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Lorde - Sober

Sep 25, 2017
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Sober's Genesis

  • Lorde's song "Sober" captures the anxiety and thrill of a post-breakup summer.
  • She filled the quietness with constant social activity, leading to tense conversations and back-porch dancing.
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The Rat Nest

  • Lorde initially struggled to create in fancy LA studios.
  • She found her groove in a small, dirty production room they called the "rat nest."
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Strong Vision

  • Lorde had very specific ideas for the song's chords, sometimes physically guiding Jack Antonoff.
  • Antonoff's openness to her direction shaped the song's creation.
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