Lorde's Mysterious Lost Lyrics Mystery

'What Was That?': The Mysterious Lyrics That Haunted Lorde

— A True Crime-Style Deep Dive Into the Lost Verse That Shook a Superstar —

The Disappearance

In early 2022, fans of New Zealand’s enigmatic pop icon Lorde began whispering about something strange. A cryptic snippet of lyrics—'What was that?'—had surfaced in interviews, studio leaks, and even faintly echoed in live performances. Yet no official release contained the phrase. Where did it come from? And why did it vanish?

The Clues

The Instagram Tease – In a since-deleted Instagram story, Lorde posted a black-and-white video of her in the studio, humming a melody with the words 'What was that sound? What was that shape?' before abruptly cutting off. Fans speculated it was a scrapped Solar Power B-side or a preview of her next era.

The Leaked Voice Memo – A low-quality audio file, allegedly from a 2021 recording session, circulated on fan forums. In it, Lorde sings:

'What was that? A flicker in the dark / A name I can’t recall / A love that left no mark.'
The raw, haunting delivery suggested a deeply personal track—perhaps too personal for release.

The Mysterious Setlist – During a Solar Power Tour stop in Berlin, attendees swore Lorde sang an unreleased bridge in 'Liability' containing the line 'What was that? A ghost or just my past?' before never performing it again.

The Theories

The Lost Breakup Song – Some believe the lyrics reference a fractured relationship (possibly with an ex-partner or even her former public image) that Lorde chose to bury.

A Melodrama Outtake – Given its melancholic tone, could this have been a Melodrama-era reject, rediscovered during Solar Power sessions?

A Preview of L4 – The most tantalizing theory: these words are the first breadcrumbs of her upcoming fourth album, rumored to be a return to darker themes.

The Silence

Lorde has never acknowledged the lyrics publicly. When asked in a 2023 interview about 'unreleased gems,' she smirked and said, 'Some songs are just for me.'

The Verdict

Was 'What was that?' a discarded idea, a hidden Easter egg, or a clue to Lorde’s next chapter? Until she decides to solve the mystery, fans will keep digging—because in the world of Lorde, even the ghosts have lyrics.

Case Status: Unsolved.

(If you have any leads, submit them to the 'Lorde Lyric Conspiracy' subreddit.)

Would you like a deeper dive into any 'clue'? Or a fictionalized dramatic version? 😉

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