Team Lyrics – Lorde
Team Lyrics
[Intro: Lorde]
Wait till you're announced
We've not yet lost all our graces
The hounds will stay in chains
Look upon Your Greatness and she'll
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
Send the call out, send the call out
[Verse 1: Lorde]
Call all the ladies out
They're in their finery
A hundred jewels on throats
A hundred jewels between teeth
Now bring my boys in
Their skin in craters like the moon
The moon we love like a brother
While he glows through the room
[Pre-Chorus: Lorde]
Dancing around the lies we tell
Dancing around big eyes, as well
Even the comatose
They don't dance and tell
[Chorus: Lorde]
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Living in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know, we're on each other's team
[Post-Chorus: Lorde]
I'm kind of over getting told to throw my hands up in the air
So there
[Verse 2: Lorde]
So all the cups got broke
Shards beneath our feet
But it wasn't my fault
And everyone's competing
For a love they won't receive
'Cause what this palace wants is release
[Chorus: Lorde]
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Living in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know, we're on each other's team
[Post-Chorus: Lorde]
I'm kind of over getting told to throw my hands up in the air
So there
I'm kind of older than I was when I reveled without a care
So there
[Chorus: Lorde]
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Living in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know, we're on each other's team
[Outro: Lorde]
We're on each other's team
And you know, we're on each other's team
We're on each other's team
And you know, and you know, and you know
Team Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Team" by Lorde celebrates a sense of belonging and solidarity among a group of people who feel misunderstood or overlooked by mainstream society. Lorde paints a vivid picture of a community that thrives in unconventional settings, finding beauty and strength in their unity despite their surroundings being overlooked or dismissed. The lyrics convey themes of defiance, resilience, and camaraderie, emphasizing the idea that true fulfillment comes from connections with others rather than societal validation.
[Verse 1]
Lorde begins by calling forth a group of individuals, particularly women, who are adorned in luxury ("finery") despite their unconventional environment. The imagery of "a hundred jewels on throats" and "a hundred jewels between teeth" suggests opulence in an unexpected setting. She then invites her male counterparts, describing their skin as resembling craters like the moon. This imagery contrasts the beauty found within their group against the harshness of their surroundings.
[Pre-Chorus]
In the pre-chorus, Lorde acknowledges the prevalence of deception ("lies we tell") and superficiality ("big eyes"), yet suggests a tacit understanding among the group to dance around these falsehoods. Even those who are oblivious or indifferent ("the comatose") are part of this unspoken agreement not to betray the shared experiences of the community.
[Chorus]
The chorus highlights the resilience and self-sufficiency of the group, residing in cities overlooked by mainstream media but possessing the capability to thrive independently. Despite the lack of conventional beauty, they have the agency to "run things" and find fulfillment within their own dreams. The repetition of "we're on each other's team" emphasizes the solidarity and mutual support within the community.
[Post-Chorus]
Lorde asserts her independence and refusal to conform to societal expectations by declaring she's "kind of over gettin' told to throw my hands up in the air." This line symbolizes rebellion against pressure to conform or surrender. She asserts her maturity ("kind of older than I was") and independence from carefree attitudes, signaling growth and self-awareness.
[Verse 2]
Lorde describes a scene of chaos and brokenness ("all the cups got broke, shards beneath our feet"), distancing herself from blame ("it wasn't my fault"). She observes the competitive nature of relationships and the futile pursuit of unattainable love, contrasting it with the group's desire for liberation and authenticity.
[Outro]
The outro reinforces the sense of unity and solidarity within the group, emphasizing the mutual support and understanding among its members. The repetition of "We're on each other's team" reinforces the idea of shared goals and collective identity, concluding the song with a sense of belonging and strength derived from community bonds.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Lorde (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Joel Little
- Writter(s)
- Joel Little & Lorde
- Released On
- September 13, 2013
Lorde (Singles) Songs
- 1.Buzzcut Season
- 2.Green Light
- 3.Liability
- 4.Perfect Places
- 5.Ribs
- 6.Royals
- 7.Sober
- 8.Take Me to the River
- 9.Team
- 10.Tennis Court
- 11.The Louvre
- 12.Writer In the Dark
Lorde Albums
Te Ao Mārama (2021)
Māori
September 9, 2021
Solar Power (2021)
English
August 20, 2021
Lorde (Singles)
English
January 1, 2009
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Team" song?
"Team" song is sung by Lorde.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Team" song?
"Team" song lyrics written by Joel Little & Lorde.
Who is the music producer of "Team" song?
"Team" song music composed & produced by Joel Little.
When was "Team" song released?
"Team" song was released on September 13, 2013.