Lorde Teases a New Release on TikTok with a Short Video

On Wednesday (April 9), the New Zealand-born singer-songwriter made an unexpected debut on TikTok, sharing a brief but emotionally charged clip of what appears to be an unreleased track. Notably, four years have gone by since her last Grammy-winning album.

The video seems to be shot in New York City’s Washington Square Park. In it, Lorde looks effortlessly chic in a white button-down and relaxed jeans. She is strolling through the historic plaza while a song snippet plays through her earbuds.

“Since I was 17, I gave you everything / Now we wake from a dream, well baby, what was that? / What was that?” Lorde hums.

Fans can hear her signature ache and introspection laced over a dreamy, mid-tempo dance beat adorned with glittering synths. The lyrics blended resignation and reflection and resonated with the audience, sparking hopes for a new era in Lorde’s music.

The TikTok marks Lorde’s first-ever post on the platform. This shows an interesting choice since the artist maintained a low-key digital presence. The clip has already racked up thousands of comments. The singer has reposted one of them on Instagram: a fan’s stunned “WAIT WHAT?????”

Adding fuel to the speculation, Lorde has wiped her Instagram feed clean and changed her profile photo to a close-up of her water bottle. Meanwhile, her official website has gone mysteriously blank, a digital breadcrumb trail that fans are eagerly dissecting.

The Long-awaited Comeback

Hints of a musical comeback have been surfacing for months. In July, Lorde shared a fleeting Instagram story — just two seconds long — showing her nodding along to a techno-inspired beat with the caption, “Will be back in touch.”
In August, producer Jim-E Stack, known for his work with artists like Caroline Polachek and Bon Iver, posted a photo of Lorde intently focused on her laptop. By doing so, further suggesting studio activity.

While no official title, release date, or additional details about her fourth album have been confirmed, the TikTok teaser has reignited a sense of anticipation that only Lorde can conjure — elusive yet emotionally precise, enigmatic yet deeply felt.

As one fan commented, “She’s back… and she’s doing it her way.”