Lorde Gets Honest About Body Image and Fame
Lorde is no stranger to introspection, but her latest interview with Document Journal dives deeper than ever. Ahead of her anticipated album Virgin, dropping June 27, the 28-year-old singer is pulling back the curtain on her personal battles with body image, fame, and the emotional toll of being a woman in the spotlight.
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“I had made my body very small, because I thought that that was what you did as a woman and a woman on display,” Lorde confessed.
“I thought, I’m small. This will communicate to people that I’m taking my position seriously.”
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These words, raw and unfiltered, resonate with countless women and artists navigating impossible beauty standards. Lorde’s honesty is not just refreshing—it’s revolutionary.
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“I Was Very Weak”: The Hidden Cost of Shrinking
The singer, best known for hits like Royals and Solar Power, admits the physical and emotional cost of conforming to the music industry’s expectations.
“I wasn’t very embodied,” she said. “I look back now, and I don’t have that same feeling of floating away.”
Lorde’s story touches on widespread issues many face in silence:
- Celebrity body image issues
- Female artists’ mental health
- Music industry body pressure
- Struggles with fame and self-worth
“Every bite of food I had was stolen. I was like, hang on, this has gotten weird.”
This internal narrative—feeling like nourishment had to be earned—paints a chilling picture of how deeply body image insecurities can take root.
Reclaiming Power Through Virgin
But Lorde isn’t staying in that space. Her new album Virgin, represents a major turning point—a celebration of embodiment, power, and healing.
“This album is a byproduct of that process of fully coming into my body and feeling the fullness of my power.”
Rather than rush new music out, Lorde made a conscious choice: not to release anything “until I’m in my body the way I know I’m supposed to be.”
This new era of Lorde is defined by self-acceptance and strength, not submission.
A Cultural Shift We Need
Lorde’s vulnerability is part of a growing movement of female artists pushing back against harmful norms. Her reflections are likely to inspire broader conversations around:
- Lorde on beauty standards
- Mental health in the music industry
- Celebrity self-image struggles
- Reclaiming control in public life
Her words echo a universal truth: the path to self-worth is not through shrinking but through showing up—whole, embodied, and unapologetically yourself.
What’s Next for Lorde?
With Virgin set to drop in June, fans can expect a sonic and emotional transformation. The artist’s deep personal growth promises to reflect in both lyrics and tone—a raw, empowered chapter of her evolving artistry.
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Stay tuned as Lorde reclaims her narrative and inspires others to do the same.
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