[@idonemerovsky5649]

I'm just hypnotized

[@jenkinsnq2853]

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE LOOKS IT"S ABOUT HOW SHE PERFORMED PERFECTLY SHE HAS A NICE VOICE ! AND IT's UNIQUE!

[@tessenfan]

*sigh* The movements are not pointless. Every singer or general musician has a habit formed in order to keep in time/feel their music, even if only for specific songs. People tap their toes, nod their heads, snap their fingers, wheich the average person would probably consider "keeping it simple," but other musicians "go crazy"; some, like Gaga, have 'convulsions' during piano music, people ball their hands into fists, throw their heads back, etc.. Kelly Rowland used to do a lot with her hands especially back in Destiny's Child days, and I didn't see many people saying she was on crack for doing so. From what I've seen in many of her performances, Lorde just has a habit of clawing her hands and popping her arms to keep the beat and feel her own song. You should also remember that she isn't an American girl! What did you expect, for her to stand there, feet together, hands folded, staring straight ahead, making not one facial expression, just so she can look to us judgemental people that she's not "misusing drugs"? Someone could come from like, Botswana, and think that we're crazy witch doctors for tapping our toes. Her singing is perfectly fine; it wasn't meant to sound like the typical American pop song, which is why it's also on our Alternative charts, but that really doesn't mean you just have to throw out insults because of it.

[@myeyesfilledwithsky7098]

I agree with what you're saying but we don't really have different singing mannerisms in New Zealand. We're a first world English-speaking country. Lorde's music sounds like it does because she's Lorde, not because she's foreign.

[@justmauldie]

myeyesfilledwithsky being first-world or english-speaking has nothing to do with the artistic culture of a society's music (or film etc.). American and British pop songs have their own subtle differences and nuances too. It's not a dig at NZ, it's just a comment that things from different places can be different.

[@tessenfan]

myeyesfilledwithsky Oh, I'm sorry if I might have seemed rude or offensive in any way. I was only saying "...she isn't an American girl!" because it's easier for a lot of mainstream American music listeners to associate things with being foreign, instead of being natural. I'm very aware that Lorde is Lorde, and I love her for it.

[@BiliAlmeida]

I don't get why people keep criticizing her. Yes, she uses "studio work" but just like EVERY singer in the current market. However, she is still different than all the other. She has a different approach concerning music and style, that's all. In addition, she is not as concerned as the others about having to look gorgeous (makeup, etc.) and I think that's awesome.

[@davidmiller532]

She is amazing.

[@PaperStory]

i'll also say, she's being critiqued on looking much older then 16... Guys, nobody looks like how "16" is suppose to look with how it's represented in the media. She looks 16, because she is 16 and is clearly not dressed and adorned by a team of makeup/visual artists in this live performance. i fucking love it cus of the art, maaaannn

[@respeezy]

Wow is she only 16? very intriguing facial expression...

[@rihannareid1041]

People who are saying she's ugly actually she is not ugly she so pretty without makeup unlike the other celebs. She's real so get over it haters.

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

She has incredible discipline and control, especially for a teenager. Unusual for that age as most teenagers would turn even a Gershwin tune into a night at the Soul Train awards.

[@damaziojf]

perfect voice, perfect expression, perfect (Brazil)

[@alisawu264]

Okay, for the people saying she looks like she's on drugs or whatever.... SHE'S SINGING. Lets see you look attractive 24/7. People are so superficial.

[@richardadams7252]

+Alisa Wu "Tripping in the bathroom"? lol

[@alisawu264]

BroKitten bro just concentrate on the singing, that's what she's paid for, not to look perfect all the time

[@nintendomusic2199]

finessedt she cant smile the whole time

[@James-eq4bk]

Your right, we dont look attractive 24/7 but when we aren't attractive, we dont look like someone who's high.

[@motokrack]

shut up , i know its two years but ive been cheesing on cat piss , dont judge me ,,,, wouldn't change a thing , ive seen some things man ......

[@WildanSystem]

what a voice

[@abbygail4621]

thats one way of putting it. man they had to do some major work to make it sound like it did in the album version. This girl is weird. I really like the album version but Im seriously doubting her talent the more live shows I watch

[@Emilyffion1]

***** ?

[@abbygail4621]

Lol Oh hunny, if you could even fathom the irony of your comments. Hmmm lets see... attributes of moi. 1. Diagnosed oppositionally defiant at the age of 6 2. Professional dominatrix by trade. 3 i do something with my breasts to make money and no it's not stripping. 4 my child is neither vaccinated nor circumcised. (No need for anyone's opinion on this thanks) 5. My friends are weirder than yours. 6 i played with electricity last night in ways that would send you running to mommy. 7. Im a psychology major that understands conformity down to the neurological level. 8. I have an adorable gap in my teeth and refuse to get braces. 9. I don't have a Facebook. 10. Im polyamorous 11. Im getting pregnant next year with a good friend, not a romantic partner. Thats just a few key points Conformist?! Lol.. And i love how you actually say lorde uses autotune for her album yet she is real. Get this princess, she isan act that is put on to convince people like you thatif you like her music you will be unique and a non conformist. Her movements and odd stylizations are an act. I sang in choir for 8 years and can out sing lorde in her own song any day. She is ruining her somewhat acceptable live voice by moving like that and not moving her mouth ( or more rather moving it like she just left the dentist.) Lorde is the epitomy of conformity. She hasa catchy song ( just like many other talented artists) but is using "alternative" to draw in drones like you. Lorde has some great songs with great vocals. That is after autotune gets ahold of them. Back in your place princess.

[@Oberon117]

Are people really so shallow these days? Why the hell should it matter what she looks like?

[@johnjonny7975]

She is Gorguese

[@gabrielgroth4228]

Their jealous because she has money, and the people who judge are lazy couch potatoes who sit down doing nothing but judging people.

[@Skillet98]

Gabriel Groth Truth.

[@BTaylor3444]

Says a lot about some people, or our "culture," doesn't it?

[@timmorin2304]

She is so intoxicating. Beautiful and talented woman.

[@kikiwannabananawatermelonmango]

She has a very striking look. She's not the attractive or unattractive. She's very striking. I like it.

[@anon-gz2fy]

well yes about the striking but shes attractive to

[@naufal85]

wow 7 years old comment

[@gcc123lover]

Notice the minimal amount of make-up (if there is any at all haha). It means she doesn't give a damn about what society thinks in regards to her looks. So much respect for her :)

[@nintendomusic2199]

An artist have to worried about their work not on their looks

[@alisaespinoza]

Or she just doesn't like it. I don't wear makeup because society thinks I'm ugly, I wear it because it's like an art, and you keep it on your face to show off😂

[@alvarez321]

And she's still hot

[@vysernius]

There's the snobby, stuck-up makeup users who use it to hide their ugly personality and theres the person who uses it to be accepted by the cruel society, and then there's natural beauty

[@bsktballman08]

But she's so ugly... that's why i'm not a fan ;)

[@heckyes]

Wow! So original! So refreshing to see someone not so typical cookie cutter pop star. Tres bien!

[@Heinskitz-Velvet]

She's fkn badass! I love her style and the strength she puts into it! Her facial expressions and her body language is strong! She got down behind this performance hands down :)

[@soniajones869]

I DONT THINK SHES HIGH JUST CAUGHT UP IN THE GROOVE OF THE SONG MUCH LIKE JOE CROCKER AND JANIS JOPLIN!!! SHE REMINDS ME OF JANIS GREAT HAIR AND AWESOME VOCALS!!!!

[@donrizoto]

JOE CROCKER? I NEVER HEARD OF JOE CROCKER, MAYBE THE PERSON YOU'RE REFERRING TO IS JOE COCKER?

[@jsheets721]

Um Janis Joplin wasnt just in the groove, she was high. She died of an overdose.

[@miracleshappen4483]

Nothing to do with Janis but I agree with you about being into the song!

[@MrNillo2000]

she really feels her song

[@djmatthewsofficial]

Wow, Great voice control and singing, sounds as good as the recording :)

[@mattyouell]

RANDY!!!! YAYAYAYA

[@rorus9530]

Some of the comments shock me. Not only do I think she is talented, but also stunningly beautiful.

[@charliejones5649]

Rory yea I know right

[@swanee9599]

Best artist of the 21st century

[@DarthMadV]

Nobody cares what you like or don't like about how lorde performs. WE'LL NEVER BE ROYAAAAAL. "WE"

[@HannaSQubti]

IT DON'T RUN IN OUR BLOOD!

[@sarahbolpato2502]

THAT KIND OF LUX JUST AIN'T FOR US!

[@alicetibbetts7059]

Sarah Bolpato WE WANT A DIFFERENT KIND OF BUZZ!

[@ericcasas3347]

Wow, the Emotion and Pain in her voice is screaming out to everyone to FEEL....

[@TeamTamsinLGFan]

She is my queen tbh.

[@rikkihurst6261]

Wow people are so fucking jealous .-. I mean this young girl actually had the balls to follow her dreams an all you guys are doing are fucking judging her. At least she made something of herself unlike most of the that people comment shit like she can't sing or she looks drunk. You don't how hard it is to be judged by the whole world, so give her a break.

[@mightbeLara]

What a great singing She’s so real She’s pretty

[@reno380]

She's outstanding in her field, and that's where she should be.....out standing in her field.

[@kellybrincks]

fantastic

[@MsTiffywiffy]

ok how much 16 year old girls would step out without makeup in this day and age, i'm so happy to see a young successful lady that is truly talented who has enough confidence to say fuck the world's image of pretty. that's why she making her money and these damn haters here making you richer babes. keep it up

[@nancyc.5535]

+1

[@devingeorge151]

Fucking raw and amazing. I feel the lyrics reflect our generation verse tradition. I feel she gets it and it vibes

[@masonclegg2040]

My Favorite So Far, Beautiful! Thank Jimmy Shelton for me, Blood Brother.

[@NiveauEvelyne]

hello world! this is an teenager without makeup. deal with it

[@taytertot6117]

Her voice is so interesting, it's not great, it's not even good, but it draws me in and it has a shit ton of charisma to it

[@whoslora0223]

Her voice is good what are you talking about 😜

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

I love natural looking woman, she's gorgeous.

[@leiasart4610]

in this one she's a kid lol, but I always believed her to be older too

[@cyrussoltani9420]

FBI open up

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

@@leiasart4610 Really? Oh well, shes still Gorgeous. Facts are facts.

[@mekhaelacher6206]

Beautiful Lorde! You rock girl from another kiwi gal here!!! Keep it up girl, we love you and regardless of what people say, you are gorgeous, and natural! Love that flare! Even Bowie loved you!

[@groupielover3046]

Please guys, sotp making this hate comments, she was 16 in this performance, wouldnt you be tired after touring for a whole year non stop, plus, she is now 20 years old and her voice has improven a lot you should check her rect performances on SNL and the BriTs .

[@sjbl547]

pure heroine is a masterpiece

[@arshussy]

kindly stfu❤️

[@illadelph407]

Anybody else here in 2024?!?!?

[@RebornAnime_]

Sup

[@jasonlangman6019]

Absolutely july 5 🇦🇺

[@pubeline1]

I’m lordes husband so yeah

[@warsane1]

Me lol

[@angelinaperry6752]

ME👋

[@SH3RIFF187]

One of the most under-estimated artists out there today. Pours her heart into her music and gives me goosebumps.

[@NKA23]

Isn´t it amazing that "she" is really a 49yo geologist from Colorado?

[@bennuballbags2]

Yep, its Randy!

[@andresguridi9321]

Lol. is she?

[@jontraz5993]

its a south park reference

[@TwoBaze]

love those episodes xD

[@a_mata_sv]

Lol!

[@Arindhaniii]

amazing voice .. really so pure and rare

[@fairygloss5668]

i think she’s beautiful definitely 1000x prettier than me and more and she has such an amazing voice

[@mikemiller7516]

This was an awesome little performance and yes she is a classically beautiful looking young woman

[@pot_traveljogja]

I think she so beautiful 💚

[@okrajoe]

Great performance.

[@Jeadeen]

Pathetic comments. I was surprised that she sounds similiar to the record single. Which means she can sing. I'm impressed.

[@jordanjordan5452]

Everyone is typing about her expression and hand movement but have you all had tried singing this songs with same sort of crazyness while singing it.. if u all really did well then you would be in the video and she would be commenting on you work .!! #respect 😊🙏🏻