Lorde: Obsessing about my weight stopped my creativity

Lorde, the well-known singer from New Zealand, has just released her fourth album, Virgin, which quickly reached number one in the UK. This success is especially meaningful because, just two years ago, Lorde was struggling deeply and even considered quitting music altogether. In early 2023, she felt disconnected from her creativity and was facing personal challenges. Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, revealed that she was dealing with an eating disorder that took over her life. She explained that she was constantly thinking about her weight, food, and exercise, which left little room for her music or creativity.

After going through a period of recovery, Lorde found her creativity returning. She began writing songs again and poured her feelings and experiences into her new album. Virgin is her most personal album so far, and she admits that writing it was both difficult and scary. Some songs were especially hard to write, but she made changes in her life to focus on her art. Lorde wanted to be honest and brave in her music, even if it meant talking about tough topics.

Lorde debuted her new album with a surprise performance at Glastonbury, a famous music festival. She hadn't performed alone on stage for years and felt nervous but excited. The album covers many personal topics, including her struggles with eating and body image, her relationship with her mother, the end of a long-term relationship, and her journey with gender identity. Lorde said that writing about these subjects in short pop songs was a challenge, but she wanted to be as honest as possible. She also talked about how exploring her gender identity has changed her life. She no longer wants to feel trapped by traditional ideas of femininity and enjoys having the freedom to choose how she dresses and presents herself. Lorde feels more open and confident now, and her idea of beauty has changed. She is looking forward to continuing her journey of self-discovery and sharing it with her fans.