Lorde: 'I'm so lucky to have Taylor Swift in my life'

Lorde has spoken of her admiration for Taylor Swift.

The two singers are good friends and they have bonded in the face of fame over the last couple of years.

Speaking in a new interview with Billboard, Lorde said that Swift brings a rare 'intelligence' to the pop scene.

The 17-year-old said: "She brings an intelligence, an edge and a wit that we haven't seen in mainstream pop music in a very long time. We play each other new music we're working on. We cheer each other on. I'm so lucky to have her in my life."

Speaking meanwhile about her age in relation to fame, Lorde said:

"The getting-older anxiety is a constant that I've learned not to pay attention to because there's nothing you can do. I signed my deal when I was 13. I've grown up learning how to deal with people in business and market myself. You're very aware of your age and the power and worth that comes with that."

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