Team
Lorde Lyrics

Wait 'til you're announced
Show patience and wait for others to introduce you before you make your entrance.

We've not yet lost all our graces
We still have some decency left within us despite our shortcomings and difficulties.

The hounds will stay in chains
The situation is under control, and we will not face any unnecessary problems.

Look upon Your Greatness and She'll
Acknowledge and recognize the greatness within yourself, and she will help you to do so.

Send the call out, send the call out
Send a message to all the people you know and love to gather together and support each other.

Call all the ladies out
Invite all the women to join us and show off their fancy dresses and jewelry.

They're in their finery
They've dressed up in their best clothes and look beautiful and elegant.

A hundred jewels on throats
They're wearing necklaces with extravagant gemstones that sparkle and shine.

A hundred jewels between teeth
Their teeth are adorned with expensive jewelry, adding to their glamorous look.

Now bring my boys in
It's time for the men to join us and show off their unique features, even if they have some flaws.

Their skin in craters like the moon
The men may not have perfect skin, but that doesn't matter since they're still handsome and valuable.

The moon we love like a brother
Although the moon is not related to us, we feel a close bond with it and cherish its beauty and presence.

While he glows through the room
As the moon continues to shine and illuminate the space, we bask in its light and feel a sense of comfort and warmth.

Dancin' around the lies we tell
We're all guilty of telling small lies to make ourselves feel better or avoid confrontation, and we're dancing around them instead of addressing them head-on.

Dancin' around big eyes as well, ah
We're also ignoring or avoiding significant problems or obstacles, pretending they don't exist, which is similar to avoiding someone's gaze.

Even the comatose
Even people who are in a coma or unconscious have a story to tell and things they want or need, but they can't communicate them.

They don't dance and tell
Those who can't speak or communicate cannot tell the world about their secrets or experiences, but they still have value and worth as human beings.

We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
We come from and live in cities that are not famous or featured in movies, but they have their unique charm and culture.

Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Our cities may not be the most beautiful, but we know how to manage and navigate them well.

Livin' in ruins of a palace within my dreams
Despite coming from humble backgrounds, we still have grand dreams and aspirations that we hold onto, even if they seem unlikely to come true.

And you know we're on each other's team
We're all supporting and looking out for each other, even in challenging situations, and we have each other's backs.

I'm kind of over gettin' told to throw my hands up in the air
I'm tired of being told to give up or surrender and want to take control of my own life and destiny.

So there
I don't want to hear any more arguments or complaints about the decisions I've made or the path I'm taking.

So all the cups got broke
Something went wrong or didn't go as planned, and now everything is in disarray.

Shards beneath our feet
The broken cups or situation leaves behind sharp fragments that can hurt or cause trouble for those walking on them.

But it wasn't my fault
I'm not to blame for the current situation or how things turned out.

And everyone's competing for a love they won't receive
We're all striving and working hard to achieve something, but it's unlikely we'll ever receive the full love, recognition, or reward we think we deserve.

Cause what this palace wants is release
What we really want is freedom, or the ability to let go of our burdens, fears, and negative emotions.

We're on each other's team
We have formed a mutually supportive and loving community, where we look out for and help each other.

And you know, and you know, and you know
You're aware and understand, just like the rest of us, what it's like to be a part of a supportive, caring community.