Magnets (feat. Disclosure)

Lorde's 'Magnets,' a collaboration with electronic duo Disclosure, delves into the theme of illicit romance and the intoxicating pull of an attraction that defies conventional boundaries. The song opens with a sense of recklessness and the thrill of engaging in something that is not entirely right, as suggested by the line 'Never really felt bad about it / As we drank deep from a lie.' The metaphor of 'melting magnets' captures the irresistible draw between two people, a force so strong that it feels as if it's bending the laws of nature.

The setting of the song, 'Smoke and sunset, off Mulholland,' paints a picture of a clandestine meeting in a glamorous, yet seedy Los Angeles backdrop. Lorde's lyrics hint at a love triangle, where she positions herself as the knowing outsider who can offer something that the 'pretty girl' cannot. This dynamic sets up a narrative of seduction and secret knowledge, as Lorde suggests a shared understanding and a private language between the lovers that transcends the superficial connections of the other woman.

The chorus of 'Magnets' is a call to abandon caution and surrender to the moment. The phrase 'Let's embrace the point of no return' is repeated, emphasizing the decision to cross a line from which there is no turning back. The song captures the essence of a passionate, yet potentially destructive relationship, where the excitement of the unknown and the forbidden is celebrated, even as it acknowledges the potential for everything to come crashing down.