In a May 2025 Rolling Stone interview with journalist Brittany Spanos, Lorde, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter, discussed her evolving gender identity, which deeply influences her forthcoming album Virgin, set for release on June 27.
The album’s opening track includes the lyric, “Some days I’m a woman / Some days I’m a man.” When artist Chappell Roan asked if she identifies as nonbinary, Lorde responded, “I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man,” embracing fluidity while resisting strict labels.
.@lorde tells Rolling Stone that Chappell Roan, who's now a close friend, once asked her if she was nonbinary now.
"I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man. I know that’s not a very satisfying answer…"
Interview: https://t.co/9wLFif0fQ7 pic.twitter.com/3mZCh8Yx14
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 15, 2025Lorde, who identifies as a cisgender woman and uses she/her pronouns, described feeling “in the middle gender-wise.” She reflected on her teenage years, when she felt at ease dressing and socialising with male friends, a connection that informs her current self-expression. This perspective shapes Virgin, blending personal authenticity with artistic innovation.
In 2023, a pivotal moment occurred when Lorde tried on men’s jeans at C’H’C’M’ and shared a photo with Virgin producer Jim-E Stack. He encouraged her to infuse that authentic self into the music, sparking the album’s creative direction. The project promises to reflect Lorde’s fluid identity and bold artistry.
Lorde shares her & Chappell Roan’s conversation about her gender identity:
“She was like, ‘So, are you nonbinary now?’ And I was like, ‘I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man.’ There’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up.” pic.twitter.com/2flFNV4UKr
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 15, 2025Virgin follows Lorde’s 2021 album Solar Power and will be accompanied by a global tour. Fans are buzzing, with posts like “Lorde’s Virgin is gonna be iconic!” The album positions Lorde as a voice in the growing dialogue on gender fluidity in music, alongside artists like Sam Smith.
Lorde’s openness fosters a deeper connection with fans, amplifying discussions about identity in pop culture. Her journey underscores music’s power to explore personal narratives
