With a blank social media slate, GRAMMY-Award winning pop powerhouse Lorde has returned with a thrilling glimpse of her next musical endeavors. On April 9, 2025, the New Zealand singer-songwriter posted a 15-second TikTok video of her walking through New York City’s Washington Square Park. The audio? A haunting original sound that instantly transports hungry fans back to Lorde’s earlier days.
The video gained traction immediately, racking up to 2.8 million likes and 23.4 million views. With 30.5k comments ranging from “WAKE UP LORDE IS SINGING ABOUT BEING 17 AGAIN” to “brat summer walked so lorde summer could run,” fans weren’t afraid to let their excitement run wild.
“The lorde has risen when we needed her most,” one TikToker wrote.
“LORDE SUMMER IS UPON US,” added the official Spotify account.
Four years have come and gone since “LORDE SUMMER” was a reality. Back in August of 2021, the 28-year-old, born Ella Yelich-O’Connor, released her third record, Solar Power. Complete with a deluxe edition, the 14-track LP showcased her musicality in a new light with vulnerable, intimate songwriting and acoustic instrumentals. But now, with riveting synths and moody vocals, this new teaser throws listeners back to Lorde’s pop-infused, dance-driven 2017 Melodrama days.
Since I was 17
I gave you everything
Now we wake from a dream
Well, baby, what was that?
– Lorde
Signature musings of her late teenage years, combined with a mysterious, suspenseful yearning for more, leave fans wondering whether a new era is finally here.
One thing’s for sure: we are ready for Lorde’s comeback. Whether it’s one song or seventeen, the Brit-Award winning, Golden Globe-nominated artist has the world on their toes. And although she has completely wiped her Instagram and official website, fans should keep their eyes open for new teases and new music. Who knows what Lorde has up her sleeve?
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