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Originally posted by Nicole
Totally different songs.
It's not about the money, we just wanna make the world dance.
Price Tag is about inclusion. Let's all come together as one and celebrate.
Royals is about defiance. We don't care what you think and frankly we're not that impressed by you. It's a little like WCS -- their dismissive spirit is why both songs tapped into the zeitgeist. They're about teenage rebellion.
Royals is actually the opposite of Price Tag now that I think about it.
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Royals' "But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom / Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room" is basically Price Tag's "And it wasn't low blows and video hoes / Am I the only one getting... tired?", so yes, they do work on the same subjects.
I can, however, see the difference you imply - Royals is more "no, thanks, we're cool enough as it is". And anyway its Tumblr teen angst doesn't feel fresh either.
It has that African vibe Beyst tries to capture except it's actually good and catchy.