Lorde’s Upcoming Album ‘Virgin’ to Feature Visceral Lyrics and Intimate Themes
Renowned musician Lorde is set to release her forthcoming studio album, ‘Virgin’, on June 27, with lead singles "What Was That" and "Man of the Year". According to a report from Rolling Stone, the album will feature 11 tracks that explore themes of intimacy, body awareness, and personal growth.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lorde described the lyrics on ‘Virgin’ as being "right on the edge of gross", leaning into the "grotesque nature" of garnering an intimate understanding of her body. The album’s track list, obtained by Rolling Stone, reveals a diverse range of song titles that reflect Lorde’s introspective and personal approach to songwriting.
The track list, which includes "Hammer", "What Was That", "Shapeshifter", "Man of the Year", and "Favourite Daughter", among others, suggests that ‘Virgin’ will be a deeply personal and emotional album. Lorde’s comments to Rolling Stone provide insight into her creative process, stating that she has been exploring the complexities of her own body and identity. "I’ve been in the same body [my] whole life," she said. "I understood it. I was like, ‘These arms climbed the jungle gym. And they held an award on a TV show.’ I understood the whole spectrum of it and began to enjoy the complexity and ruggedness."
Rolling Stone reports that Lorde’s introspective shift has led to a greater sense of self-awareness and acceptance. "My gender got way more expansive when I gave my body more room," she said. This newfound understanding is reflected in the album’s track list, which features songs that explore themes of identity, body awareness, and personal growth.
The two released singles from ‘Virgin’ so far, "What Was That" and "Man of the Year", appear on the first half of the track list, which also includes "Hammer", "Shapeshifter", and "Broken Glass". The second half of the album features songs titled "Favourite Daughter", "If She Could See Me Now", and "David", among others.
According to Rolling Stone, Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ is shaping up to be a highly anticipated and introspective album. The full track list for ‘Virgin’ is as follows:
- "Hammer"
- "What Was That"
- "Shapeshifter"
- "Man of the Year"
- "Favourite Daughter"
- "Current Affairs"
- "Clearblue"
- "GRWM"
- "Broken Glass"
- "If She Could See Me Now"
- "David"
As reported by Rolling Stone, ‘Virgin’ is set to be released on June 27, with fans eagerly awaiting the album’s arrival. With its themes of intimacy, body awareness, and personal growth, ‘Virgin’ promises to be a thought-provoking and emotionally charged listening experience.