Lyric discussion by Letmein 

Cover art for Yellow Flicker Beat lyrics by Lorde

The first verse is about her external image as the figurehead of the revolution.

The second verse is her feeling of detachment from the revolutionaries who are making use of her.

The third verse on the other hand is her internal anger and how her former fans in the capitol are beginning to fear her.

The fourth verse is her growing trauma.

The fifth verse is about the overthrow of the former rulers.

My Interpretation