10 Pop-Princesses Who Actually Had Something Worthwhile To Say

7. Lorde

When Lorde burst onto the music scene late last year, her first solo hit Royals took off in a way that no one could have imagined. Four months down the line, Lorde has received four Grammy nominations and is now the proud owner of Grammy awards for both Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year. But what has really caught the public's attention is the content of her first hit single. The song has received huge critical acclaim since its release, sparking controversy and excitement alike. Speaking in an interview with The Observer, Lorde stated that "What really got me is this ridiculous, un-relatable, unattainable opulence that runs throughout. Lana Del Rey is always singing about being in the Hamptons or driving her Bugatti Veyron or whatever, and at the time, me and my friends were at some house party worrying how to get home because we couldn't afford a cab. This is our reality!" Critics have hailed the song as refreshing thanks to its class-conscious vibe and many have praised Lorde's public persona as a non-stereotypical teenager. She may only be seventeen but speaking recently to New York Times, she has claimed that "Teenagers are more complex than people think," and that she wants young people to feel like she is representing them in a positive light, making Lorde a pop princess who is bringing a breath of fresh air to the music industry.