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Lorde - Tennis Court

Don't you think that it's boring how people talk
Making smart with their words again, well I'm bored
Because I'm doing this for the thrill of it, killin' it

Never not chasing a million things I want
And I am only as young as the minute is full of it
Getting pumped up from the little bright things I bought
But I know they'll never own me

(Yeah)

Baby, be the class clown
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care
(yeah)

We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)

Pretty soon I'll be getting on my first plane
I'll see the veins of my city like they do in space
But my head's filling up fast with the wicked games, up in flames
How can I fuck with the fun again when I'm known
?
And my boys trip me up with their heads again, loving them
Everything's cool when we're all in line, for the throne
But I know it's not forever

(Yeah)

Baby, be the class clown
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care
(yeah)

We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)

It looked alright in the pictures
(yeah)

Getting caught soft with the triple is it
I fall apart, with all my heart
And you can watch from your window

[Laughs]

And you can watch from your window

Baby, be the class clown
I'll be the beauty queen in tears
It's a new art form showing people how little we care
(yeah)

We're so happy, even when we're smilin' out of fear
Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah (yeah)

And talk it up like yeah
(yeah)

And talk it up like yeah
(yeah)

Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah
(yeah)

And talk it up like yeah
(yeah)

And talk it up like yeah
(yeah)

Let's go down to the tennis court, and talk it up like yeah
(Yeah)

"Tennis Court" is a coming of age anthem, exploring the idea of a young person leaving home and coming into adulthood. Lorde reflects on the "smart" yet "boring" way people talk about the world and encourages the listener to focus on thrilling, positive pursuits and seek out adventures. She encourages them to be carefree and join her in her new art form — showing people "how little we care". The tennis court is a symbol of this newfound freedom and escapism, with the lyrics encouraging people to come together and talk up their dreams and passions. The song demonstrates the importance of being unashamed and living in the moment, even if it is only ever going to be temporary.

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