Liability by Ella
I went to Budapest for this six-day festival – a little adventure that turned out to be a lot of fun. What made it even better was getting to see some of my favourite artists, with Lorde (or Ella, as her fans know her) being the highlight.
It's interesting how some artists' music can feel so personal, even if you've enjoyed it for years. They become a part of your life's soundtrack, but you might not think of them right away if someone asks about your favorites.
During the festival, Lorde shared a bit about what inspires her songwriting. She mentioned that it's often those little moments that spark her creativity – a fleeting look or a meaningful conversation. She introduced a song that was born from a particularly intense experience, one that left her walking around the city, eventually finding herself in a cab, shedding tears on the way home. That song's lyrics really struck me because I could relate to the emotions she was describing.
[Verse 1]
Baby really hurt me, crying in the taxi
He don't wanna know me
Says he made the big mistake of dancing in my storm
Says it was poison
So I guess I'll go home
Into the arms of the girl that I love
The only love I haven't screwed up
She's so hard to please, but she's a forest fire
I do my best to meet her demands, play at romance
We slow dance in the living room
But all that a stranger would see
Is one girl swaying alone, stroking a cheek[Chorus]
They say, "You're a little much for me
You're a liability
You're a little much for me"
So they pull back, make other plans
I understand, I'm a liability
Get you wild, make you leave
I'm a little much for e-a-na-na-na, everyone[Verse 2]
The truth is
I am a toy that people enjoy
Till all of the tricks don't work anymore
And then they are bored of me
I know that it's exciting, running through the night
But every perfect summer's eating me alive until you're gone
Better on my own[Chorus]
They say, "You're a little much for me
You're a liability
You're a little much for me"
So they pull back, make other plans
I understand, I'm a liability
Get you wild, make you leave
I'm a little much for e-a-na-na-na, everyone[Outro]
They're gonna watch me disappear into the sun
You're all gonna watch me disappear into the sun
After performing the song, Lorde shared something she had come to realize over the course of seven years. She learned that she wasn't the problem, that being true to herself was the key to real happiness. It's a sentiment that really hit home – finding contentment is about embracing who we are and becoming the best version of ourselves. Only then can we attract the right people and find genuine happiness.
And so, her message was clear – focus on being authentic and striving to become your best self.