Lorde – Virgin (2025) Album Lyrics
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"Virgin" is the fourth studio album by Lorde, dropped on June 27, 2025, under Universal Music New Zealand and Republic Records. The album features collaborations with producers like Jim-E Stack, Dan Nigro, and Dev Hynes, marking a shift from her...Read Full Overview »
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"Virgin" is the fourth studio album by Lorde, dropped on June 27, 2025, under Universal Music New Zealand and Republic Records. The album features collaborations with producers like Jim-E Stack, Dan Nigro, and Dev Hynes, marking a shift from her previous work with Jack Antonoff. To celebrate the release, Lorde hosted surprise pop-up events worldwide, including an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park that nearly got shut down by police. She also debuted the album at intimate listening parties, like one in a YMCA bathroom in Auckland, turning a lighting case into a makeshift stage. The lead singles—What Was That, Man of the Year, and Hammer—hinted at the album’s raw, unfiltered energy.
Lorde has called Virgin her most transparent work yet. In interviews, she described it as "clear like bathwater, windows, ice, spit," aiming for "full transparency" in lyrics and sound. She shared, "I was trying to make a document that reflected my femininity: raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted, spiritual, masc." The album explores themes of gender fluidity, body image, and self-discovery, with Lorde admitting, "Some days I’m a woman, some days I’m a man." Tracks like Clearblue tackle intimate moments, like taking a pregnancy test, while Broken Glass confronts her struggles with disordered eating. The artwork—an X-ray of her pelvis with an IUD—mirrors the album’s bold honesty.
Critics praised Virgin for its bravery and sonic experimentation. Rolling Stone called it "feral, wild, and physical," while NPR noted it captures Lorde "shedding the stoic self-possession of her early career." The album debuted strongly, with What Was That peaking at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 80 million Spotify streams. Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour, kicking off in September 2025, sold out quickly, proving her enduring appeal. Unlike her past albums, Virgin leans into gritty, percussive beats and unpolished lyrics, reflecting her journey through heartbreak, hormonal changes, and reclaiming her body. It’s a messy, triumphant rebirth—one that fans and critics alike are calling her most powerful work yet.
Lorde has called Virgin her most transparent work yet. In interviews, she described it as "clear like bathwater, windows, ice, spit," aiming for "full transparency" in lyrics and sound. She shared, "I was trying to make a document that reflected my femininity: raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted, spiritual, masc." The album explores themes of gender fluidity, body image, and self-discovery, with Lorde admitting, "Some days I’m a woman, some days I’m a man." Tracks like Clearblue tackle intimate moments, like taking a pregnancy test, while Broken Glass confronts her struggles with disordered eating. The artwork—an X-ray of her pelvis with an IUD—mirrors the album’s bold honesty.
Critics praised Virgin for its bravery and sonic experimentation. Rolling Stone called it "feral, wild, and physical," while NPR noted it captures Lorde "shedding the stoic self-possession of her early career." The album debuted strongly, with What Was That peaking at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 80 million Spotify streams. Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour, kicking off in September 2025, sold out quickly, proving her enduring appeal. Unlike her past albums, Virgin leans into gritty, percussive beats and unpolished lyrics, reflecting her journey through heartbreak, hormonal changes, and reclaiming her body. It’s a messy, triumphant rebirth—one that fans and critics alike are calling her most powerful work yet.
