Lorde Enters a New Era With ‘Virgin’ Exploring Femininity, Masculinity and Everything in Between
Lorde’s upcoming album 'Virgin,' releasing June 27, 2025, explores themes of femininity, masculinity, identity, and self-discovery through raw lyrics, personal storytelling, and the introspective lead single 'What Was That.'
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Pop visionary Lorde is ready to reveal her rawest self yet. In April, the New Zealand singer-songwriter dropped “What Was That,” the lead single from her upcoming fourth album, Virgin, out June 27. As fans scrambled to decipher the meaning behind the haunting, introspective track, Lorde sent out a clear message: This new era is about shedding illusions—and maybe even shedding skin.
