Liability By Lorde Analysis

In Liability, by Lorde develops the central conflict when you cause damage it's your fault by using "Says he made the big mistake of dancing in my storm. Say it's poison." But most of all maybe the breakup was her fault. She might've caused the problem because she's famous which probably caused her to not spend enough time with her boyfriend. Lorde uses a metaphor to describe how her relationship was like in the past. (FIX) In fact, in Verse 1 she says, "I do my best to meet her standards. Then say you're a little much for me. You're a liability" (Lorde). This word liability is important to notice because Lorde might've caused the breakup. As a result, this shows that Lorde is responsible for the breakup. When she was in that relationship, her boyfriend might've realized that Lorde was too much to handle and didn't spend as much time with him as he liked. (FIX) Also, in Verse 1, she sings "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" (Lorde). This sentence he don't wanna know me shows how he doesn't want to be in a relationship with Lorde.
(FIX) Another thing to realize, is when she states "Every perfect summer's. Eating me alive until you're gone. Better on my own" (Lorde). This word better shows how much freedom she has when she isn't in a relationship with anyone. This shows that Lorde realizes how it feels being single and how much more freedom she gets when she's not in a relationship. (FIX) In addition, she also states "I understand, I'm a liability. Get you wild, make you leave" (Lorde). The word leave, leaves a hint that she's is not right for the guy. Lorde realizes that, that guy she is with is not right for her. In conclusion, Lorde finally figures out that while being a celebrity singer, its hard to maintain a relationship with someone who wants to spend a lot of time with