Shapeshifter Lyrics

[Verse 1: Lorde]
Chewing gum, I know
Don't have the sour taste that's in my throat
But the voice in my head says, Do you have the stones?
When you get close enough
I'll let down my braids and you'll climb up
In my room we can do anything you want

[Pre-Chorus: Lorde]
Everyone that I've slept with
All the pairs of hands, I'm reckless
If I'm fine without it, why can't I stop?
Everything I want speeding up my pulse
I don't sleep, don't dream at all
Give 'em nothing personal
So I'm not affected

[Chorus: Lorde]
I've been the ice, I've been the flame
I've been the prize, the ball, the chain
I've been the dice, the magic eight
So I'm not affected
I've been the siren, been the saint
I've been the fruit that leaves a stain
I've been up on the pedestal
But tonight I just wanna fall

[Post-Chorus: Lorde]
Tonight I just wanna fall
Yeah, tonight I just wanna fall

[Verse 2: Lorde]
Mirror, mirror, on his shirt
I see a hot mess in an antique skirt
But the voice in my head says
Don't let him leave alone
I become her again
Visions of a teenage innocence
How'd I shift shape like that?

[Pre-Chorus: Lorde]
Everyone that I've slept with
All the metal that I've messaged
If I'm fine without it, why can't I stop?
Everything I want speeding up my pulse
I don't sleep, don't dream at all
Give 'em nothing personal
So I'm not affected

[Chorus: Lorde]
I've been the ice, I've been the flame
I've been the prize, the ball, the chain
I've been the dice, the magic eight
So I'm not affected
I've been the siren, been the saint (All shapes of)
I've been the fruit that leaves a stain (Shapeshifter)
I've been up on the pedestal
But tonight I just wanna fall

[Post-Chorus: Lorde]
Yeah, tonight I just wanna fall
Yeah, tonight I just wanna fall

[Bridge: Lorde]
I'll kick you out and pull you in
Swear that you were just a friend
And when it's all over again
Say I'm not affected
I'll kick you out and pull you in (Ah, shapeshifter)
Swear that you were just a friend (Shapeshifter)
And when it's all over again
Say I'm not affected

[Outro: Lorde]
Ah-ah
No, I'm not affected
But tonight, I just wanna fall
(I'm not affected)

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Shapeshifter Song Meaning

Lorde’s "Shapeshifter" from her album Virgin explores the duality of identity and emotional detachment in relationships. The lyrics paint a picture of someone constantly shifting roles—ice and flame, siren and saint—trying to stay unaffected while craving real connection. She reflects on past lovers and reckless choices, questioning why she can’t stop chasing fleeting desires even when she claims indifference. The chorus reveals her exhaustion from playing different personas, longing to just "fall" and let go. The bridge adds a layer of contradiction—pushing people away yet pulling them back, insisting she’s unharmed. With haunting imagery (chewing gum, antique skirts, magic eight balls), Lorde captures the messy, restless energy of someone who molds themselves to fit the moment but secretly yearns to drop the act. It’s a raw, hypnotic take on self-protection and vulnerability.

Shapeshifter Song FAQs

Which album does the song "Shapeshifter" by Lorde belong to?

It is part of Lorde's album 'Virgin'.

Who produced 'Shapeshifter' by Lorde?

It was produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack.

Who wrote 'Shapeshifter' by Lorde?

It was written by Lorde,Jim-E Stack and Andrew Aged.

When did Lorde release 'Shapeshifter'?

It was released on June 27, 2025.

Virgin (2025)

Lorde

Released on June 27, 2025

Song Credits

Writer
Andrew Aged, Jim-E Stack & Lorde
Producer
Jim-E Stack & Lorde
Artist
Lorde
Released on
June 27, 2025

Shapeshifter Lyrics by Lorde