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Essay / Team by Lorde - 585
Her music is catchy, infectious, meaningful, enigmatic, contemporary and popular. Who is she? Lord. The song I chose to analyze is “Team” by Lorde, composed by Joel Little and Lorde. I love this song because of Lorde's melancholic vocals, the catchy, dreamy beat, and the meaning behind it. This song stands out to me because it is a representation of Lorde's life and values; Lorde represents her home country, New Zealand. I admire Lorde's talent and writing abilities. For example, she writes captivating lyrics that have meaning. I also like “Royals” by Lorde. I chose "Team" because it is catchy, represents Lorde's roots, and the lyrics contain powerful examples of literary devices. Lorde is a powerful songwriter. In "Team", Lorde writes about the people of Auckland, her city and her fans who are part of her team. Listen carefully: Lorde tells her listeners to stay imperfect and to love being imperfect. This is for the reason that it is better to be happy and imperfect than to be unhappy and rich. Like “Royals,” Lorde expresses a feeling of disconnection from the world when she sings...