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LORDE photographed by Théo de Gueltzl for Vogue, October 2021.

Lorde performs on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’.

Lorde photographed for NME Magazine.

Lorde photographed for Universal Music.

Lorde photographed for Universal Music.

Lordeand Jennifer Lawrence attend Rihanna’s Met Gala Afterparty at Up&Down, New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lorde and Ellie Goulding attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lorde attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lorde attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lorde attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lorde attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.

Lordeby Joachim Mueller Ruchholtz for Harper’s Bazaar Germany + Detail

As a young songwriter, I would put a lot of pressure on myself. I’d write a line and then aggressively backspace because I was like, “This isn’t a representation of you!” or “This is weird!” I would just censor myself so heavily. I felt like there wasn’t room for me to write a bad song or write something that didn’t necessarily fit with my vibe or whatever. I think if I were to go back I would be much easier on myself. Write all kinds of stuff, man. Don’t be afraid to cast your net wide creatively, ’cause I think that’s the only way you’re gonna learn about yourself as a writer.

Lorde arrives at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, California on April 23rd, 2015.

Lordeattends the 49th annual New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on November 20th, 2014.

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As a young teen, I went to a lot of David Lynch films, I read a lot of strange books, I loved to go to the museum all day. I was that kid. I liked to hang out with people older than me, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do—writing and singing was just a hobby.

We count our dollars on the train, to the party

Lordeby Clara Balzary for W Magazine

Making music is joyous and I want to do it forever.

My very talented bud Brittney (inourlungs) painted these for my birthday yesterday. Go show her some looooove!

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_{brand new sounds in my mind}

_{you’re a little much for me}

_{lorde, liability}

Disclosure feat. Lorde - ‘Magnets’ (2015) | Jean-Léon Gérôme -Pygmalion and Galatea (1890) | x