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Ribs
Lorde
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- Album
- Pure Heroine
- Released
- 2013
- Genres
- Alternative
- Length
- 4:19
- Tempo
- 128 BPM
- Label
- Universal Music New Zealand Limited
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About this song
Lorde has said she especially likes the song. It was debuted live in New York at Le Poisson Rouge on August 6, and she later premiered the track on KCRW.
What it's about
The song is an ethereal lament about adolescence and the bittersweet experience of growing up.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “Ribs (Intro) by K.A.A.N.”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Ribs by MEEK”.
- Written by Lorde and Joel Little.
- Produced by Joel Little.
- Recorded at Golden Age (Auckland.