min read · September 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Lorde Unveils Her Struggles: Identity, Health, and a Musical Revival

LORDY LURKS: Singer's Shocking Revelations About Identity, Ecstasy, and Body Image

In a candid conversation with Dazed magazine, pop sensation Lorde has shed light on her inner struggles, leaving fans both intrigued and concerned for her well-being.

The 28-year-old songstress, who has been making waves with her new music and daring artistry, recently found herself at the center of controversy when she appeared to come out as non-binary in a Rolling Stone interview. However, it seems that Lorde's comments were misinterpreted - or perhaps even intentionally misunderstood?

In an attempt to clear up any confusion, Lorde sat down with Dazed to discuss her identity and how it relates to her experiences with gender dysphoria. She confessed that she feels "really bad" about the initial interview and explained that Chappell Roan had asked if she was non-binary, which led to her infamous response.

"I just thought she was asking about my pronouns," Lorde revealed, explaining that she uses she/her pronouns but often struggles with feeling "totally out-of-body" and unable to wear traditional women's clothing on certain days. The singer also admitted that binding her chest had made her feel like she'd discovered a more authentic version of herself - at least for the time being.

"I think it takes time to metabolise and find itself," Lorde said, hinting that she's still navigating the complexities of her identity. "I'm excited to find out where that lands, if it ever does land."

But Lorde's conversation with Dazed wasn't limited to just her identity; she also opened up about her use of ecstasy, or MDMA, and how it has helped her manage stage fright in a controlled therapy setting. When asked if the drug was "her go-to," she bluntly stated, "Yeah." However, she did admit that she first used it too young.

In a surprising turn, Lorde also discussed her struggles with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS that causes intense emotional and physical symptoms. She revealed that taking the smallest dose of Prozac had made a significant difference in her life - so much so that she's able to pinpoint exact days when her mood dips due to her menstrual cycle.

"I take the tiniest dose, snapped in half, once a month," Lorde explained. "And it genuinely has changed the game."

The New Zealand-born singer has been making headlines with her new music and artistry this year. In April, she released her first new single in four years, titled What It Is, which appears to be inspired by her tumultuous teenage relationship. The song's release sparked a frenzy among fans, who are eagerly awaiting her fourth studio album, Virgin.

Lorde's announcement of the album title was accompanied by a daring X-ray artwork featuring what looks like an IUD in her pelvic area - leaving some fans questioning their family members' suitability for viewing the vinyl cover's more explicit version. Featuring see-through plastic pants and what appears to be her genitals, the artwork has been met with both shock and admiration.

When asked about her creative process, Lorde candidly shared that she'd been struggling with body image issues in early 2023 - so much so that she thought she might never make music again. However, after addressing her weight concerns, she's since found inspiration returning to her artistry.

At Glastonbury, Lorde revealed on stage that she feared she'd lost touch with her creativity. In an interview with Radio 1's Jack Saunders, she explained that she was "trying to weigh as little as possible" and fixated on food, exercise, and weight loss - a pattern of behavior she acknowledged was stifling her art.

"It was blocking all my artistry," Lorde said, admitting that once she stopped focusing on her physical appearance, her creativity began flowing again. "Once that went away, it all started to come back!"

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