Feisty and opinionated with an untamed mane of curls and her signature dark-stained lips, Lorde is the antithesis of a pop star. Yet she has achieved a level of fame and notoriety usually reserved for those with the whitest of white teeth and whose songs spout sugar-laden lyrics.
And herein lies her overwhelming appeal – she's real. Ella Yelich-O'Connor a.k.a. Lorde says it how it is and isn't afraid of being utterly and honestly herself. And the world follow her like well-trained pups on a leash. If authenticity is where the power lies, then Lorde is about to rule the world.
Here are eight of our favourites quotes and tweets of hers, full of sentiments that remind us that being yourself is actually really cool.
1. "When I meet a bunch of girls my age, I find that stressful as I'm just a high school student myself. I feel intimidated by them. But meeting people like Kanye West — people who are into what you do and understand about having a vision — I can relate to.”
2. “Bought a t-shirt with a glow-in-the-dark man on it who appears to be the wizard of pizza.”
3. "Oh. I would rather be the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z because if Beyoncé is your mum? No words."
4. "#1 on US itunes. Even if it lasts an hour I feel HAPPY. Downside is all these Miley fans telling me they're gonna stab my rotting corpse.”
5. “I find this curious - two photos from today, one edited so my skin is perfect and one real. remember flaws are ok.”
6. “The smarter the person, the more boring the instagram account.”
7. “Apart from the fact that I'm pretty sure this magazine gave me a new nose, I really like this photo.”
8. “I dunno how musicians can ever get over looking out onstage and just seeing oceans of people. So humbling always.”
Wise, funny, weird words from what appears to be one of the most emotionally-balanced and intelligent teenagers around. Never mind the fact that she's managed to be this way in a sea of superficiality and stardom. Yep, we love Lorde.2. “Bought a t-shirt with a glow-in-the-dark man on it who appears to be the wizard of pizza.”
3. "Oh. I would rather be the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z because if Beyoncé is your mum? No words."
4. "#1 on US itunes. Even if it lasts an hour I feel HAPPY. Downside is all these Miley fans telling me they're gonna stab my rotting corpse.”
5. “I find this curious - two photos from today, one edited so my skin is perfect and one real. remember flaws are ok.”
6. “The smarter the person, the more boring the instagram account.”
7. “Apart from the fact that I'm pretty sure this magazine gave me a new nose, I really like this photo.”
8. “I dunno how musicians can ever get over looking out onstage and just seeing oceans of people. So humbling always.”
Lorde Tour Dates
Sat Jul 5 - Perth Challenge StadiumTue Jul 8 - AEC Theatre (Adelaide)
Fri Jul 11 - Sydney Hordern Pavilion
Sat Jul 12 - Sydney Hordern Pavilion
Tue Jul 15 - Melbourne Festival Hall
Wed Jul 16 - Melbourne Festival Hall
Sat Jul 19 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Sun Jul 20 - Brisbane Riverstage
