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Royals

Name: Royals
Description: "Royals" is a song by Lorde. The catalog lists 2012-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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"Royals" is a song by Lorde. The catalog lists 2012-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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Catalog dateJan 1, 2012

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Lorde is an artist working across indie pop, alternative, pop, electropop, and rock, with songs including “Royals,” “Team,” “Ribs,” “Green Light,” and “Supercut.” Find more on Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and explore available sections such as Instagram posts, TikTok highlights, recent coverage, and playlists.

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Royals

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