America’s Pastime Helped Inspire Lorde’s Worldwide Smash “Royals”
Seventeen-year-old New Zealand singer Ella Yelich-O'Connor better known as Lorde was one of 2013's breakout stars, thanks to her massive hit "Royals," which has earned her several Grammy nominations. She wrote "Royals" in response to all the pop songs that brag about luxury items like cars and jewels, but the song actually has its secret origins in a sport that isn't even play