‘I don’t think this is me’: Lorde doesn’t identify with the person on her 2021 LP Solar Power

“I Don’t Think This Is Me”: Lorde Reflects on Her 2021 Album Solar Power

By Radio 854 Staff Writer
Published: June 5, 2025

Pop sensation Lorde is no stranger to reinvention. From the brooding darkness of Pure Heroine to the emotional whirlwind of Melodrama, the New Zealand-born artist has always laid her soul bare for her fans. But in a recent candid reflection, Lorde revealed that she no longer identifies with the version of herself captured in her 2021 album Solar Power.

In a rare public statement, Lorde admitted: “I don’t think this is me.” Referring to the sun-soaked, wellness-themed persona that dominated Solar Power, she described feeling a growing distance from the narrative and energy that defined the record. While the album marked a significant stylistic shift—ditching synth-heavy beats for acoustic guitars and serene soundscapes—its reception was mixed, with some praising its peaceful vibes and others questioning its depth.

Lorde now seems to share some of those latter sentiments. “That version of me was trying so hard to be okay,” she said. “But I’ve come to realize that healing isn’t always about escaping or smiling through it—it’s messier than that.”

Solar Power, which debuted in August 2021, was heavily inspired by Lorde’s time away from the spotlight and her immersion in nature. The album traded emotional intensity for a more relaxed, introspective tone—one that, in hindsight, she admits may have masked some unresolved feelings.

This recent revelation has sparked a wave of support from fans, many of whom find comfort in her honesty. Some even say it helps them reassess their own emotional growth: “It’s validating to hear someone like Lorde admit she outgrew a version of herself. We all go through that,” one fan wrote on social media.

While there’s no official word on when her next album will arrive, Lorde has hinted that her new work will be more raw and emotionally grounded—perhaps a return to the vulnerability and lyrical sharpness that defined her earlier music.

At Radio 854, we’ve always celebrated Lorde’s evolution. Whether it’s dancing in the dark with Melodrama or basking in the sun with Solar Power, her willingness to explore—and reject—her past selves is what makes her an enduring force in pop music.

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