Lorde is finally ending her musical hiatus with a new single titled “What Was That.” The New Zealand-born singer-songwriter has not released a solo track in four years, making this announcement a thrilling surprise for fans. She kicked off the buzz by wiping her Instagram account and sharing a cryptic TikTok snippet filmed in New York City’s Washington Square Park. In the clip, Lorde strolls along singing, “Since I was seventeen, I gave you everything… Now we wake from a dream, well baby, what was that?” The emotional lyric and the song’s title have immediately sparked speculation about the song’s meaning – possibly reflecting on the whirlwind of her youth and career. While no exact release date was given, the dramatic teaser and Lorde’s social media blackout suggest that “What Was That” and a new era of music are imminent.
Early impressions of the snippet hint that Lorde may be returning to the moody, atmospheric pop of her earlier work. Listeners noted that the new song’s sound bears a resemblance to the vibe of Pure Heroine and Melodrama – a contrast to the sunny acoustics of her last album Solar Power. This prospect has hardcore fans especially excited.
