Ella Yelich-O'Connor dissects her Silver Scroll-nominated song 'Green Light'.
Interview courtesy of thespinoff.co.nz / Henry Oliver.
"It was the first song that we wrote for the record that touched on anything to do with heartbreak. I actually started writing it with Joel (Little), quite soon after my breakup. The tone of it was super different. It was very tongue in cheek, much sort of funnier... although it wasn't funny, 'cause I was crying the whole time, so it was just sad and weird."
Lorde with Jack Antonoff. Photo: Billboard
"Jack (Antonoff) was hitting these chords, and they were so angry. The song came into sharp focus for me. I really felt the intensity and severity of being on the cusp of a breakup like that, and wanting to stare at that person and tell them everything that has happened to you since they left your life".
Listen to the other Silver Scroll 2017 Finalists explain their songs
Anatomy of a Scroll: Chelsea Jade, 'Life Of The Party'
Chelsea Jade Metcalf and Leroy Clampitt dissect their Silver Scroll-nominated song 'Life Of the Party'. Video, Audio
Anatomy of a Scroll: Bic Runga on 'Close Your Eyes'
Bic Runga and Kody Nielson dissect their Silver Scroll-nominated song 'Close Your Eyes'. Video, Audio
Anatomy Of A Scroll: Nadia Reid, 'Richard'
Nadia Reid talks about the heartbreak that led to writing her Silver Scroll nominated song 'Richard'. Video, Audio
