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Lorde - Sober

Sep 25, 2017
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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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Uneven Phrases

  • Lorde insisted on an unusual song structure with uneven phrases, which she felt the song needed.
  • Jack Antonoff, despite initial hesitation, made it work, showcasing their collaborative spirit.
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