Lorde was catapulted into stardom with her song «Royals» when she was only 17 years old. At that age, she became one of the most influential emerging artists of 2013. Her signature style, marked by a sense of melancholy and deep emotions, played a crucial role in her success. And she has continued to do the same ever since. Now, on September 20th, Lorde opened up in a letter on her Tumblr, expressing how challenging this year has been and delving into the physical and emotional pain she has recently endured, including “living with heartbreak again.”
Even though Lorde didn’t delve into specifics regarding the source of her heartbreak, we can assume it’s not something specific but rather the entire situation she’s currently experiencing. She started the letter by saying she finished ‘you’ a long letter, catching you up on she has been, “It ended neatly, tied with a little bow. I chose my words well, but I didn’t tell the truth. So I’m starting again, gonna type and not look back, and send what comes out.”
Adding that she’s been in London since May, things feel clearer there. However, she hasn’t seen many friends and has been alone with her thoughts, going swimming, working, and walking home. She said, “I go to bed thinking about what I’m making.” Of course, we’re not pleased that she feels this way, but we do appreciate that Lorde, as a public figure, openly expresses emotions that we all go through. It makes us feel less isolated, reassuring us that vulnerability is not something negative; instead, it helps us acknowledge our emotions.
Lorde’s Letter
I’m living with heartbreak again. It’s different but the same. I ache all the time, I forget why and then remember. I’m not trying to hide from the pain, I understand now that pain isn’t something to hide from, that there’s actually great beauty in moving with it. But sometimes I’m sick of being with myself. I eat chocolate to try and manipulate the endorphins, bring back the sweet happiness of Easter morning. I sit in the time machine and wait for it to move, but it hasn’t been invented yet.
My body is really inflamed, it’s trying to tell me something and I’m trying to support it but nothing seems to help and I get frustrated. My gut isn’t working properly, my skin is worse than ever, I’ve gotten sick half a dozen times. I realized earlier this year that listening to my body is hard for me, it’s something I never really learned how to do…”
Lorde also revelead and represented something we experience daily: social media. As she stated, “I go online and look at everyone… Everyone’s gotten really good at the same thing.” She also touched on the issue of social pressure and the emptiness of consumerism, saying, “Everyone looks very thin. Just thinking that makes me feel tired and far away. I’m not sure if it’s having an effect on anyone else. I keep spending money, wondering if what’s in the package will make me feel right, but I guess I buy the wrong things.”
The New Zealand artist provided further insights into her recent activities, including tour dates, as well as books, art, culture, and music she has been immersing herself in. As she concluded her letter, the singer offered reassurance to her fans, urging them not ‘worry’ about her.
While we eagerly await her next musical project, which she’s already preparing, we sincerely hope that she starts feeling much better soon.
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